This Wellbeing Wednesday our host, Rob Morris from Siemens Mobility, chatted to Dave Brown from the charity Samaritans. Dave discussed how Covid has impacted loneliness, the relationship between suicide and loneliness and things we can do help ourselves and others manage feelings of loneliness and isolation.
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Our host, Rob Morris, talks to Dr Anand Patel, about men’s health and what we can do to improve it. Plus, Nicola Morgan, who is an expert on the teenage brain and mental health, shared tips on how to build a better relationship with your children and help them to be more resilient.
How to support a colleague in grief
Death and grief: two topics often met with uncomfortable silence. A survey by the Dying Matters Coalition found that a staggering 83% of people in Britain feel uneasy discussing dying and death. However, this silence can be isolating for those experiencing loss. So, what can you do? How can you reach out and support a grieving colleague without feeling awkward or resorting to cliches?
Dr Erin Hope-Thompson, The Loss Foundation, equips you with the tools to navigate these difficult conversations.
The four thoughts that f..k you up
When you free your mind from the thoughts that f**k you up, you’ll never look at anything the same way again. Want to get started? Highly experienced psychotherapist Daniel Fryer can stop these thoughts from messing up your life using a simple, but effective model. This approach is especially helpful if you struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, anger or self-doubt. Or if you want to improve your relationships with family, colleagues and peers or, simply, yourself.