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 2019

Difference between anxiety and depression

Difference between anxiety and depression

In this post, we explain the difference between anxiety and depression. It’s important to distinguish them as one in fo...Read more

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Apr 23 2019

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Stress vs Anxiety: what are the differences?

Stress and anxiety can seem like very similar issues. They’re certainly both negative and lead to tiredness, worry, dist...Read more

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Apr 15 2019

Stress counselling in the workplace

Stress counselling in the workplace

Work-related stress is proven to affect employee morale, productivity, engagement and more. All of which can potentially...Read more

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Apr 9 2019

What is mental health First Aid?

What is mental health First Aid?

When an employee suffers a physical injury at work, the first point of call is the office first aider, right? Well, the...Read more

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Apr 5 2019

What is Occupational Health?

What is Occupational Health?

OH officers help identify any issues with staff wellbeing–making work changes where necessary. As an employee, it's imp...Read more

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Apr 3 2019

March 2019

Managing occupational health issues at work

Managing occupational health issues at work

Occupational health issues in the working environment Occupational health & safety issues at work are responsible f...Read more

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Mar 26 2019

Signs and Examples of gaslighting

Signs and Examples of gaslighting

The term ‘gaslighting’ derives from the 1944 movie Gaslight. It’s behaviour by one person aimed at distorting another in...Read more

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Mar 22 2019

Duty of Care

Duty of Care

No matter the size of your company - all employers hold a duty of care towards their staff. A duty of care can include ...Read more

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Mar 19 2019

What is an ESA assessment?

What is an ESA assessment?

To find out more information about health assessments, contact Health Assured free on: 0800 030 5182. Employment and Su...Read more

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Mar 12 2019

Walk to Work Day

Walk to Work Day

Detailed in the Department for Transports 2017 Walking and Cycling report, just 11% of UK employees walk to work. Held ...Read more

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Mar 7 2019

Mental Health Stigma

Mental Health Stigma

Mental health stigma relates to negative attitudes and perceptions surrounding mental health at work and in life. Despit...Read more

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Mar 5 2019

February 2019

Depression at work

Depression at work

It's important for businesses to know how to support employees with depression. Employers should make sure anyone with ...Read more

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Feb 28 2019

What is the Capability for work questionnaire?

What is the Capability for work questionnaire?

As part of a work capability assessment, an employee must complete a work capability questionnaire This questionnaire a...Read more

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Feb 26 2019

Work Capability Assessment

Work Capability Assessment

Sometimes, an employee might not be medically fit enough to work. Maybe they're recovering from an injury or suffer from...Read more

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Feb 19 2019

Health and Disability Assessments Services

Health and Disability Assessments Services

As a business, you may have employees who work alongside a medical condition.  It’s crucial that they’re offered health...Read more

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Feb 12 2019

Signs of stress at work

Signs of stress at work

Stress is an important issue for everyone in their jobs or careers .  It’s linked to reduced productivity, mood swings,...Read more

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Feb 5 2019

January 2019

Occupational health assessment: An employer’s guide

Occupational health assessment: An employer’s guide

An Occupational Health Assessment is a confidential conversation between an individual and a health professional. These...Read more

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Jan 24 2019

December 2018

Coping with Blue Monday at Work

Coping with Blue Monday at Work

It’s well known that the third Monday every January is dubbed ‘Blue Monday’ - allegedly the most depressing day of the y...Read more

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Dec 20 2018

National Obesity Awareness Week

National Obesity Awareness Week

According to a recent study conducted by University College London, 48% of Britons will be obese by 2045 if current tren...Read more

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Dec 20 2018

Employee wellbeing over the Christmas Period

Employee wellbeing over the Christmas Period

Along with the ailments that are common around this time of year, such as colds, flu and sickness, many organisations su...Read more

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Dec 3 2018

Encouraging your employees to ‘switch off’ over Christmas

Encouraging your employees to ‘switch off’ over Christmas

For some organisations, this time of year may represent a winding down period, whereas for others the constant rush of a...Read more

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Dec 3 2018

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