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We all have that manager we’ll never forget — for better or worse Our relationship with our manager has a bigger impact on our mental health and wellbeing than that of our therapists, and even as much as our partners But most managers get little or no training. They're accidental bosses promoted based on technical skill rather than their ability to lead people So we hit the streets of London and New York to hear your stories — the good ones, the bad ones, and everything in between

Say hello to Nova 👋 your AI-powered mental wellbeing coach Need support to manage stress? Or help preparing for a tough conversation at work? Nova's here to help. Nova combines the power of AI with our clinical expertise to provide instant, evidence-based support. Want to try it out? Let us know in the comments

85% of large US employers have wellness programmes, but the mental health needs they're meant to address continue to rise. What's not working? Acacia Parks PhD, MBA, our Interim Head of Science and Jazz Croft, PhD, our Senior Science Liaison, answer this question in Harvard Business Review 💡 The crux of the issue is that most employers focus too heavily on individual support - things like mindfulness apps or stress management training. These things can be great. But they ignore the broader systemic issues that impact our mental health. A mindfulness app does nothing if people are too overworked to use it. Check out the article for the problems with workplace wellness and how to solve them 👇 And if you're keen to foster a more holistic approach to mental wellbeing in your workplace, search 'Unmind Masterclass' for our free, online course 🎓

Today we've released our brand new report: The State of Wellbeing in Law 🗞 Download the report at the link in comments, or pick up your copy at the Mad World Summit in London today Make A Difference Summits Huge thanks to the authoring team James Keshavarz, Clare Bowerman, Dr Liza Jachens, Jazz Croft, PhD and Eoin Travers

PSA: A mental health app will do nothing if people are too overworked to use it Here's a sneak peek at lesson five of our Wellbeing Strategy Masterclass: Creating the Right Culture with Acacia Parks PhD, MBA Good employee wellbeing is almost impossible if the culture is toxic. We need to move beyond individual support if we want to make a real difference to mental health at work. In this lesson, we discover how organizational policies and practises impact mental health and wellbeing, and what you can do to influence them. 🔗 Want to check out the course? You know where the link is 👇

We’re thrilled to share that we're one of Tech Nation's Future 50 for the second year running 🍾 The Future 50 celebrates the top growth-stage companies making waves in their industry. Shout out to all Unminders, our clients and investors for making this possible. And huge congratulations to everyone else on the list. We got this 💪

Dr. Nick Taylor and Steve Peralta joined Dr. Mo Alsuwaidan on the #ListenWell podcast by Viatris 🎙 They discuss the importance of sleep for our wellbeing, and why we all need to take a more proactive approach to our mental health Tune in at listenwellpodcast.com

It's time to prioritize mental health at work. Our Wellbeing Strategy Masterclass will show you how. If you're responsible for mental health and wellbeing at work, you'll know that making it a priority takes so much more than an awareness day or a catchy slogan. It takes time and effort. It takes leaders who get it and real, cultural change. It takes all of us - but it starts with you. That's why, this #WorldMentalHealthDay, we've created a free, online course to create your strategy and make mental health and wellbeing your organization's top priority. 🧠 Learn from the experts You’ll be taught by a team of psychologists and mental health and wellbeing experts. 🫡 Gain practical skills Move beyond theory with real-world insights from wellbeing leaders at Standard Chartered, Clifford Chance, A&O Shearman and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group. 🚀 Drive real change Understand how to get buy-in from leadership, build your network and influence internally. 📈 Demonstrate impact Learn how to measure the impact of your work and communicate it in a way that resonates. 🔗 Get the course at the link in the comments

Huge congratulations to Nickle LaMoreaux for being named the 2024 HR Executive of the year 👏 For insight into Nickle's remarkable career journey, check out her episode on the #LeadFromWithin podcast with Dr. Nick Taylor 🎙

“It’s time to prioritize mental health in the workplace.” It’s easy to say — and much harder to do That’s why this #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re going beyond raising awareness and focussing on action with practical tools you can use to make mental health a priority at work ☝ First up, we’re running a webinar bringing together experts in organizational psychology, workplace wellbeing and mental health Come along for: 👉 Practical strategies for leaders, managers, employees 👉 Real-world examples of successful mental wellbeing initiatives 👉 Ways to recognise and respond to changes in yourself and your colleagues 🔗 Save your spot at the links in the comments 👀 And that's not all we've got for you. Keep your eyes peeled for a big announcement on World Mental Health Day next week