What is World Suicide Prevention Day? World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) was established in 2003 in conjunction with the World Health Organisation (WHO) aimed at reaching national organisations, governments and the general public, giving a singular message that suicide can be prevented. WSPD continues to grow year on year, with recent Read more…
What is Loneliness Awareness Week? Loneliness Awareness Week was launched in 2017 by the UK’s leading loneliness charity, Marmalade Trust which offers support for all ages and the only charity in the world specifically dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness. Why is it important? There is still a lot of Read more…
What is Mental Health Awareness Week? Since 2001 the Mental Health Foundation has run an awareness week every May to highlight a specific theme for mental health. The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 is ‘Loneliness’ which will run from Monday 9th May to Sunday 15th May 2022. Read more…
The festive season for lots of people can be a time of joy and a great opportunity to spend time with loved ones, but for some it can be a lonely and stressful period. Whether you live with a mental health problem or not, there is pressure to socialise with Read more…
Join Angela Mappin from SkillBase First Aid for this live 30 min webinar on Wednesday 3rd November at 14:00 for International Stress Awareness Week 2021! Limited spaces – book my FREE place today! > The world of work is ever-changing. There may be an emphasis on competition, pressure to achieve Read more…
Are you feeling apprehensive or worried about returning to work? We have all been looking forward to getting back to some kind of ‘normality’ after the last year and all it has brought to us individually. We can’t help but see all the excitement and buzz around pubs, retail and Read more…
Join the campaign for workplace culture change! The nation faces a mental health crisis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. More people than ever will need mental health and wellbeing support. Employers can help by driving a positive transformation in workplace mental health and performance through bringing together diversity Read more…
Join Tracey Dangerfield and Ceri Morris from SkillBase First Aid for this live 30 min webinar on Thursday 4th February at 14:30 for Time to Talk Day 2021! Book my FREE place > We discuss how to support colleagues and employees with their mental health and wellbeing through the Covid-19 Read more…
Friendships are an important part of life and are among the most valuable relationships we have. In a world that has recently flipped our normal lives upside down, not being able to meet in person with each other as much or at all has been so difficult for so many. Read more…
Recently we had the total pleasure of interviewing a real champion in the world of mental health advocacy, business and all round inspiring voice! Jake took a wonderfully brave step into the arena of helping others after speaking out about his own lived experience of mental illness. It’s quite one Read more…