Following the recent awareness campaigns including Mental Health Awareness Week, Mens Health Week and Loneliness Week, we take a moment to reflect on the one off BBC documentary, Anxiety and Me. The film features Great British Bake Off winner 2015, Nadiya Hussain as she shares her everyday struggles with anxiety and explores the causes and the effective treatments to manage her...
Along with many other charities we’re supporting World Mental Health Day 2018 #WMHD18. World Mental Health Day raises awareness of mental health issues around the world to encourage positive conversations on mental health. To mark the event we are hosting a FREE open day in South London. This is an opportunity for a wider audience to discover:- who we are...
Kindness is an underrated quality at work, but it is this good leadership skill and creates a happier more productive workplace. Most managers are nervous about sharing their personal feelings when they’re at work for fear it will open them up to judgment or criticism. Sharing stories can help colleagues to connect. New research suggests that by changing the culture...
The Foundation had busy week marking #MHAW18, culminating with our stand at the Luton Mall on 18 May. We enjoyed a rewarding few hours, talking to the communities of Luton. It was encouraging to see many people from different cultures interested in pursuing counselling as a career. Pam Firth (Programme Tutor), Helen Thomas (Luton Hub Manager) and Angela Pask (Marketing)...
It’s a flying start to #MHAW18 Mental Health Awareness Week. What a great way to start the week as we celebrate the cycling achievements and helpers at the SACCR over the weekend. Our Business Development Manager, Ruth Hutchinson raised a fantastic £721 including gift aid, for her 10 mile cycle. Team Foundation helpers on the day including our Grants Manager,...
Stress in the workplace: Hear how other organisations are building preventative campaigns & overcoming mental health stigma The Counselling Foundation is delighted to partner with Neyber during Mental Health Awareness Week on the webinar on Thursday 17 May. The FREE Webinar will showcase how other organisations are building campaigns to address mental health in the workplace, including our charity, The...
Mental Health Awareness Week | 14 – 20 May 2018 The focus this year for Mental Health Awareness Week is stress. According to the Mental Health Foundation research has shown that 16 million people experience a mental health problem each year, with stress being a key factor. Stress: Is a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and can initiate...
