They Teach Employees’ How To Help Struggling Co-Workers Most people are not trained to comfortably or effectively talk to someone about their mental health, especially in the workplace. If you don’t know what you are doing, you could make matters worse. AMP, which is a global company and also one of Australia’s largest companies, helps…
Posted on July 26, 2019 by Mentally Interesting I haven’t really been posting here, for a number of reasons. One is that social media has taken over slightly – discussions are had more in real time than in the reflection of blogs and comments. Another is that, in terms of my own mental health, there’s…
When choosing dessert, berries are and excellent choice because they’re a brain-healthy food that has been shown to slow or prevent cognitive decline that leads to Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits of berries make them an important brain food to eat regularly. Does fresh vs frozen berries matter? There are greater…
Your browser does not support the audio element. Hi there. This is Abs, and I am going to sit with you for a bit while we get this anxiety under control. If it helps, you can close your eyes and hear my voice, or, if you’d prefer, you can read along on your screen. Before…
Protein is an essential nutrient required for brain cell function, building muscle and bone, hormone regulation, enzyme production, liver detoxification, growth and repair. It is a key structural component of all human cells, our muscles, hair, skin, nails, eyes, and internal organs, especially the heart and brain. Amino acids found in protein foods serve as…
Photo by Ella Olsson on Unsplash Plastic Free July has got me all inspired to look at ways to reduce plastic use. I have to confess, I’ve got a bit of work to do – like remembering to take my KeepCup with me for a start! I have made some changes – I’ve been on the re-usable bag…
Employees must also be equipped to deal with mental health issues. Mentally healthy employees have better job involvement, satisfaction, commitment, performance, and turnover. The best programs provide employees with mental health essentials such as personal resilience strategies that help employees cope with ever-increasing work-life challenges. Employees who are mentally tough have the willpower to resist…
Road biking through undulating vineyard topography, and during the more stationary moments, unwinding at the glorious Château St. Pierre de Serjac; as far as active press trips go, this was set up to be highly compelling! In the event, it was *so* compelling that I scribed a piece for Women’s Health on the affair (which should…
At the Workplace Mental Health Institute we are painfully aware of the impact of this modern daily life on people. Some thrive. Many do well. Most ‘cope’ (whatever that means), and seems like an ever increasing lot is experiencing stress. How about you? How about your loved ones? Your colleagues?Published by Workplace Mental Health Institute…
*Full disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with belVita Breakfast Biscuits, however the views and opinions expressed in this post are completely my own. It’s a fact. Mornings in my house are hectic. The alarm goes off and right away, there are kids to wake up, lunches to prep, coffee to perk and breakfast to…