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Manager mapping out early steps to prevent team burnout
Caring
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7 mins read

How to prevent burnout in your team: a manager's guide to acting early

Burnout rarely announces itself, but managers are often the first to notice the signs and the best placed to act. Here's how to spot it early and support your team before it reaches crisis point.
Workplace
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8 mins read

Mental health helpline metrics: how to measure impact, lift usage and compare providers

Most organisations have a 24/7 mental health helpline. Far fewer can prove it works. This guide breaks down the metrics that actually matter, why usage is often low even when the service is good, and how to compare providers before you renew.
Self-care
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5 mins read

The Sunday scaries: Why they happen and how to ease them

Feeling anxious on Sunday evenings? Learn why the Sunday scaries happen and find practical ways to ease work anxiety before the week begins.
Workplace
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4 mins read

Meet me where I am: Personal user guides

MYNDUP's CEO Kathryn shares her personal user guide - an honest, human snapshot of how she works, what she needs, and what makes her tick. Because the faster your team really knows each other, the faster the real work begins.
Self-care
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4 mins read

Give to gain: Invisible work, real rest, and investing in yourself

For International Women’s Day, we asked the MYNDUP team a simple question each day around this year’s theme: Give to gain. From invisible work to rest and self investment, here’s what they shared.
Self-care
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5 mins read

The unrested mind

Sleep coach Tommy Graves shares his personal experience with sleep deprivation, how poor sleep can amplify mental health struggles, and simple, science-informed steps to help quiet a busy mind and improve rest.
Workplace
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5 mins read

The success paradox: Why your brain panics when your leadership finally works

Mindset coach Isabella unpacks the strange moment when success starts to feel uncomfortable. She explores why your brain can panic when things are actually going well, and how to keep growing without slipping back into burnout patterns.
Self-care
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5 mins read

How to improve your confidence at work

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.
Anxiety
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4 mins read

Reducing overwhelm from war-related anxiety

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.
Workplace
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4 mins read

The importance of having a healthy and happy mind

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.
Remote Working
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4 mins read

7 tips for coping with remote working

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.
Festive Season
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4 mins read

The challenges of Christmas time and ways of managing these

Learn more about different challenges around the holidays and what you can do to support yourself and others.
Men's Mental Health
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9 mins read

Opening up: A conversation about men's mental health

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.
Workplace
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9 mins read

Mental health statistics 2025: Understand the latest trends

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.
Workplace
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3 mins read

Mental health in the workplace

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…
Self-care
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6 mins read

Your holiday allowance is vital to your mental health

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?
Anxiety
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4 mins read

3 ways to overcome stress and anxiety

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.
Anxiety
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6 mins read

Anxiety: The complete guide

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.
Parental Leave
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4 mins read

Parental leave isn’t a perk, it’s a strategic investment

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.
Coaching
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3 mins read

Supporting new managers: 3 strategies for a successful transition

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

From conflict to collaboration: how to handle tensions at work

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

Supporting employees through redundancy with coaching

Redundancy is tough for both leavers and those who remain. Discover how coaching builds resilience, supports wellbeing, and creates smoother transitions.
Self-care
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4 mins read

The 10 warning signs of burnout

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.
Workplace
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8 mins read

How to prioritise wellbeing at work

Read about what to consider when making wellbeing more of a priority at your organisation, and learn some of the actionable steps you can take to get there.
Workplace
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8 mins read

What role does leadership play in employee wellbeing?

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

6 essential questions for employee pulse surveys

Use these 6 essential questions in your employee pulse surveys to build up a more precise picture of employee wellbeing at your business.
Workplace
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9 mins read

Navigating ethnic minority mental health in the workplace

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

How to set boundaries in the workplace

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

Mindful consumption: Redefining celebratory drinks

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

How your gut health impacts your anxiety

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

Mental health statistics 2023: Understand the latest trends

Since the 2020 pandemic, poor mental health has been on the rise. It’s suggested that over 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health disorder each year in the UK. Below we’ve outlined the statistics of some of the most common mental health conditions.
Workplace
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4 mins read

How to talk about mental health at work

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.
Men's Mental Health
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2 mins read

Men: Examine your needs and reconnect with yourself again

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.
MYNDUP
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7 mins read

The journey of raising our £4.4m Series A

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.
Self-care
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6 mins read

Social media and mental health: What's the impact?

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
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6 mins read

Financial wellbeing: What it means and how it helps

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…
Session Information
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3 mins read

Need more privacy for your virtual mental health sessions?

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?
Session Information
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4 mins read

The difference between a therapist, a coach and a counsellor

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?
Workplace
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3 mins read

How a diverse and inclusive workplace creates wellbeing

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.
Journaling
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3 mins read

5 facts about journaling you didn't know

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.
Session Information
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4 mins read

5 things to know before you begin coaching or counselling

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!
Self-care
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3 mins read

Signs of mental illness and what to do if you spot them

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.
Session Information
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4 mins read

What is life coaching and what are the different types?

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.
Session Information
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4 mins read

Which type of counsellor is right 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.
MYNDUP
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1 mins read

Free resource: 10 thought starters for your wellbeing roadmap

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.