Mental Health at Work

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Why saying "No" is crucial for your mental health

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Why saying "No" is crucial for your mental health

In today's fast-paced world, we often find ourselves juggling numerous responsibilities, from work and family obligations to maintaining social connections and pursuing personal interests. This constant pressure to meet various demands can weigh heavily on our mental health, leading to feelings of stress, anxiety, and burnout. Amidst this chaos, saying "no" emerges as a powerful self-care practice, enabling us to regain control over our lives and prioritise our well-being.

By exploring how saying "no" can positively impact our mental health, this can empower you to make conscious choices, safeguarding your emotional and psychological wellbeing.

This week, Stacy J. Bryant returns with her second guest article for Calmer, to delve into the critical importance of setting boundaries and asserting the right to say "no." Join us as we uncover the transformative potential of this small yet significant word.

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How to help a friend who is struggling with their mental health

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How to help a friend who is struggling with their mental health

Supporting a loved one through mental health challenges can feel overwhelming, however even small gestures can make a meaningful difference. If you're wondering how to help a friend with mental health concerns, the most important thing you can do is show up with patience, kindness and an open mind. You don’t need to have all the answers — listening and offering a safe space can go a long way.

Whether your friend is experiencing anxiety, depression or another challenge, learning how to help a friend with mental health problems can ensure you offer the right kind of support while also taking care of yourself.

Ahead of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, in which the national theme is “Community”, this week guest writer Beth Rush returns for her fourth article for Calmer, sharing an overview of different mental health conditions, effective communication strategies to help a friend in need, and practical ways to offer them support.

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Why organisations that prioritise mental health at work are winning

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Why organisations that prioritise mental health at work are winning

What does it mean to you to meaningfully invest in mental health at work?

There are so many ways to look at this, and organisations are increasingly recognising their responsibility to address mental health in the workplace.

For us, it means going beyond offering the occasional wellness webinar or posting about mental health awareness on social media. It involves embedding mental health awareness, education and support into an organisation's culture, team dynamics, and leadership structure - as one of our long-term valued clients Rickard Luckin puts it, embedding wellbeing “into the DNA of our firm”.

Last month, our team launched our brand new online course for senior leaders and managers: Managers introduction to mental health at work. We are so excited to add this product to our roster of services and support as many people as possible through this accessible training. All drawn from our years of live training experience, coming across the most pressing issues and questions raised in our sessions about managing mental health at work, we are beyond proud to create this set of bite-sized training modules.

To mark this product launch, we interviewed our founder and director, Tania Diggory, to dive into how mental health education has evolved over the years, debunk mental health myths, and explore why workplace mental health training is more pertinent now than ever before.

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Building inclusive workplaces: the power of DEIB and mental wellbeing

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Building inclusive workplaces: the power of DEIB and mental wellbeing

In today’s evolving workplace, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is more than a corporate buzzword - it’s a critical foundation for success. A truly inclusive workplace goes beyond diversity numbers; it cultivates a sense of belonging, where every employee feels seen, heard, and valued.

This week, we are excited to welcome back Pinky Ghadiali for her second article for Calmer, to explore why it is so important for workplaces to prioritise DEIB, how this links to improved mental wellbeing, and strategies for creating inclusive workplaces.

Lifting team performance: five agreements to elevate your team

Lifting team performance: five agreements to elevate your team

Every team aspires to operate at its best, but achieving high performance and productivity is often easier said than done.

Improving team performance fosters innovation, enhances collaboration, and strengthens communication, allowing diverse skill sets to come together for shared goals. What tools can you harness to achieve this?

This week, guest writer Dave Jones shares five agreements for boosting team performance, which can help to improve both individual wellbeing as well as build organisational resilience.