Stress and anxiety comprised 49% of all the mental health referrals to RedArc over the past 5 years (2020-2024), making them the most common mental health conditions requiring its specialist mental health nurse support. RedArc suggests that the terms ‘stress’ and ‘anxiety’ are often used quite casually in everyday conversation, which can often lead to their […]

Ah, the classic British workplace where small talk about the weather is an art form, tea solves 99% of problems, and stress? Well, that just gets bottled up like a fine single malt. But let’s be real: no amount of biscuits in the break room can fix a silent mental health struggle. Mesi Balog and […]

Could your co-worker be struggling in silence? Psychologist Dr. Ravi Gill reveals how you can spot the signs a colleague is struggling with their mental health and discusses how you can help… With 1 in 4 people (25%) experiencing a mental health problem every year in England1, mental health experts are sharing the not-so-obvious signs […]

PA Life’s feature writer interviewed Steph Hind, the Co-Founder of Heka, an employee benefits platform designed to help all manner of organisations service their employees with flexible, tailored wellbeing offerings. We explored the topic of ‘Blue Monday’ with Hind, who shared her perspective and top tips for navigating this challenging day and the wider issues […]

Have you heard of ‘pleasanteeism’? The term is starting to catch on which is great for creating awareness of the issue. Interestingly, searches for ‘burnout’ are also up 106% this week alone, it’s clear people are feeling the end-of-year blues. PAs and EAs are known to putting other people before their own needs and that’s […]

As we approach World Mental Health Day 2024 on 10 October, the importance of addressing mental health in the business meetings and events industry has never been more critical… According to wellbeing not-for-profit EventWell, one in three event professionals struggle with their mental wellbeing every year, furthering the need for ongoing action. With this year’s World […]

Running a business is time consuming and often demanding, but with employee burnout becoming an increasing problem for business owners, how can they strike the right balance between mental health and profitable productivity? Money.co.uk business loans experts surveyed 2,000 UK employees to explore the different generations’ attitudes to work and burnout coping mechanisms. Trending on […]

Looking for a job can be stressful. Students, people who want to change careers, or those who are looking for better job prospects often stress out or even get depressed while searching for a job. But don’t despair as there are ways to beat job search depression. A study by Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index proves that […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has joined forces with Stress Matters to provide support and to  help its members make wellbeing a strategic priority. Aptly launched on Blue Monday (16 January), the new collaboration will see mental health first aid training, a wellness manager programme as well as a series of webinars and discounted courses […]

Mental health can affect individuals 365 days of the year, yet there is unfortunately a spike in cases around this time of year. As the fun and festivities of the holiday season are behind us people can struggle with mental health issues.   While there are a lot of factors that can affect mental health, your […]

Four in five (79%) UK employees are concerned about the increasing cost of living, with one in three (34%) just getting by financially Nearly a third (30%) of employees on lower incomes feel that their current level of debt is impacting their mental health One in three (34%) feel they are no longer prepared for […]

Is bullying on the rise because we are reaching boiling point? by Thom Dennis, CEO at Serenity in Leadership Statistics show that one in four of us has experienced bullying at work. Analysis conducted by law firm Fox & Partners revealed that bullying claims increased by 44% from 581 to 835 between March 2021 and […]

With 74% of the UK ‘overwhelmed or unable to cope at some point in the past year, taking care of your mental health has never been more important. Yoga has been scientifically proven to relieve stress, improve mental health and reduce anxiety*, and there are several feel-good stretches you can do at your desk. Office […]

Passive-aggressive behaviour could be described as the ‘perfect office crime’ because these toxic acts are partially hidden and it can be difficult to prove someone is being passive-aggressive, even though their behaviour can be insidious and destructive. It is important to address because not only does passive aggression affect the direct victims but also often […]

Thursday 18th August is a results day for A-level students and choosing the right career path will be on many students’ minds. Becky Hogan, Talent and Learning Director at Bupa Global & UK answers some of the most commonly asked questions on how to choose the right career path and offers her advice on what […]

While employees across the United States and Europe continue to report high levels of stress, a surprising percentage do not take full advantage of their workplace’s wellbeing initiatives, despite employers’ continued prioritisation of these programmes, a new survey has found. According to findings from Alight and Business Group on Health’s research series, 2022 Alight International […]

Swimming can be the best sport to relieve stress while walking could clear a mental block, according to experts. TV personality and GP Dr Zoe Williams has recommended movements you can undertake to help improve certain moods. She advises getting some fresh air by walking if you are having a mental block or feel unmotivated […]

According to Statista, the most common type of stress experienced by Brits is workplace stress  – with 79% of respondents saying they frequently feel this type of stress. But when it comes to the specific UK work industries, which is the most stressful occupation? A new study by Private Rehab Clinic Delamere reveals just this. […]