Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace – Do We Need It?

The Importance of Mental Health First Aiders in the Workplace In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the critical role that mental health plays in the overall well-being and productivity of employees. As workplaces evolve to prioritise the health of their workforce, the inclusion of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders) has emerged…

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Why it’s ok to gain a pound, (or 4) this Christmas

As a nutritionist I get requests every year from magazines and journalists asking me for tips and quotes on ways to ‘avoid the festive weight gain’ or for ‘guilt-free Christmas recipes’. And if your inbox and twitter feed looks anything like mine, it’ll currently be full to the brim with ‘survival guides’, ‘action plans’ and ‘strategies’ for avoiding the ‘dreaded Christmas weight gain’ (*unfollow).   Anyone would think that we’re preparing for going into battle, rather than entering the festive season.

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