Deadlines, meetings and endless piles of work can create stress that often leads to hitting a breaking point. Perhaps your responsibilities and duties cause residual stress that builds up over time. In a 2018 study, the UK-based Mental Health Foundation found that “74% of people have felt so stressed they have been overwhelmed or unable … Continue reading “Burnout: signs, impact, recovery and coping strategies”
The fast past nature of the modern workplace, with deadlines, competing priorities, stakeholder needs and constant communication means that workplace stressors are taking their toll on the physical wellbeing and mental health of employees. We may not be able to avoid some workplace stress, but we can manage how we bounce back from it. That’s … Continue reading “Workplace resilience: Why it’s important and 7 ways to build resilience at work”
The loss of a loved one is an experience that can trigger a range of feelings. Of these, grief is probably the most natural reaction. Each person is likely to experience grief in a unique way, as the nature of the loss varies: for example, some losses are sudden, while others are anticipated. However, certain … Continue reading “Grief in the workplace: 5 ways to support a grieving employee”
Two couches. Each on opposite sides. Two people. Each on opposite sides. One splayed on the long couch, the other sitting upright on the boxy couch. The room—bright (with daylight gushing in through the casement window), pleasant and filled with potted plants and small, soothing inanimate objects here and there. Countless movies, television shows and … Continue reading “Everything you need to know about anonymous online therapy”
“Buck up! Be confident! Stay uptight! Yes, you can do it! Don’t cry!” These are phrases we often hear while growing up, and all of them intend for us to be confident and comfortable with who we are. Unfortunately, in reality, they send a message of disapproval about who we are, and that there is … Continue reading “Is confidence a skill that can be learnt?”
Text-based therapy is a format of online therapy where a client can have a live chat with a therapist. There can often be hurdles to seeking out professional help, such as the unavailability of mental health professionals in your area, long waiting periods or difficulty in speaking to someone face-to-face. Online text therapy is one … Continue reading “Texting a therapist: How does it work and is it the right option for you?”
Mental health is a hot topic, and we all want to manage our wellbeing. Many employers are now aware of the importance of supporting their employees with mental health. Which mental health apps can you be sure actually make a difference? Both businesses and employees are looking for the best mental health apps to support … Continue reading “Best mental health apps for employees”
In the post-pandemic world, quiet quitting has emerged as a new buzzword to describe working professionals who just do what is required of them. It doesn’t mean quitting your job but just doing the bare minimum and not taking on extra work, especially to spend more time on your personal life. The quiet quitting trend … Continue reading “Is quiet quitting your job for mental health the right choice?”
Making people redundant through employee layoffs is an extremely difficult time. In most cases, they are unavoidable, a business decision, but the process can be made a little easier for all the parties involved. Often leaders and HR managers may try their best to avoid the layoff process because each person let go is talent … Continue reading “How to support your employees during layoffs”
📝 All articles on Wysa are reviewed by mental healthcare professionals before publication, who check that the content is thorough and accurate, and references the latest evidence-based research. Learn more. Your job and career are more than just something you do to get a paycheck. In most cases, it contributes to your professional and social identity. At your … Continue reading “Tips to protect your mental health after getting laid off”
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