Mental health issues at work often go unseen. Unlike a broken leg or cut hand, stress, anxiety and depression are harder to spot. An employee might appear fine while quietly…

Mental health is personal, complex, and influenced by countless factors. But no matter who you are or what challenges you face, one thing remains true: you shouldn’t go it alone.…

April is Stress Awareness Month, an annual campaign spotlighting the causes, consequences and cures of stress since 1992. For employers, now is the perfect time to reassess your organisation’s approach…

As an employer, you expect your employees to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and stay productive. But when the pressure becomes too much, workers can suffer burnout – a sense…

When was the last time you thought about your liver? Last week? Yesterday? Like most of us, you probably don’t think about how well your liver is doing. But you…

It’s been an exceptionally hard day at work and you’re feeling the pressure. Suddenly, you’re dizzy and nauseous. There’s a tight feeling in your chest. Is it a heart attack?…

Acrophobia is a specific phobia characterised by an intense fear of heights. It is a common anxiety disorder that affects many of us. People with acrophobia often experience extreme anxiety,…

Every November, the International Stress Management Association (ISMA) launches Stress Awareness Week. For seven days, campaigners shine a spotlight on stress and how it’s harming our health. They also provide…

October 10th is World Mental Health Day 2024. Every year, the World Federation for Mental Health builds the day around a different theme. The theme for 2024 is: “It’s time…

We all know that too much stress harms our health, but can stress cause diarrhoea? Along with placing pressure on the heart, raising our blood pressure and interrupting our sleep,…