Thrive Blog

I’ve never been diagnosed with a mental health condition before, but knowing what I know now, there are certainly times in my life where consistent low mood and depressive thoughts have impacted my ability to function and I should have sought help sooner. When my first child was born I found that transition very difficult […]

Did you know that only an estimated 3-4% of mental health apps are evidence-based?¹ The regulation of mental health services is just beginning to differentiate between ‘lifestyle solutions’ and evidence-based interventions. With hundreds of thousands out there and more every day, it’s more important than ever to know the facts and evidence behind your mental […]

One in five women in the UK has a common mental health condition like anxiety or depression.¹ To celebrate International Women’s Day, we explored women’s mental health both within and outside the workplace. Even though women might be more likely to open up about their mental health and be more prepared to access support, they […]

A Conversation with Brothers in Arms Despite men’s mental health becoming a popular topic in recent years, most men still aren’t getting the help that they need. There are complex reasons for this, from interpersonal factors such as shame, to external factors like stigma and stereotypes. This November, in honour of Men’s Health Awareness Month […]

Finding the courage to seek support for our mental health is one of the most empowering, yet challenging, things we can do. This Mental Health Awareness Week (9th – 15th May), we are encouraging people to share their help-seeking experiences with our I Get Help campaign. Through this, we hope to create a culture where […]

Certification is a huge part of choosing the equipment that supports your workforce. So, why shouldn’t we hold our mental health support to the same standard? With 31% of employees expecting more mental health support from their employer, and apps becoming favoured twice as often as EAP services (Deloitte’s UK Mental Health Report, 2022), it’s […]

Good mental health at work and good management go hand in hand. There is firm evidence that high levels of positive mental wellbeing in the workplace can increase productivity. Encouraging positive relationships within your workforce can result in an enthusiastic and supportive team.  Showing our vulnerability and being able to open up when we feel […]

Men are often underrepresented in some mental health services such as talking therapy services but overrepresented in others, such as forensic mental health and addiction services. There are many reasons for this, both in terms of interpersonal factors for men such as shame, lack of help-seeking behaviour and external factors such as stigma, loss of […]

4 out of 5 of the most popular social media sites have had a negative impact on young people’s mental health, according to a survey conducted by the Royal Society of Public Health and Young Health Movement. The concern was that fitness and lifestyle accounts have become increasingly popular as well as models posting images […]