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Men’s Mental Health: Forbidden to cry?

Forbidden to Cry Displaying behaviour or traits that is considered inherently “masculine” can stop men from feeling comfortable with speaking out about their mental health problems, even with loved ones. This ultimately makes it difficult for men struggling with mental health issues to receive the care and support they need...

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Better Mental Health: Body Image & Bariatrics

What is body image? Body image is how you see yourself when you look in the mirror or when you picture yourself in your mind. It encompasses: What you believe about your own appearance How you feel about your body, including your height, shape, and weight How you physically experience...

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Stress Awareness: Recognising the signs and symptoms

Recognising the signs and symptoms The Mental Health Foundation estimates 74% of UK adults have felt so stressed at some point over the last year they have felt overwhelmed or unable to cope. Work related stress is a leading cause of sickness absence in the UK with millions of working...

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Bipolar: Coping with mania and surviving depressive episodes

What is bipolar? Bipolar is a mood disorder, a form of manic depression. An equal number of men and women develop bipolar and it is found in all races, ethnic groups and social classes. Often caused by genetics and resulting in periods of mania or depression. Therefore, a person’s mood...

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Employee Perks: Increasing motivation through flexible working

Employee Perks Flexible working hours are one of the most common initiatives employers implement to help alleviate employees’ stress. This week has seen some companies announce shorter working weeks and extended leave to increase efficiency, health and happiness. British people work some of the longest hours in Europe, reporting to...

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Employee Benefits: 4 Ways to boost morale & make your office more friendly

Employee Benefits Nowadays, one of the top considerations people have when job searching for a job or potential employers are employee benefits. The perks offered are seen as the frosting on the cake, that manages to attract top-notch recruits and also can be tailored to fit the needs of current...

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Harnessing authenticity online: Thriving at home and in the workplace

The impact of the digital era Although social media platforms can be praised for giving people the chance to spread their message and voice their opinions, it is also responsible for nurturing a generation where popular culture is obsessed with sameness and struggles to tolerate difference. This can threaten a...

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Workplace Wellbeing: 3 Ways to increase productivity & build thriving teams

Workplace Wellbeing With over 28 million people in work in England, it is estimated nearly 5 million people in this group struggles with mental ill health including depression, anxiety or issues relating to stress. The first point of contact for employees to obtain the support they need from their companies...

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Authenticity: Accelerating across digital

Authenticity It has never been so easy to be authentic in the digital space. We can choose to present a perfect picture with no complications across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media applications or document who we truly are and what we are really experiencing. Some have taken authenticity...

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Baby Elephants: How to really define true success?

Baby Elephants Elephants are the largest living and biggest brained land animals in the world. The gestation period of a baby elephant is almost 2 years. Yes, it takes around 645 days of growing and nurturing these babies before giving birth. Long gestation periods are common amongst highly intelligent animals,...

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