Mental health

Cathy Lawson, an experienced Mental Health First Aid Trainer, explores how businesses can provide their managers with the skills needed to develop positive relationships and initiate discussions about mental health.

Workers took 4.7 mental health and 5.1 physical health days off in 2023. We explore how can moving more can improve employee mental health.

Our example calendar demonstrates how you could engage your employees in key health awareness dates throughout the year supported by our range of wellbeing solutions from health cash plans to wellbeing webinars, mental health first aid training or health screenings.

Three key takeaways from Oxford University’s research on the effectiveness of workplace wellbeing programmes and what it means for businesses.

With work-related stress, depression or anxiety on the rise, we discuss signs of burnout and how to combat stress.

The way we build a connection is evolving, but are employees lonely in the workplace?

Managers with mental health first aid training are the first point of contact for employees. Find out more about the importance of the role.

The Circles of Influence model can help us refocus our thoughts on the things we can control, making future problems feel easier to manage.

With employees taking an average of 4.8 days off due to poor mental health in 2022, how can businesses provide valuable support?

We’ve put together a free webinar and some useful mental health factsheets to help you support your employees and their mental health.

A quick PDF guide for leadership teams and managers to support your workforce with their mental health and wellbeing when times get really tough.

These PDF downloads offer tips and advice to help managers and employees reduce the impact of stress in the workplace.

The cost-of-living crisis is now a critical issue for workers and businesses alike, and financial worries are impacting the nation’s mental health.

The cost of living crisis has brought with it lots of questions and concerns about the financial situation. Our latest blogs offer some answers and advice.

Our research reveals how men are less likely to take time off when they need to recharge and may be more likely to hide their mental health issues at work.

While we can’t control what’s happening in the economy, a few changes to your money mindset can give you a new perspective on our personal finances.

Our guide focuses on the importance of looking after your wellbeing during financial uncertainty. Read our blog for some of the key takeaways from the guide.

Leavism is when employees work during non-paid hours or annual leave. Learn more about how it can affect work-life balance and what employers can do to stop it.

Presenteeism has tripled over the last 10 years according to the CIPD. Yet the percentage of organisations taking steps to discourage presenteeism has halved since 2016. So whilst 86% of employers reported observing presenteeism in their organisation during the last 12 months, only a quarter have actively taken steps to address the problem.

Lack of sleep can leave you feeling tired and drained day-to-day, but it can also have health consequences in the long term.

It can be difficult to prioritise relaxation, but our tips can help you unwind, increase your energy levels and reduce stress in the workplace.

Mental Health First Aiders® give employees someone to turn to when they’re struggling with their mental health. Find out more about the importance of the role.

With people getting more comfortable speaking about mental health in the workplace, how can employers make sure workers get the help they need?

The past two years have revealed new perspectives and people are expecting permanent changes to how they work, but what’s the top priority for UK workers?

With financial stress and mental health so closely linked, employers must consider how they can support their people as the cost of living rises.

The pandemic has helped reduce the stigma around mental health in the workplace, but now a North-South wellbeing divide is beginning to emerge.

With employees taking an average of 3.36 mental health days of in 2021, how can business leaders support their people in the post-Covid workplace?

Our report explores employee perspectives on mental health throughout the pandemic and how employers can support their people in the post-Covid workplace.

For those struggling with the after-effects of Covid infection, fatigue can be debilitating. How can employers support their people when they return to work?

With more than half (51%) of all work-related ill health cases being caused by stress, how can employers support their people in high-pressure situations?

As 30% of workers say burnout is impacting their health, we share our tips for how managers can support their people through times of stress.

The pandemic has caused many people to rethink their priorities, and now 16m workers may vote with their feet. So how can employers convince them to stay?

As the UK learns to live with Covid-19, employees are reconsidering their working lives and leaders may find that their top talent is looking to change jobs.

While a bit of pressure helps us reach our goals, too much strain can lead to burnout. To mark #NationalLazyDay, we share some easy ways to rest and recover.

As restrictions ease, employees are worried about their health at work. So how can employers ease the transition for those who are nervous about the return?

Mental Health Awareness Week shines the spotlight on employee wellbeing once more. Post-pandemic recovery will require careful planning and robust support.

As England continues on its path to post-Covid economic recovery, we reflect on our research into the employee wellbeing experience during this difficult year.

We’ve put together a free webinar and some useful mental health factsheets to help you support your employees and their mental health.

A year into the pandemic, employees are facing daily challenges that were formerly unheard of. Try these top tips to reduce the impact of stress on your people.

After a year of uncertainty, employees will be looking to leadership teams for wellbeing support as they navigate the post-lockdown workplace.

As the workforce continues to face change and uncertainty, business leaders have a valuable opportunity to develop employee wellbeing and boost productivity.

As we launch our Coping after Covid report, we examine the business impact of Covid-19 and how wellbeing can drive productivity and improve workplace culture.

With homeworking and social distancing still in place across the country, who is responsible for mental health support, and how can they ensure it’s effective?

We explore the results of a 1,600-person independent survey into workplace health and wellbeing across England, to uncover the mental health impact of Covid-19.

An overview of the key findings from our latest research into the effects of Covid-19 on workplace mental health and wellbeing.

The global health crisis has started a conversation that’s been well overdue – it’s time to start seeing wellbeing as a critical investment, not an expense.

Introducing our latest report about the hidden cost of the Covid pandemic to UK businesses and their people

This year’s Blue Monday looks set to be particularly difficult, but with the right tools leadership and HR teams can refocus their wellbeing plans to keep their workforce at its best.

From digital detoxes to virtual games and at-home workouts, we’re counting down to the Christmas break with 12 festive days of wellbeing tips for you and your team.

Studies find that men are less likely than women to visit their GP or pharmacy. So what can be done to encourage men to tackle their health problems?

With many people now working from home, how can HR teams ensure their employees are engaging with mental health support?

With winter fast approaching and the UK re-entering lockdown, how can HR leaders reduce employee stress?

This year’s World Mental Health Day carries the theme Mental Health for all: Greater Investment – Greater Access.

Whilst many of us have had our normal work routines turned upside down over the past few months, there’s been a handful of workers who’ve carried on going in.

Even before the outbreak, there was a growing mental health crisis in the UK with one in four adults experiencing mental illness each year at a total cost to the economy of over £105 billion annually according to the Department of Health.

Whether you’re a key worker still at your workplace or trying to stay productive whilst working from the kitchen table, the boundaries between work and home are more blurred than ever at the moment, making it hard to switch off.

Whether you’re a key worker who’s under extra pressure at work or trying to juggle children and work at home, it’s an incredibly stressful time at the moment.

There is lots of support out there to help you through this difficult time. We’ve listed some information sources, but if you’re struggling with anxiety or depression, reach out to your GP for further support.

Controlling worry is just as important now that the risks are elevated. If you spend hours a day reading all the breaking news stories and worrying about getting ill, it’ll make isolation much more stressful.

With the stress of routine change, juggling responsibilities and worrying about our health and the health of those around us, many of us will find ourselves worrying more than usual at the moment.

Worrying is when we keep going over something in our mind feeling uneasy or concerned about it and not really coming to any solution.

We’ve all heard the guidelines about getting 8 hours of sleep a night, but a significant percentage of UK adults don’t manage that.

When we think about rest and recovery, we nearly always think about sleep, but managing your energy levels throughout the day is also important for being productive and feeling our best.

At times of change and stress, it’s easy to let your wellbeing take a backseat. But the first step in being able to cope with change-related stress is by listening to and meeting your own needs.

Faced with this new normal, it’s a good time to think about productivity techniques that can help you boost your concentration and get things ticked off your to-do list.

Whether it’s a new job or a new way of working, something difficult or something positive, change can be tough and may take its toll on our mental health.

Between new routines and health worries, it’s a stressful time. Staying on top of stress is crucial for our physical and mental wellbeing.

With International Woman’s Day focusing on how we can forge a gender-balanced world and celebrate women’s achievements, we want to highlight the importance of supporting women’s sport

It’s easy to label ‘Blue Monday’ as the most ‘depressing’ day of the year, but we must all understand depression is a very serious issue and a term that shouldn’t be used lightly.

Mark Pinches, our Head of Coaching outlines 5 simple mindfulness exercises you can carry out at work to help reduce stress and increase productivity and focus

A mental health day is when employees take sick leave to manage their mental wellbeing. Here we outline 5 ways to support employee self care in the workplace.

How to develop a mental health return to work plan to support employees with mental illness, and raise awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Mark Pinches, our Head of Coaching, identifies 10 steps towards building resilience to cope with work related stress and avoid burnout.

Find out how to manage mental health in the workplace and how to help your employees feel more comfortable about disclosing mental health issues at work.

Mental health at work – it’s a subject we talk openly and honestly about at Westfield Health. Our recent survey of working UK adults found that 86% believe that companies are not doing enough to support them with work-related mental health issues.

It can be challenging to get everything done before you go on holiday, but it’s important to learn how to switch off while you are away.

James Wilson, AKA the Sleep Geek, shares his thoughts on the link between a good night’s sleep and mental health.

As part of National Walking Month, Westfield Health launched their ‘Walking Lunch’ campaign, encouraging people to use their lunch breaks to walk for 20 minutes. Fiona Lowe, Head of HR & Strategy at Westfield Health tells us just why it’s so important.

Research conducted by Westfield Health is shedding some light on our mental resilience in the workplace, and the findings indicate that the problems surrounding mental health at work are actually much bigger than people might first think.

Mental health isn’t a new subject but, while it’s more openly discussed in general, there’s still a long way to go in terms of breaking the taboo.

To mark Time to Talk Day, our CEO, Dave Capper, shares a personal story of how he was having a difficult time in his life.

We’ve all been stressed at different points in our lives, and over 55% of people find work more stressful than relationship, health and financial problems. Stephanie Davies, CEO of Laughology, shares her tips for creating a stress free life and workplace.

Many people regard physical health and mental health as two separate entities, but how connected are they?

With one worker in six experiencing depression, anxiety or problems relating to mental health, our Head of HR and Development Fiona Lowe discusses the impact of mental health in the workplace and offers her tips on how to support your staff.

Mental health has long been a taboo subject, seen as a stigma by those that suffer, and a ‘sensitive issue’ for employers. Paul Shires discusses how employers can help their employees to recognise their symptoms and seek appropriate help.

Some of the most successful companies in the world ensure happiness is part of their culture and identity. But what is happiness at work? Stephanie Davies, founder and CEO of Laughology, discusses how businesses benefit from having a happy workforce.

It’s estimated that one in four of us will be affected by a mental health disorder at some point in our lives. For Emma*, the loss of a close family friend was the trigger for the onset of stress and anxiety.

The media has been full recently of how treatment for mental health is the poor relation of physical disorders. So the announcement this week of the NHS’s first targets for mental health waiting times should be welcome news.