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...everyday life can place upon their paid employees can help by establishing clear policies for how common stressful situations may be contractually handled by the employer. One example of this can be by having clear and up to date policy which sets out how staff will be supported if they experience the death of someone close to them. This includes how leave of absences...

...everyday life (Larkin et al., 2019). Unsurprisingly, caring can take a toll on carers’ health, finances, relationships and social life. For example, 71% of carers have poor physical or mental health, 22% live in poverty and 80% are lonely or socially isolated (Carers UK, 2021). [A young woman leaning over an elderly, frail man in a bed, caring for him and possible a...

...everyday lives. There are now specific resources to help; examples include EASE (End of Life Aid Skills for Everyone) and the Omega Course, where people come together to think about their own lives and death and learn how to support others. Evaluation of these courses has shown that they reduce fears around death and dying, help people to consider and plan for their own...

...everyday lives? Well whilst it’s recommended that you seek professional support for serious mental health difficulties, you don’t have to be seeing a therapist to access the simple benefits of walking and talking. This can be very beneficial with a friend or family member. Why not meet up with a friend, family member or colleague for a walk outdoors and try out your...