Mental health issues often leave employers in a state of profound uncertainty. Unlike a broken leg or contracting flu, it is often difficult for others to understand what the individual is going through and what may or may not assist. Other health conditions can present their own issues if not handled correctly.
In this blog post, we will […]
The theme this year is: Reinforce, Focus and Energise
Monday 14th – 20th March is national nutrition and hydration week. The aim is to educate on the importance of hydration and nutrition for our body and mind. Here at KMA, we promote healthy living, which often comes hand in hand with recovery from ill-health.
*Please note it is […]
We have made it through another January, and I’m sure many of us have welcomed February with open arms.
January gets a bad name, doesn’t it? The weather is cold and grey and there doesn’t seem like anything to look forward to yet. Although this communal feeling of ‘sadness’ could be related to SAD (seasonable Affective Disorder) whereby the […]
Burnout – Let’s Talk About It
What is Burnout?
In 2019 ‘burnout’ was recognised by the WHO (World Health Organisation) as an occupational phenomenon. Burnout is a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion that is usually caused by exposure to excessive stress. This could be down to events in someone’s personal life, environmental factors or even […]
How often would you say you get a good night sleep? Although the definition of ‘good night’ will vary from person to person, it can loosely be defined as at least 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep where you wake feeling refreshed and revitalised. Albeit this is easier said than done, a good sleep schedule is imperative to our mental […]
Mental health, we all have it. But what is it?
Mental health includes our emotional, social and psychological wellbeing. It affects how we feel, think, behave and sleep. Mental health is considered to be on a continuum meaning it’s something we all have, which can vary from person to person, depending on our circumstances. So when does mental health […]
Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event hosted by The Mental Health Foundation and has been running for over 21 years in the UK. It has since grown into the biggest national awareness event to date. Its aim is to start an open conversation about mental health, and gives people the opportunity to share stories, experiences […]
After months of uncertainty, restrictions are beginning to lift in the UK, the prospect of ‘normality’ is closer than ever.
But how are you feeling? For many, the excitement may be highly motivating, but for others, they could be feeling extremely anxious about what the future may look like. But it’s okay to also feel a mix […]
We worked with a lady who we are going to call Sarah*.
Sarah was a Senior Executive. We first met her in 2019 when conducting training at her workplace which focused on keeping the workplace healthy and reducing absenteeism.
Sarah contacted us in confidence after the training and said: “I can relate to some […]
As Occupational Therapists, we know just how important workplace health is.
Pre COVID-19, workplace health was not commonly spoken about. However, since the beginning of the pandemic and the huge rise in working from home, it’s really taken to the spotlight, especially as its all too easy to mask our wellbeing behind a screen.
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