Mental Health
What is the Role of a Mental Health Worker?
The key focus of a Mental Health Worker is to support the psychological and emotional well-being of those who are experiencing enduring mental health issues or illnesses. They work as part of a multidisciplinary team which can include doctors, social[...]
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Work and Mental Illness
The workplace isn’t always the first thing you think of when it comes to mental health support. But businesses should and are playing an increasing role in the intervention and prevention of mental health conditions and mental illness.
This is on[...]
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Why is Mental Health Advocacy important?
As an advocate, you give support to others to make sure their rights, needs and goals are heard and met. This could be individuals or groups of people who are at risk, vulnerable or have diminished capacity. And perhaps cannot communicate their needs[...]
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How to start a mental health awareness program?
Starting a mental health awareness program at work can help support people who are dealing with mental health issues. It can be isolating navigating poor mental health, especially if there isn’t any support in your workplace.
People who are struggling[...]
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How to Support Mental Health at Work
With 1 in 6 workers experiencing mental health issues at any one time, additional support within the workplace is essential. More companies are realising this need. And those who make positive changes in this area experience heightened staff morale,[...]
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How to support Mental Health at Work
Businesses are only as strong as the people they employ. Therefore, each workplace must do all it can to properly support its workforce. Mental wellbeing is an important aspect of this so, as an employer, you need to know how to support mental health[...]
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Careers in the Psychological Professions
Psychology is a diverse and rapidly growing field of study that can lead onto a host of careers that involve the mind. It’s also a profession that’s clearly in demand as psychologists were recently added to the UK shortage occupation list. Proving[...]
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What is the difference between a Counsellor and a Social Worker?
Counsellors and social workers aim to help people deal with the challenges they face in their lives.
Due to lack of awareness, many people confuse the roles and find it hard to define them. After all, they both provide human services. There can also[...]
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Thinking of a Career in Therapy? Here are your Options.
In 2020, we saw the approximate number of employed therapy professionals in the UK reach 211,300. The highest number seen so far.
Due to a greater awareness of mental health issues and the importance of good mental health, the number of people referred[...]
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How to Become a Mental Health Psychologist
Psychologists support individuals of all ages who are experiencing complex mental health issues such as severe depression, bipolar disorder or other personality disorders.
They can also help individuals with behavioural problems, learning difficulties,[...]
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