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As the festive season approaches, MYNDUP hosted a Community Conversation about balancing professional responsibilities with caring for loved ones. Iole from MYNDUP sat down with Jennifer, a business psychologist and organisational consultant with over 20 years of experience, to explore why caring remains such a hidden burden, and what both carers and employers can do to create meaningful support during the most demanding time of year.

It’s said that 79% of women regularly lack confidence at work and avoid going after promotions, putting them at a disadvantage to men and less likely to be offered pay rises. This article explores the signs of low confidence and the benefits of improving employee confidence in the workplace.

Distressing news from multiple conflict zones, including Ukraine and Israel–Palestine, is impacting so many observers and conjuring up mixed emotions of anxiety, helplessness or fear for the future, especially since so many of us are watching lives being torn apart from a distance. Here are some ways you can cope and resume your life as best as you can.

The average worker in the UK will spend around 1795 hours per year working. When you consider there are 8760 hours in a year, you start to get an understanding of why a healthy and happy mind in the workplace is so vitally important.

While remote working has huge upsides, namely increased flexibility and limited commute times, it does also come with its own set of challenges, which can affect overall job satisfaction and wellbeing if not addressed. Here are 8 tips for dealing with remote working struggles.

Learn more about different challenges around the holidays and what you can do to support yourself and others.

For International Men's Day, Jordan from MYNDUP sat down with Henry, a lawyer and digital creator, to discuss why men's mental health remains so difficult to talk about - and what we can do to change that. This conversation is from our November Community Conversation, and you’ll find the full recording linked at the end.

Our latest blog breaks down what mental health really looks like in 2025 and why the numbers matter. We highlight the rising pressures, the long waits and the groups feeling it most. Find trends, figures and insights to help you better understand the current state of mental health.

Poor mental health is on the rise as 1 in 4 people are diagnosed with a mental health issue each year. In today’s climate, it is essential that organisations promote a supportive and positive wellbeing environment, particularly in today’s current climate. Here’s how…

Working from home and having constant access to work emails and notifications through our phones, it’s easier to let work stress impact the rest of your life. So why aren’t people using their full holiday? And how is this affecting individuals’ mental health?

Feeling stressed or anxious? Here are some simple techniques you can use to build your resilience toolkit and alleviate any anxiety you may be experiencing.

The blog summarises anxiety and its impact on mental health. It explores the complexities of anxiety, its origins and its effects on our bodies and behavior.

3% of employees take parental leave each year, yet 85% of women leave full-time work within 3 years. Discover why supporting returners is smart business.

High performers often struggle when promoted to management. Discover 3 proven strategies to support new managers and help them thrive as confident leaders.

Workplace conflicts can escalate fast. Learn how reflection, perspective-taking, and intentional communication can turn conflict into collaboration.

Redundancy is tough for both leavers and those who remain. Discover how coaching builds resilience, supports wellbeing, and creates smoother transitions.

Burnout affects wellbeing and over time, performance. HR professionals and managers should know how to spot the early signs and support employees before it escalates into something bigger.

Explore the critical role that leaders play in shaping workplace culture and employee wellbeing, as well as the ways leaders can create psychological safety.

Use these 5 essential questions in your employee pulse surveys to build up a more precise picture of employee wellbeing at your business.

Understanding ethnic minority mental health is vital for inclusive and safe working environments at work.

Learn how setting and respecting boundaries in the workplace can lead to greater employee happiness, efficiency, and confidence

Read the latest blog of MYNDUP practitioner Grace McGeehan as she explores our relationship with alcohol, and helps us reframe our habits.

Understand how the gut impacts your anxiety, and how you can manage your anxiety with what you eat.

Talking about our mental health has never been more important. After all, we all have one. But the stigma attached still makes it something many of us struggle to talk about.

For men, as the pressure to be “the man” that everybody can count on and family breadwinner continues to be the narrative, it only increases the need for awareness around mental health.

We are so proud to announce we have completed our oversubscribed Series A funding round of £4.4m! Since April 2019, we’ve been on the steepest learning curve possible.

The number of teens that say they’re online has almost doubled from 24% in 2015 to 46% in 2022. With 95% of teens reportedly using YouTube, and 67% using TikTok.

Financial wellbeing is about feeling safe and in control of your finances. It’s knowing with certainty that you can pay the bills and are on track for a healthy financial future…

Over 91% of therapy sessions are currently carried out online. But what happens if you share a house with others and fear that whatever you disclose will be overheard?

Choosing who to speak to about your mental wellbeing can be confusing. So, what’s the difference between a counsellor, a therapist, a psychologist and a coach?

We all want to feel like we have a sense of control over who we are and who we want to be. For these identities to be real and valid, they ought to be accepted by our environment.

Leading psychologists and researchers affirm that regular journaling strengthens immune cells, reduces anxiety and stress levels, thus acting as a management tool to reduce the impact on your physical health.

Are you thinking of starting counselling or coaching sessions for the first time? MYNDUP’s practitioners have pulled together 5 things to know before you get started!

Learning how to identify the different symptoms and early warning signs of a mental illness enables you to seek formal treatment before things span out of control. This can significantly reduce or delay symptoms from developing into severe conditions, whilst also increasing the prognosis of treatment.

Life coaches are on hand to improve your daily life. They encourage you to find more meaning, to develop better relationships, to find a career you love and to build confidence in every area of your life. Find out which type of life coach is best for you.

Counsellors help to guide you into finding your own coping mechanisms and into making positive changes in your life. Find out if integrative counselling, psychodynamic counselling or person-centred counselling is best for you.

Kickstart your wellbeing strategy with 10 simple thought starters designed to help HR leaders build a roadmap that connects employee wellbeing with measurable business outcomes.