Work’s Mental Conference – Prioritising our mental health at work
Headtorch and the School of Psychology at the University of Glasgow bring you the kick-off Conference of 2017… Prioritising our Mental Health at Work “I thought it was excellent.
Read moreDisclosure, Individuals and Flexibility: Reflections on this week’s HeadReading.
This week I’ve been doing some reading. Rather than devouring a recent Mills & Boon (the gloriously trashy Married for the Sheik’s Duty) or pretending to read Das Kapital, I’ve
Read moreThe train is coming. The train can’t stop.
Do you live with someone with a severe and enduring mental health problem? Do you love that person? Me too. Maybe that person is your partner. The clever, beautiful, articulate
Read moreI’m going to give my head a clear out
Angie Strachan, performance poet extraordinaire, is back! Enjoy this HeadVlog. I’m going to give my head a clear out from Headtorch on Vimeo. You can get LinkedIn with Angie here
Read moreLots and lots and lots and lots
Bring down the balloons, put away that piñata. Divide up that cake, and take down the celebrations. 10th October, World Mental Health Day is over for another year Here at
Read moreThe Guessing Game in Glasgow for SMHAFF
“Have you asked anyone for help?” “Asked them all – psychiatrists, nurses, doctors. I’m in the land of mystery, working everything out myself – it’s a guessing game.”
Read more“Invest in Your Staff’s Mental Health” – Amy McDonald writes in The Herald
Great article here from Amy! The Herald – “Invest in Staff’s Mental Health”
Read moreSticks and stones will break my bones but…
Do you know the recommendations for how many times a week you should exercise? Could you tell me how often you should brush your teeth? What about what you should
Read moreAmy McDonald makes The Huffington Post
Breaking news – Amy McDonald, CEO and Founder of Headtorch writes for the Huffington Post! Amy talks about the importance of taking action on mental health at work – “doing
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Self-Awareness – Nick Payne
Nick Payne talks about: Self-Awareness, everyday tips to supporting people’s mental health at work At June’s First Thursday Wellbeing Hour Nick Payne, On Sales Trade Director at Budweiser Budvar UK Ltd, wowed us with his straight forward approach to self-awareness. Here’s just one example for you: Ask someone you work with – preferably not your best buddy – for feedback. We […]
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TACT: Chief Superintendent Catriona Paton
TACT: Tactical Advantage through Changing Thought – consciously thinking differently Chief Superintendent Catriona Paton wowed us with her presentation. We learned about the importance of being tactical – tackling situations with skill and sensitivity, that personal connection is power and that time is the greatest gift we can give anyone in the workplace… and much […]
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Wellbeing Paths & Destinations – Alison Smith
Many thanks to author, speaker, coach and Headtorch Associate, Alison Smith for a tremendous event on Thursday. Alison talked to us about wellbeing using her poem as stimulus. The metaphors encouraged us to consider our paths to well-being – as individuals and as organisations. As always Alison brought plenty of wisdom and laughter. For more insightful blogs […]
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Mike Chitty – A Business World That Cares
“Imagine a business world that cares …” Really interesting insights from Mike Chitty on what makes us care and why this is important for organisations. Fascinating and thought provoking talk – thank you Mike.
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Geoff McDonald: Work’s Mental & Wellbeing
“The energy of our people is our most important asset” … Geoff McDonald talks passionately about the importance of having the wellbeing of our employees as a top strategic priority. Incredible talk – inspiring, thought provoking, brilliant. Thanks Geoff – you’re a legend Dude!
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