National mental health charity Support in Mind Scotland has launched a range of specialist training courses designed to help employers create mentally healthy workplaces. The charity, which has nearly 50 years experience of supporting people with their mental health, helps more than 1,300 people each week and has responded to the Covid-19 crisis by delivering […]
Well Being
Virtually working in the dog days of lockdown
Home working has its ups and downs and JULENA DRUMI says a four-legged friend is an ideal companion Three months spent working from home, and a lot has changed. No longer rushing up and down stairs, hosting visitors, drinks after work. Now I’m listening to Classic FM to create a soothing rhythm to the day […]
Delaying treatment for hearing loss can lead to other problems
People living with hearing loss have been advised not to hesitate in seeking professional help during the lockdown as delayed treatment may lead to equally serious associated issues. Audiology clinic and wax removal firm, House of Hearing, is warning that social isolation is causing some people to miss out on vital help. The entire hearing […]
Porter to help firms tackle mental health issues
Having recently shared her struggles with mental health and overcoming a range of challenges in a television documentary, Gail Porter has joined motivational speaker agency, Speaker Buzz. In ‘Being Gail Porter’, the Edinburgh-born presenter and personality shared the ups and downs of her career and life and in particular her experiences of mental health illness, which included […]
Don’t Be SAD: Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Workplace
With winter here, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can impact on many people. Roughly, 20% of us feel the effects of the winter blues. However around 3% of Britons are estimated to suffer from SAD, preventing them from functioning normally. What is seasonal affective disorder? SAD is a depression due to underexposure to light. It is […]