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.

January 2022

Staying positive on social media

Staying positive on social media

The world of communication is moving quickly. This accelerated pace is both good and bad. We can shift information aroun...Read more

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Jan 28 2022

Intrusive Thoughts

Intrusive Thoughts

When dealing with conditions like intrusive thoughts, it can be difficult to provide the right help. From time to time,...Read more

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Jan 27 2022

The importance of self-love

The importance of self-love

Self-love is a term that’s batted around often, particularly in the ‘self-help’ world. It makes some people feel uncomfo...Read more

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Jan 26 2022

How to cope with uncertainty

How to cope with uncertainty

Uncertainty can sometimes feel like we’re fumbling around in a dark room with no lights. Like we’re on a journey, but we...Read more

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Jan 25 2022

A student guide to physical wellbeing in the new year

A student guide to physical wellbeing in the new year

We’re well into the swing of the new year now, and you’re probably starting to get settled back into your studies. Janua...Read more

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Jan 21 2022

Depression Assessment

Depression Assessment

Research shows that poor mental health among employee’s costs UK employers up to £45bn each year. These costs stem from ...Read more

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Jan 21 2022

Improving employee work-life balance

Improving employee work-life balance

Most of the time, we tend to prioritise our professional life over our personal one. It’s very common to see people grow...Read more

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Jan 13 2022

Supporting Employees in Single Parent Households

Supporting Employees in Single Parent Households

Finding the balance between work and family life can be difficult. But for employees living in single parent households,...Read more

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Jan 10 2022

Smoking Breaks at Work

Smoking Breaks at Work

Since the UK-wide national ban, it’s reported that people have significantly reduced or ended overall smoking habits. A...Read more

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Jan 7 2022

December 2021

Financial wellbeing in 2024

Financial wellbeing in 2024

Money and mental health, at first glance, you might not make the connection. But the two have more of an influence on ea...Read more

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Dec 29 2021

360-Degree Feedback

360-Degree Feedback

Performance management can include several techniques – but 360-degree feedback sits right at the centre-point of apprai...Read more

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Dec 21 2021

Fringe Benefits

Fringe Benefits

As an employer, you’re likely to have struggled to find ways to attract and retain the best talent in your workforce. Fi...Read more

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Dec 21 2021

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder

The nights are drawing in, and summer is miles away—for some of us, this shift can be tough. Seasonal Affective Disorder...Read more

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Dec 17 2021

Interpersonal Skills

Interpersonal Skills

When you hire employees, you must look beyond their résumé and academic achievements. Successful candidates are always ...Read more

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Dec 17 2021

Supporting people with eating disorders at Christmas

Supporting people with eating disorders at Christmas

It’s estimated that around 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder¹. If you, or someone you know, is strug...Read more

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Dec 17 2021

Sick Leave

Sick Leave

It’s inevitable that employees will take days off from work due to sickness. Whether it’s a small bug or a broken limb,...Read more

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Dec 16 2021

Performance Improvement Plan

Performance Improvement Plan

A performance improvement plan offers a proactive approach to employee performance concerns. The tool helps employees o...Read more

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Dec 16 2021

Sex Discrimination

Sex Discrimination

As an employer, you have a duty of care to protect your staff from all types of discrimination. This includes sex discri...Read more

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Dec 16 2021

Sick Pay

Sick Pay

It’s inevitable that at some point, your employees will need time off to recover from a short or long-term illness. You...Read more

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Dec 16 2021

Human Capital Theory

Human Capital Theory

All employers should aim to improve their workforce as well as their business. This is the main focus behind the Human C...Read more

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Dec 10 2021

What is Positive Discrimination?

What is Positive Discrimination?

Every employer must aim to create a workplace that promotes inclusion, equality, and diversity. But it doesn't mean the...Read more

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Dec 8 2021

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