Almost 1 in 4 Britons report a positive improvement in mental health during lockdown
May 20, 2020
Launched during Mental Health Awareness Week, a recent survey looks at the nation’s mental health during the coronavirus lockdown. Read More
New wellbeing service launched
May 18, 2018
To mark the launch Barbour EHS and The Healthy Work Company hosted a session on Practical Approaches to Wellbeing, with a specific focus on Mental Health, for industry delegates. Read More
Ruby Wax inspirational quotes
May 17, 2018
Mental health campaigner and comedian Ruby Wax OBE will be speaking at Safety & Health Expo in June. Read More
Employers can fill the bereavement support void for many
May 17, 2018
Our much-overworked NHS does not have the resources available to offer mass support for the bereaved, but employers are in Read More
‘There is a direct negative impact on the bottom line if mental health is not addressed’: In conversation with Norman Lamb
May 16, 2018
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, SHP Online spoke to former Minister and Liberal Democrat MP Norman Lamb. Read More
The real reason employees call in sick: one fifth mask stress as a physical illness
May 16, 2018
UK employees have revealed the real reason they call in sick – despite claiming to have a physical health problem, they admit it’s actually stress (21%), anxiety (18%) and/or depression (20%). Read More
Dealing with stress in the workplace
May 16, 2018
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) provides some advice on dealing with Stress for Mental Health Awareness Week. Read More
Campaigners call for stress to be taken as seriously as physical issues
May 15, 2018
Employers should treat stress and mental health problems as seriously as physical safety, according to a new report to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. Read More
‘Company’s should provide staff with personal medical assessments’: In conversation with Karl Simons, Thames Water
May 15, 2018
Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May), SHP caught up with Karl Simons, Chief Health, Safety & Security Officer at Thames Water to find out how the company is working with its staff to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Read More
Industry urged to boost investment in workforce wellbeing to reap productivity rewards
May 14, 2018
A survey by EEF and Westfield Health shows wide-ranging benefits to performance from positive approach to mental health. Read More
