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More than 70% of people with alcohol or substance abuse issues continue to maintain their employment by remaining ‘functioning’. The obvious result for many companies is the cost, with repercussions that include loss in productivity, high turnover rates, theft in the workplace, increases in absenteeism, extensive use of sick leave, a decrease in the quality […]

It’s simply not enough for Business Leaders to offer the latest apps or throw out over-used terms like “mental wellbeing” as temporary Band-Aid solutions. Mental Health in the workplace can no longer be regarded as an individual’s responsibility to address alone through mental health days or employee benefits. The perspective needs to shift from an

Mental Health has come to the fore in the last few years and has drawn well-deserved attention. Slowly, society is starting to wake up to these issues and understanding that it cannot be ignored. Possibly, even more so now that the global pandemic has affected so many, with Depression, Anxiety and Substance Abuse and Misuse

Most of the time, I am very aware of the voice inside my head. Rolling out my thoughts 24hrs a day. Sometimes the ideas are unimportant whilst other times they cloud my mind and affect my actions and judgement. This voice inside my head also plays a massive role in how I feel about myself

One of the few positives of the global pandemic has been the reduction of the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Being deprived of human connection while simultaneously losing the comfort and structure of routine has caused distress to many people who have previously given little to no attention to their mental state. In spite of

In a world where we are regularly exposed to other people and their seemingly perfect lives, it can be hard to keep your head above water. Feelings of inadequacy, jealousy and confusion about who and what you are can crop up and steer you away from the goals you want to achieve. I believe that

When our favourite brands offer us credit, lay-by purchase offers and specials, it can be rather tempting to indulge in the latest products, but this is not always the best idea. Today, I will be chatting to you about money and how to move away from the pressures of making unnecessary buys that are beyond

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Compassion is the root of self-esteem. Having compassion for yourself allows you to love, respect and accept yourself truly. Why is it that you struggle with compassion so much? One of the reasons for this, in today’s society, is compassion fatigue. This is for all of you that provide care to others, be it in

The way we feel, think and act towards ourselves affects almost every aspect of our experience it infiltrates our dynamics. This is especially notable as when most of us look in the mirror we see someone that we don’t particularly like. We see our flaws, our guilt and shame around mistakes we have made and