Mental Health in the Workplace

10 Key Steps to Understanding and Applying Intersectionality

Intersectionality is a powerful tool that helps us uncover how different systems of power shape inequality. It provides a lens through which we can examine the ways oppression and privilege interact, often in complex and overlapping ways. Rooted in Black feminist thought and first defined by Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw in the 1980s, intersectionality has gained […]

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The Importance of Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace

Introduction In recent years, the conversation around mental health has gained significant traction, particularly within the workplace. Yet, despite increasing recognition among employers of how mental health issues might affect their workforce, there is still considerable stigma attached to discussing psychological wellbeing at work. According to a new report, leaders who are vocal about mental

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Embracing Understanding: Navigating Labels and Bias in Autism

In a world where labels often precede understanding, the journey of an autistic individual can be fraught with misconceptions, biases, and missed opportunities. The story of Daniel, a determined individual who defied expectations despite the labels placed upon him, serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of seeing beyond stereotypes and fostering genuine understanding.

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Understanding Neurodiversity: Embracing Unique Strengths and Providing Support

Neurodiversity recognises and respects the diverse ways in which people’s brains function. Individuals with different neurodiverse conditions possess unique strengths and face specific challenges. This concept promotes the idea that neurological differences should be celebrated and accommodated rather than stigmatised. Key Neurodiverse Conditions and Their Strengths: 1. Dyscalculia: 2. DCD/Dyspraxia: 3. Dyslexia: 4. ADHD: 5.

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Why you should never tell an autistic person they don’t look autistic

Introduction: Neurodiversity is a term that encompasses the wide range of neurological variations found in human beings. It recognises that differences in brain function and behaviour are natural and should be accepted and respected, much like other forms of diversity such as race, gender, and sexuality. Within the spectrum of neurodiversity, conditions such as autism,

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Stress Awareness Month

Take action all year around to proactively manage workplace stress because: Here’s a review of employer responsibilities, including considerations for neurodiversity, disabilities, race, and gender: Inclusive practices for supporting neurodiversity, disabilities, race, and gender in the workplace may include: By incorporating these considerations into their workplace policies and practices, employers can create a more inclusive

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