Published on 8th August 2025, this article explores the realities of mental ill-health, breaking down common misconceptions and highlighting the importance of early recognition and support. It discusses the signs, causes, and impacts of mental health challenges in everyday life, while offering practical insights on how individuals, workplaces, and communities can foster understanding and compassion.

Wednesday 10th September is World Suicide Prevention Day. This article explores 5 steps to support and signpost someone experiencing thoughts of suicide. Start the conversation, save a life.

The ‘Wheel of Life’ exercise is designed to help you take a “helicopter view” of your life and establish whether your current balance of different life domains is one that supports your wellbeing, happiness and quality of life. It can be a great first step in helping you to evaluate where you are now, where you would like to be and some of the steps that might help you to close this gap.

In our last article, we explored the various ways that perfectionism might hinder our lives and the factors that fuel our desire to chase unrealistic standards. Now, let’s take a look at some of the ways that we can begin to challenge perfectionistic tendencies and move towards a more balanced approach to goals.

Is setting high standards and striving for self-improvement a bad thing? Not necessarily! However, if you find that you’re constantly striving for perfection and your self-worth is continuously dependent on your achievements, it may be time to start tackling perfectionism.

Some facts and information about psychosis and schizophrenia to help you support yourself and colleagues.

Masculinity is so often equated with words such as “strength”, “resilience” and being “in control”. Yet it’s exactly these restrictive societal norms that have led many men from speaking out about mental health challenges. June 2025 is Men’s Mental Health month and there is no better time to dispel the myths surrounding men’s mental health.

Coping with grief after the loss of a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences we ever go through. This article explores understanding and coping with grief, alongside available sources of support.

Sleep is crucial for our overall well-being, contributing to both our physical and emotional health. While it's common to encounter sleep issues at some point, persistent sleep problems can sometimes lead to feelings of sadness or anxiety. This toolkit focuses on evidence-based tools to improve sleep quality and aid wellness.

The Wellness Action Plan is inspired by Mary Ellen Copeland’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan® (WRAP®), an evidence-based system used globally to support individuals in managing their mental health. Wellness Action Plans are personalized, practical tools that anyone can use – whether or not they have a mental health condition – to identify what helps maintain their well-being at work, what might lead to mental health challenges, and how to manage mental health issues should they arise in the workplace.