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A wellness-first culture puts employee mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing at the centre of how work gets done. It’s not about adding yoga sessions once a month — it’s about designing systems, leadership styles, and expectations that support people every day. When wellness is prioritised, employees feel safe, valued, and motivated. The result? Better retention, stronger collaboration, and sustainable performance.

Employee mental wellbeing has become a core organisational responsibility. With rising levels of stress, burnout, and disengagement across the workforce, employers are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that their approach to wellbeing is intentional, effective, and genuinely supportive.

One in five adults in England lives with a common mental health problem. The economic cost of poor mental health is estimated at £110 billion per year, covering sickness absence, presenteeism, staff turnover, and unemployment among those experiencing mental ill health.

While most people are aware that regular exercise is essential for physical health, fewer realise just how vital it is for maintaining and improving mental well-being.

Children's Mental Health Week is a mental health awareness week that empowers, equips and gives a voice to all children and young people in the UK. ‍

January can be a challenging time of year, but don’t let the January blues get you down – there are plenty of things you can do to make positive changes in your habits this month and beat "Blue Monday."

Researchers in the mental health field work to demystify anxiety and shed light on effective treatments to manage and ultimately retrain the anxious brain.

There are different types of anxiety disorders, and although they do vary, some symptoms are similar: usually feelings of overwhelming anxiety disproportionate to the situation we find ourselves in that interferes with day to day life.

PTSD and Complex PTSD affects the lives of not just the people suffering with the mental health condition, but also their wider families. That’s why the work of community support services are so important.

Experts in mental health research are exploring new ways to prevent and treat the signs and symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

How we can use our strengths to encourage feelings of happiness this International Week Of Happiness At Work.

This Wellness Month, we're diving into decluttering and how it can positively impact your overall wellbeing.

Eating the right 'brain foods' will ensure that the brain has the nutrients it needs to function at its best.

Celebrating 10 Years of MQ Mental Health, the leading mental health research charity, take 10 minutes of your day this Wellness Month for some mindfulness time.

Mental health research looks to effectively treat eating disorders as they can have a devastating impact and are often kept hidden because, as with other mental health conditions, there is often a lot of accompanying shame.

Eating disorders have been rising among children and young people for a number of years but "increased substantially" according to researchers.

Your Mental Health explores the leading research in suicide prevention this Samaritans awareness month.

While to many people self-destructive behaviours like gambling make little sense, for those affected they feel like important coping mechanisms.

Feeling valued within a community can be a predictor of depression.

Mental health research aims to improve the screening, prevention and treatment of depression, because without research, it’s guesswork.

Depression goes beyond just a low mood and it is important that people suffering symptoms get the support they need to aid with recovery.

One simple and effective way to enhance your well-being is by incorporating a 30-minute walk in nature into your daily routine.

This February, make it a priority to boost your "D.O.S.E." neurotransmitters; Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins and give yourself the gift of improved mental and emotional well-being.

With grey skies and shorter days, the ‘winter blues’ can take hold. Here are 5 ways to build your resilience.

Concerned about high cholesterol? Discover the causes, symptoms and what you can do about it for healthier living.

Familiarise yourself with these breast cancer symptoms this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2022.

A huge well done to the Instinct Big Ride team who together have raised £2,860 for North West Cancer Research.

How to use your eyes and visual focus to achieve more productive energy, regulate emotions and get better sleep.

Omega-3 fatty acids have various benefits for your body and brain and a diet high in certain fish, seeds, and nuts can help you consume more omega-3s.

With UK temperatures reaching scorching temperatures in the high 30s this summer, hydration has come into focus as an essential pillar of health.

June 21st 2022 is International Yoga Day, the perfect time to give yoga a go.

Slow down, take a break and meditate to reduce stress.

Support your mental health by keeping your mind as clear as possible throughout your day by writing everything down.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, make sure you are feeding your brain with the right nutrients for optimal functioning power. 

Are you finding yourself stressed during the day? Get ahead of your day and try exercising in the morning.

Getting a good night’s sleep is key for mental and emotional health. Around 7 hours is required for most people to have an optimal time asleep.

This May 9th-15th is Mental Health Awareness Week. This year's theme is loneliness, a key indicator of poor mental health. 

Do you experience a feeling of dread on Sunday evenings when you think about work? Here are six ways to combat the 'Sunday Night Blues.'

In daily life, we can forget to make sure we are moving our bodies frequently enough, especially when we are busy.