Mental Health News & Advice

Mental health & wellbeing advice from Health Assured. See the latest news, awareness days and best tips for wellbeing at work & in life.

April 2018

On-site Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

On-site Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

In recognition of offering more preventative interventions that can support the emotional health of the workforce, on-si...Read more

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Apr 23 2018

Symptoms of Mental Health problems at work

Symptoms of Mental Health problems at work

Being aware and able to spot the symptoms of employees who could potentially be suffering from mental health in the work...Read more

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Apr 23 2018

What are an employer's obligations toward alcoholic employees?

What are an employer's obligations toward alcoholic employees?

Comment by Health Assured CEO and Wellbeing Expert David Price Alcoholism, alcohol abuse or a dependency on alcohol is ...Read more

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Apr 23 2018

March 2018

An Insight into Face-To-Face Counselling for Staff

An Insight into Face-To-Face Counselling for Staff

It can be extremely difficult for employees to balance workplace pressures with issues they face in their personal life,...Read more

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Mar 27 2018

February 2018

What is Whistleblowing at Work?

What is Whistleblowing at Work?

In a busy workplace it may be hard for managers or supervisors to keep a close eye on every individual and in some cases...Read more

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Feb 12 2018

How to spot mental wellbeing issues with your employees

How to spot mental wellbeing issues with your employees

Being aware and able to spot signs of mental health in the workplace in adults who could potentially be suffering from m...Read more

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Feb 2 2018

January 2018

Benefits of Employee Absence Management

Benefits of Employee Absence Management

Employee absences can hugely impact all businesses, but unfortunately, it’s an area that is often managed poorly. There...Read more

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Jan 17 2018

A Guide on Returning to Work After Sickness or Injury

A Guide on Returning to Work After Sickness or Injury

Regardless of your job role or the reason for your absence returning to work after sickness or injury can be difficult t...Read more

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Jan 2 2018

December 2017

Writing a will

Writing a will

With the new year around the corner, it is the perfect time to get your affairs in order. One such item is making a will...Read more

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Dec 22 2017

September 2017

Employee wellbeing - Effects of a sedentary lifestyle

Employee wellbeing - Effects of a sedentary lifestyle

Moving your body at least every half an hour could help to limit the harmful effects of desk jobs and other sedentary li...Read more

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Sep 20 2017

June 2017

Narcissists’ Greatest Fear

Narcissists’ Greatest Fear

Although narcissists act superior, entitled and boastful, underneath their larger-than-life facade lies their greatest f...Read more

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Jun 19 2017

Mental health: Public vs Private sector

Mental health: Public vs Private sector

Wellbeing support is worse in the public sector than in the private sector, according to a major survey by the mental he...Read more

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Jun 6 2017

Overcoming Sorrow

Overcoming Sorrow

Sorrow is the opposite of happiness, yet both are part of human existence. Like life and death and the changing of seas...Read more

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Jun 6 2017

April 2017

The 8 Voices of Laziness and How to Overcome Them

The 8 Voices of Laziness and How to Overcome Them

According to a study from Deloitte, 70 percent of respondents binge watch streaming content. This means watching an aver...Read more

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Apr 13 2017

Toxic Cocktails: Stonewalling and Gaslighting

Toxic Cocktails: Stonewalling and Gaslighting

Of all the pernicious relational patterns, two stand out: stonewalling and gaslighting. These unhealthy forms of manipu...Read more

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Apr 3 2017

March 2017

5 Ways to Free Yourself From Dark and Obsessive Thoughts

5 Ways to Free Yourself From Dark and Obsessive Thoughts

Stuck thoughts. Painful ruminations. Unrelenting obsessions. They are the curse of depression — among the most excruciat...Read more

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Mar 23 2017

Couples in Conflict, Try This Now

Couples in Conflict, Try This Now

As a therapist I have an aversion to short lists of quick tips, because individuals and their relationships are so compl...Read more

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Mar 23 2017

What Is an Avoidant Attachment Style and How Can I Change It?

What Is an Avoidant Attachment Style and How Can I Change It?

  There are three primary attachment styles (secure, anxious, and avoidant) and understanding your attachment style can ...Read more

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Mar 17 2017

February 2017

Family Mediation & Family Law

Family Mediation & Family Law

Family separation and divorce is one of the most stressful events in life, requiring significant changes to the family u...Read more

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Feb 27 2017

January 2017

British Heart Foundation: Heart Month

British Heart Foundation: Heart Month

Our hearts can’t survive without love or a healthy lifestyle! National Heart Month is every February. Understanding he...Read more

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Jan 30 2017

December 2016

24/7  Employee support from Health e-hub

24/7 Employee support from Health e-hub

Sometimes it can be difficult to balance the pressures of everyday responsibilities. When daily life feels overwhelming,...Read more

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Dec 22 2016

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