Anxiety

The theme for Mental Health Awareness month, May 2023, is ‘Anxiety’. Anxiety is a feeling of fear or unease. It is a natural human response to feeling under pressure or threatened and anyone can experience it. Anxiety becomes a problem when it becomes intense or...

Menopause in the workplace

Menopause is a natural biological process when a woman’s menstrual cycle ends, periods stop and she can no longer become pregnant naturally. There are stages of menopause: Perimenopause – This stage occurs during the period of time when a woman’s body makes its...

Burnout

Burnout is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion;increased...

Tackling loneliness

The theme for this year’s Mental health awareness week is ‘Loneliness’. Loneliness affects millions of people every year, has a major impact on mental health and has become a societal problem. Human beings are social creatures and it’s important that we nurture our...

Resilience

Resilience involves the ability to bounce back after facing adversity and challenges. It is about how you adapt to changing circumstances. Resilience requires grit, perseverance and determination. It is not about being tough, ignoring the effects of dealing with...