About Workplace Mental Health
Behind the RCVS suicide prevention guide: what every workplace can take from it
Peter Kelly, who authored the new RCVS guide on suicide prevention with Sarah Ambrose, on the four patterns every leader should take from it.
Can Music Support Mental Health At Work?
Someone asked me recently whether music could play a role in workplace mental health. My first reaction was that it’s an interesting idea. My second was that it’s actually more interesting than I initially gave it credit for. We all know, instinctively, that music does something to us. It shifts our mood. It helps us […]
The Manosphere And Workplace Mental Health
This one might be uncomfortable. But I think it’s important. Over the past few years, a loosely connected network of online communities — often grouped under the term “the manosphere” — has grown significantly in reach and influence. These spaces include figures promoting self-improvement alongside others pushing more extreme views about gender, relationships, masculinity, and […]
When AI Replaces Connection: Mental Health, Boundaries, and the Workplace
A recent documentary examined something many of us sense but rarely articulate: artificial intelligence is increasingly replacing genuine human relationships. Not just in obvious ways — chatbots and virtual assistants — but in subtler, more pervasive ways that are reshaping how we connect, communicate, and relate to one another. The implications for mental health are […]
The Double Standard: Why We Celebrate Celebrities’ Mental Health Journeys but Dismiss Our Own
When a well-known figure speaks publicly about their mental health struggles, the response is often immediate and overwhelmingly positive. They are praised for their bravery, applauded for raising awareness, and held up as an example of what openness looks like. Articles are written, interviews are shared, and social media fills with supportive messages. Now consider […]
AI and Mental Health at Work: Opportunity, Risk, and the Human Element
Artificial intelligence is reshaping almost every aspect of how we work. Mental health is no exception. From AI-powered chatbots and symptom trackers to virtual therapy platforms and predictive analytics, the technology is creating new possibilities for how organisations support employee wellbeing. But with those possibilities come important questions — about ethics, about effectiveness, and about […]
The Goldfish Bowl: Why Your Workplace Environment Matters More Than You Think
Imagine a goldfish swimming in a bowl of dirty water. The fish is sluggish, struggling, and clearly unwell. Now ask yourself: do you treat the fish, or do you clean the water? This simple analogy carries a profound message about how we approach mental health in the workplace. Too often, organisations focus on treating the […]
Your Managers Are Your Mental Health Front Line: Why Training Them Is No Longer Optional
Manager mental health training has moved from a nice-to-have to a business-critical priority, and the latest data makes the case impossible to ignore. Mental Health UK’s Burnout Report 2026 paints a stark picture: nine in ten UK adults experienced high or extreme levels of stress in the past year, one in five workers took time […]
Supporting Employee Mental Health in Uncertain Times: What Employers Can Do
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 […]
Wellbeing Washing: How to Tell If Your Organisation Is Faking It
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 […]