Stress Awareness Month

1st  - 30th April 2022

Mental Health is the leading cause of sickness absence (mentalhealth.org.uk). This includes everything from anxiety to bipolar disorder, and in particular stress-related illness. In the recent years prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the rate of self-reported work- related stress, depression or anxiety had shown signs of increasing. In 2020/21 the rate was higher than the 2018/19 pre-coronavirus levels. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in 2020/2021 stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 50% of all work-related ill health cases.

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Who are we and how can we help

The Experience

Since 2003, International Wellbeing Insights has designed organisational cultures of happiness, wellbeing, success and optimal performance both nationally and globally.

The Right Solutions

We support businesses in diagnosing pressure points recognised via in-depth auditing and analysis. This data-based approach gives us an extensive understanding and constructively leads to the application of research based, proven solutions.

The Right Culture

Despite the unsettling situation we find ourselves in, we firmly believe that with the right organisational culture, values and support network, businesses can survive and prosper in the face of uncertainty. This situation provides a unique opportunity for organisations to demonstrate competency in supporting their workforce through unprecedented times. 

The Experts

Our industry experts build and deliver bespoke training solutions designed to strengthen organisational culture and increase resilience. These offer large scale, long term benefits, redefining organisational cultures, supporting progressive development, strengthening teams, educating leaders and assisting staff. 

Who Have We Helped?

Empowering happy and healthy organisations since 2003.

Testimonials

"We thoroughly enjoyed our session with International Wellbeing Insights. The session was well received by our staff, and we had positive feedback from all participants. The workshop itself was highly engaging and informative but above all, it created a safe space where we could honestly reflect and share with each other, our challenges, and successes with our personal wellbeing. We are very pleased with the service and support provided and we are looking forward to working with the team again.” 

Tendai Musonza

Interim Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
Plan International 
“The International Wellbeing Insights provided us with great support and met the objectives set for the sessions. The trainings were highly engaging and informative, which encouraged participation from our managers and enhanced their awareness of stress and wellbeing. The highlight for us was raising the managers' awareness around mental health which is a vital part of their role as managers of people. 
The managers found the input very practical and relevant. International Wellbeing Insights understood our challenges and provided us with viable solutions.” 

Joanne Newman

Wellbeing Advisor
 IMI Truflo Marine
“I’m head of people support in an organisation that had very little focus on wellbeing when I first joined. People were working long hours and taking leave instead of sick leave.  This meant people were tired out and stressed.  I had worked with the Stress Management Society in a previous role and asked them to do a workshop for us. Following this, we found that people really engaged with the new culture of wellbeing and looked to work more efficiently and take care of themselves, rather than continually working long hours for the sake of it.  The session kick-started our wellbeing focus and increased the levels of wellbeing throughout our organisation.  We went on to win a CIPD High Commendation award for our wellbeing in 2018.  Don’t underestimate the impact of introducing the SMS to your organisation!”

Michelle Harrison  

HR Manager 
Essex Wildlife Trust

Why is Stress Awareness Month Important?

The Centre for Mental Health predicted that at least 500,000 more people in the UK may experience ill mental health as a result of the pandemic. The restrictions have led to an increase in loneliness, stress and anxiety within the British public. Research shows that one third of UK woman are suffering from lockdown loneliness and the rates of suicidal thoughts in young people are increasing. 

Unsurprisingly the impact of COVID-19 has also been identified within the workforce. A 2020 investigation by ORACLE and Workplace Intelligence has highlighted some shocking figures. 
Out of the 12,000 employees that took part in the study: 

- 78% admit the pandemic has negatively affected their health 
- 76% believe their company should be doing more to protect the mental health of their workforce 
- 85% say their mental health issues are causing sleep deprivation, poor physical health, reduced happiness at home, suffering family relationships, or isolation from friends 

Does this sound familiar?

The worrying statistics confirm concerns for a suffering workforce, heavily impacted by the effect of COVID-19. The data demonstrates that many organisations will witness a prominent impact on the team. Reinforcing this, experts are urging companies to ensure the psychological, mental and emotional impact of the pandemic is assessed as part of any staff engagement surveys or risk assessment.

Adapting to Thrive in an Abnormal World

As part of Stress Awareness Week activities, our Chief De-Stressing Officer and Founder, Neil Shah, is hosting a powerful workshop focusing on adapting to these uncertain times. This session will provide a valuable insight into the importance of health and wellbeing while bolstering attendees’ personal resilience. 

Resistance to adopting the current way of living and working can create stress and anxiety. To avoid this, it’s key to understand the stages of grief and acceptance as we adapt to a dynamic landscape. Understanding the emotional process can strengthen mental health. This technique offers long term benefits as it provides the tools to prepare for upcoming changes and ensure that we are equipped to navigate the uncertain times that lie ahead. 

This 90 minute interactive session is beneficial to all, including both managers and staff members.  

We have also created some dedicated virtual workshops to reflect the specific challenges your people are likely to face as a result of adapting to the post-normal world.


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How Can We Help Further

Diagnose

We diagnose the causes of stress, poor mental health and wellbeing within your organisation & create an action plan based on these.

Develop

We empower companies to take charge of their wellbeing. Our workshops & programs are tailored to your needs and requirements.

Thrive

Our solutions enable you to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to creating an effective culture of wellbeing.

Ethos, Culture & Brand

Big ideas and strong values, ethics and principles have been at the heart of our organisation since 2003. 

Course Breakdown

Public Workshops

Our mental health awareness workshop is designed to raise awareness and understanding of mental ill-health. The workshop promotes an understanding of mental health conditions, removes stigma and creates psychologically safe workplaces.

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Ambassadors Public Programme

Our Mental Wellbeing Ambassadors programme is designed to equip employees to work across the organisation to build suppor for health and wellbeing initiatives. 

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Adapting to a Post Covid World

Explore what adapting to an abnormal world feels like and equipping ourselves for the challenges that lie ahead



Tools & Techniques

Equip participants with the tools and techniques to cope with returning to work/or to the workplace 


Support Resources

Signpost and support employees to the relevant support resources available to them 


Form Actions and Take Ownership

Encourage participants to form actions and take ownership for how to manage adapting to new routines, and new ways of being