Eating disorders are becoming an increasingly prevalent condition, with a report for the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders reporting that 8%* of US adults reported to have one in their lifetime (although the true picture is likely much higher) and BEAT, the national eating disorder … Continue reading “How to support employees with an eating disorder”
Workplace wellness is big business these days, but it can be hard to know how to look after the physical and mental health of our employees. It’s essential to not just jump on the bandwagon of corporate wellness trends, but know which ones to prioritize how to support individuals in your organization with a variety … Continue reading “The corporate wellness trends you need to be aware of in 2024 – and how to use them effectively”
Workplace bullying is a big issue, and seems to be on the rise. Research in 2021 from the Workplace Bullying Institute found that 30% have direct experience of being bullied, rising to 43.2% for those doing remote work. Bullying in the workplace is intolerable, and employers need to do all they can to not just … Continue reading “Workplace bullying – top tips to address it as an employer, and what employees can do to look after themselves”
With the Great Resignation being an ongoing economic trend since 2021, it would be wise to pause for a moment and reflect on what could possibly cause such a mass exodus of the workforce at a global scale. While there are numerous reasons cited for this attrition with the pandemic being a root cause, prioritizing … Continue reading “How to measure wellbeing at work and why it’s important today”
Why is it important to invest in creating a happy working environment? We spend a large proportion, even the majority, of our waking lives at work. So workplace happiness is essential for overall life satisfaction. When we feel stressed, overloaded, close to burning out or anxious about work it spills over into all areas of … Continue reading “8 simple ways to cultivate a happy workplace to boost employee morale”
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”
Employers play an important role in supporting the mental health of our population. Given that we spend the majority of our waking hours at work, it’s no suprise that the work we do, the people we work with, and the conditions we work in can have an impact on our mental health and wellbeing. The … Continue reading “A guide to address suicide prevention in the workplace”
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”
Post-pandemic life has sparked serious, record-breaking anxiety and depression levels within our workforce and the broader nation. Employees are looking to employers to offer mental health support for themselves and their families to promote sustainable and healthy lifestyles inside and outside of work. 116 million adults in the US—more than the number affected by heart … Continue reading “How to Relieve Employee Chronic Pain (and the Associated Costs)”
Hosted by: Chaitali Sinha | Head of Clinical Development & Research at Wysa We’re excited to announce our new clinical research webinar series, Evidencing the Evolution of Mental Health. Our aim is to bring affordable, scalable mental health to all through digital therapeutics. Over the last year, we have completed clinical research studies with esteemed … Continue reading “The Cost of Chronic Pain, Depression and Anxiety in the Workplace”
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