Managing mental health issues can often feel very lonely as an individual. Mental health problems aren’t a physical illness with clear and obvious symptoms like a cold or flu, so it can be difficult for a person who is struggling internally to express their emotions and experiences to others. In the beginning, budding mental health concerns might just seem like a few tough days that a person tries to cope with independently. In time, a person dealing with mental health issues

It’s important for employees and employers alike to be made aware of the facts (and fiction) that surrounds ‘Blue Monday’.

To keep up with the digital age, there is no wonder that therapy resources have expanded to the online world. For some individuals, therapy is vital to managing negative thoughts and behaviours to improve a person’s understanding of themselves and their mental health. The limitless nature of the internet means there is an endless selection of online therapy resources. This raises the question; what are the best online therapy resources? We will be running through some of the

Health Assured explain why happiness at work matters.

Self-care is central to growth. You can only begin to feel a sense of calm and development when you give your mind and body what it needs to feel like your best self. That is why it is essential to practice self-care. It cannot be ignored, it can’t be treated as secondary, it is a cornerstone of wellbeing. What is self-care There is a common misconception regarding self-care that it is inherently related to beauty, skincare and pampering yourself. Whilst these might be elemen

Learn how to identify and manage stress in your work and personal life, with advice from Health Assured.

Finances are an area of difficulty for many people. And at Christmas, these concerns can become even more heightened.

No matter how fit and healthy we are, it is inevitable that at some point in our lives we will fall ill and need medical care. And when illness does strike it is to the NHS that most people will turn in seeking a diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Some days you may notice stress in your people, particularly during busy periods where all hands are on deck. Though sadly, there may be occasions where an individual appears ‘on the edge’. Perhaps they’re taking more sick days than usual, are disengaged and withdrawn and seem not quite themselves. Identifying the signs of distress in your employees is one thing, supporting the individual is another. We’ll guide you through how to spot the signs, provide support and how you c