Category: Mental Health

Mates in Mind showcase their work with BBC News feature

In its continuing bid to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and to highlight the need to create healthier and well workplaces, UK charity Mates in Mind featured on BBC News as a part of...

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Mates in Mind launches Northern Ireland education initiative

The charity Mates in Mind has today announced it will be delivering a series of educational sessions in a bid to start raising awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve...

SHEXPO 2018 TO HIGHLIGHT HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The safety and health profession is experiencing a monumental shift, with more organisations than ever before recognising the importance of sound mental health and wellbeing within their workforces....

EDUCATION

Pioneering 'happiness' programme wins water award

Lanes Group plc has won the Health and Wellbeing category in the Water Industry Achievement Awards for its pioneering work to support its people in the workplace. It has developed a wellbeing app...

TECHNOLOGY

Late payment causing mental health epidemic

The toll taken by late payment on the mental health of small business owners and staff is a national scandal, says the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). Construction supply chains...

LEGISLATION

BHSF Highlight The real reason employees call in sick

New research from health and wellbeing provider BHSF, has highlighted a hidden problem that is magnified by the stigma surrounding poor mental health. The study shows that 24% of employees...

How to beat stress and keep the mind healthy

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week (14th-18th May), the British Safety Council is offering employers’ tools and advice which they can use to help their employees manage stress and deal...

Mates in Mind extends reach into Northern Ireland

Mates in Mind has extended its reach into Northern Ireland through partnership with mental health charity, Inspire Knowledge and Leadership. The partnership means that construction companies and...