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We were recently joined by Dr Amy Ferguson, the Network Scientific Coordinator for the Circadian Mental Health Network at Edinburgh University. She met with Paul to talk about the intricacies of the body's circadian rhythm, how it dictates our sleep patterns, and the ways in which it can impact on our mental wellbeing. Listen here: https://heyor.ca/WpCJpM Watch here: https://heyor.ca/504BDu #CircadianRhythm #SleepAndMentalHealth #MentalWellbeing #YUChat #HealthySleep

With Halloween soon upon us, we’re taking a look at the role rituals and ceremonies play in our culture, and what that means for our wellbeing. We’ll be discussing social connection through shared history and traditions, including how this leads to a sense of identity and belonging. Click here to check out the blog: https://heyor.ca/IiAtv1 #Halloween2024 #SocialConnection #SenseOfBelonging #CulturalRituals #SharedTraditions #CommunityWellbeing

HR expert Alistair Booth discusses the importance of positive community spirit on workplace wellbeing. Check out the full podcast here: https://t.ly/g0GHd #workplacewellbeing #communityspirit #workplaceculture #mentalhealth #wellbing #hr #yuchat #youunderstood

Did you know that employees who have good quality jobs and are managed well will not only be happier and more fulfilled, but are also more likely to drive productivity, better services, and innovation? Research has found that the quality of relationships and managerial support is consistently related to various aspects of engagement, including job satisfaction, enthusiasm, effort and intention to quit. This means that investing in your team's mental and physical health ultimately benefits both the employees and the overall success of the organisation. Click here for more info: https://heyor.ca/0benvp #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceEngagement #EmployeeSatisfaction #ProductiveWorkplace

Looking for thought-provoking conversations about mental health and wellbeing? Tune in to YU Chat, where we sit down with experts from all walks of life to bring you new and insightful conversations every single month. Hear fascinating insights, inspiring stories and intriguing philosophy covering all aspects of mental health, wellbeing and self-awareness. Listen here: https://heyor.ca/WpCJpM Watch here: https://heyor.ca/504BDu #YUChat #MentalHealthAwareness #WellbeingJourney #SelfAwareness #InspiringConversations #MentalWellness

Did you know that there is lots of evidence to suggest workplace wellness programmes help to lower stress and improve engagement at work? In fact, there are numerous benefits to improved wellbeing when it comes to the workplace. In our latest blog, we discuss some of the following: ✅ Improved focus and motivation ✅ Greater job satisfaction ✅ Reduced absenteeism ✅ More positive and cooperative relationships with colleagues ✅ Greater creativity and innovation Click here to read: https://heyor.ca/IiAtv1 #WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeWellbeing #WellbeingAtWork #WorkplaceHealth #EmployeeEngagement

Tomorrow is World Menopause Day. 🌍 The aim of this important day is to break taboo and improve women’s health and wellbeing by raising awareness about the symptoms of menopause and the support options available. It’s estimated that of the 33m people employed in the UK, nearly 6m of those are experiencing menopause. Menopause can have a huge impact on people’s lives: with 3 in 4 experiencing symptoms and 70% experiencing stress as a result. The theme for World Menopause Day 2024 is Menopause Hormone Therapy, known in the UK as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Learn more: https://heyor.ca/W2JG29 #WorldMenopauseDay #MenopauseAwareness #MenopauseAtWork #HRT #HormoneReplacementTherapy

At You Understood, we believe in taking time to reflect on how we feel and becoming more self-aware. That's why we created YU Chat, a monthly conversation featuring guests from all walks of life - athletes, psychologists, hypnotherapists, and more. Each guest shares their unique experiences and expertise in mental health, offering inspiring and thought-provoking insights. Listen here: https://heyor.ca/WpCJpM Watch here: https://heyor.ca/504BDu #YUChat #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfReflection #PersonalGrowth #InspiringConversations

Approximately 25 million people go through menopause every year. However, despite it directly affecting half of the population, knowledge and understanding of menopause remains incredibly low. For many people, menopause can be an incredibly difficult time as it is often accompanied by a series of both physical and psychological symptoms, in addition to a lack of public understanding as to what experiencing menopause can entail. In our latest blog, we’re taking a look at how menopause affects women physically and mentally. Click here to read: https://heyor.ca/IiAtv1 #MenopauseAwareness #Menopause #UnderstandingMenopause #MenopauseMatters #MenopauseHealth

Today is World Mental Health Day! The objective of the annual World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health. This year, the theme is workplace mental health and raising awareness about the importance of workplace wellbeing for the benefit of people, organisations and the wider community. Whether you're wearing a green ribbon to show your support, holding a Tea & Talk, or getting involved another way, there is so much you can do to raise awareness on this special day. Learn more: https://heyor.ca/HoMBWU #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAwareness #WorkplaceWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters #SupportMentalHealth