Join us: Crisis to Conversation, 14th May
Mental Health Awareness Week 13 – 19 May It’s nearly here! Join us on 14th May, 17:00 – 19:00 to explore Crisis to Conversation supporting mental health in the workplace
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Big thanks for these thoughts from guest blogger and associate, Dr Linda Craig, author of Everyday Mental Health: Feelings. They’re everywhere. All the time. But how often do we
Read moreIt’s Burn’s Night – Don’t be a Chelsie
It’s Burn’s Night – Chelsie’s back! “O wad some Power the giftie gie us, to see oursels as ithers see us!” Robert Burns Translated as: If only Chelsie could see hersel’
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An important Christmas message from Headtorch – don’t be a Chelsie!
Read morePersonnel Today: Managing Mental Health
Great article in Personnel Today from Amy McDonald, Founder & CEO of Headtorch: Economic uncertainty can have a huge effect on employees’ mental health, whether they are an EU national
Read moreWork’s Mental 15th November 2018 – Speakers Announced
The mental health at work conference announces an amazing line up of speakers. Don’t miss this one, it’s going to be a cracker! Dr Alys Cole-King Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist 4
Read moreWork’s Mental Conference – Save the date
Energising Mental Health at Work SAVE THE DATE brought to you by Headtorch and Professor Frank Pollick, psychology department, the University of Glasgow Work’s Mental 2018, the conference you’ve all
Read moreThe Unexpected Life Coach
I thought to myself, ‘call Karen, she’ll know what I should do’. I have thought this phrase so many times over the past 17 years I’ve lost count. Karen is
Read moreDear Job,
Angie Strachan has written a letter…. “This poem,” Angie says, “is written as an alternative resignation letter, (although I would not recommend that it is used as a template!) It
Read moreConversation about mental health at work? Learn to SEW
When it comes to having a conversation, if you’re concerned about someone’s mental health and well-being, it’s about knowing how to SEW. Lots of people avoid having a conversation if
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Wellbeing Hour Podcast Miles Kean
“Getting help – the best investment I’ve ever made.” “Worried? 94% of what you worry about doesn’t happen … and here’s a strategy for the other 6%.” On Work: “Work at 75-80%, always leave something in the tank.” Describing mental health: “Refreshing!” Some of the highlights from the Wellbeing Hour with Miles Kean of Coutts […]
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Wellbeing Hour – Miles Kean
“I wish I’d talked earlier.” Miles Kean got to the point where he wasn’t sleeping and could no longer function properly before he was forced to address his mental health issues. This experience, and his healing journey, lead him to co-found a wellbeing initiative within the Natwest Banking Group. This has been rolled out to […]
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Wellbeing Hour – Naziyah Mahmood
“Acceptance & Innovation: Thriving not Surviving” Naziyah Mahmood – Earth Intelligence Sales Engineer, Spire Global Chair Person for the Scottish Government Equality & Wellbeing Manufacturing Working Group 16 June @ 12 Noon via Zoom & Free ” ‘It’s better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war.’ This old proverb […]
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Wellbeing Hour with Paul Sheerin
“Engineering a Healthy Working Life” Paul Sheerin is CEO of Scottish Engineering. He has previously held senior and international roles with companies such as Polaroid and B&W Diamond Power. Working at the top levels of international companies led to the inevitable pressures and long hours associated with these roles. Join us and hear Paul’s story, […]
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Why saying ‘Ski and Do’ makes the difference
The last time I’d skied abroad with my sister was just before the pandemic turned our world upside down – two whole years ago. This year, we were up for it big time and we weren’t disappointed. The snow was magic and the warm sun shone out of the radiant blue sky every single day. Let me […]
@HeadtorchAmy Looking forward to this, going to be a cracker :)