Mental Health at Work

What to do when your job is hurting your mental health

What to do when your job is hurting your mental health

Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall wellbeing, yet it often takes a backseat in the hustle and bustle of work life.

This week, guest writer Buick Hamblin aims to provide guidance and support for those who find their jobs negatively impacting their mental health.

5 ways to practise wellness at work

5 ways to practise wellness at work

Looking after your wellbeing can be easy enough to do from home and in your free-time. But how does your wellness routine change when you’re working?

Whether you are working from home, in an office or are on-the-go, making time for wellness can be challenging. Our wellbeing seems to take a lower priority when it comes to our professional lives but there are quick and simple ways you can practice wellness at work.

From updating your meetings to making a cup of tea, prioritise your wellbeing and discover five easy ways to practise wellness at work below.

7 ways to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week

7 ways to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week

To mark this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide sharing 7 ways you can celebrate this significant time of year on the mental health calendar - both in and outside of work.

With mental health problems affecting 1 in 4 people in the UK alone, the conversation around mental health continues to grow. At Calmer, we also hope to shine a light on the preventative measures that can support you in managing your mental health and strengthening your mental resilience, especially at work.

If you are observing Mental Health Awareness Week in your place of work, or you would like to start prioritising your mental health from home, now is the time to do it.

With that in mind, keep reading and discover seven ways you can celebrate the week to improve feelings of connectedness, focus and wellbeing at work.

How sleep can benefit your work and mental wellbeing

How sleep can benefit your work and mental wellbeing

Many factors go into your overall wellbeing both in and outside of work, from your diet and level of physical activity to more intangible elements, like your personal relationships and feelings of fulfilment with your work and career. However, there is one element that overarches all of these factors, and that’s sleep. Without plenty of quality rest, everything from your physical health to your relationships to your productivity and creativity suffers.

Discover the importance of sleep, and how to improve it, in this guide created by Isaiah Atkins of The Sleep Advisor.

Creating a productive environment for Neurodiverse employees

Creating a productive environment for Neurodiverse employees

Many modern workspaces exist to facilitate productivity and wellbeing. The shift in focus from pure output to the overall wellbeing of employees is a positive one, allowing companies to support their workforce and reap the benefits of a sustainable model. In general, happier employees equal productive teams and this theory is supported time and time again in research. 

The key is understanding how to make employees with various differences satisfied with their work environment. In this day and age, business leaders are well aware that a diverse workforce brings new perspectives; the benefits of bringing on board neurodiverse employees are far-reaching, allowing different skillsets to be expressed in the office.

This week, guest writer Katie Brenneman explores why and how companies can do more to cater to a neurodiverse workforce.