Insights, articles and updates on workplace mental health
Economic uncertainty. Organisational restructuring. Global events that shake confidence and stability. In times like these, employee mental health comes under significant pressure — and the role of the employer matters more than ever. The question is not whether employers should support mental health during uncertain periods. That much is clear. The question is how to […]
You have probably heard of greenwashing — companies that market themselves as environmentally responsible without making meaningful changes. Wellbeing washing is the workplace equivalent, and it is becoming increasingly common. Wellbeing washing occurs when organisations promote initiatives or messaging about employee wellbeing without substantial or authentic actions behind them. It is the fruit bowl in […]
At Being Real, we have spent years working alongside organisations to build mentally healthy workplaces. From consultancy and training to helping businesses align with standards such as ISO 45003 and BS 30480, our work has always been rooted in one simple belief: when people are supported to be well at work, everyone benefits. Today, we […]
On 19th November 2025, BS 30480 was officially launched at Speaker’s House in the Palace of Westminster, marking a watershed moment for suicide prevention in the workplace across the UK. As the Chair of BS 30480’s drafting committee, our founder Peter Kelly was interviewed at the event about the significance of this groundbreaking standard and […]
If we are truly facing a mental health crisis — and the evidence suggests we are — then we have to ask ourselves a difficult question: why do we continue to focus almost exclusively on the individual, rather than looking at what might be going wrong with workplace mental health itself? The Individual-First Approach to […]
Yesterday marked an important milestone for mental health in the film and television industry, with the official launch of the Principles of Mentally Healthy Production by the Film and Television Charity. Supporting the Principles Across the Industry Being Real Workplace Mental Health Solutions was proud to contribute to the development of these principles, which set […]
Exploring why workplace mental health has become a critical priority and how organisations can take practical steps to support their teams.
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