Digital mental health training: Why it works, and how to implement it successfully at your organisation
We take a look at the benefits behind digital mental health training, how it works, and how you can implement it successfully in your organisation.
3 Dec 2020
How to make self-care a priority when caring for others
In today's world, it's not always easy to prioritise self-care – especially when caring for others. In this post, we outline how and why to do it.
1 Dec 2020
5 things you might not know about burnout
Burnout is impacting more people than ever – especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. We talk to Culture Amp’s Charlotte Mosley to find out more.
30 Nov 2020
Why four men are taking on the ultimate challenge to support mental health
Four men, one boat, and the Atlantic Ocean. Find out why team Oardacity are manning the oars for mental health a 3000-mile epic voyage.
25 Nov 2020
Four stories of cancer, health, and mental health - part four: Justin
In our final Movember post, testicular cancer survivor Justin Birckbichler tells us how life after cancer brought some surprising mental health challenges.
23 Nov 2020
Easing Loneliness with psychologist Dr Guy Winch
In this post, Dr Guy Winch explains his personal approach to mental wellbeing with the launch of his new series 'Easing Loneliness' on the Unmind platform.
18 Nov 2020
5 reflections on our conversation with Dr Fabienne Palmer and Winston Clements
We recap our recent webinar featuring Dr Fabienne Palmer and Winston Clements on empathy, and why it's important for a mentally healthy workplace.
17 Nov 2020
Four stories of cancer, health, and mental health - part three: Kevin
In the third post of our Movember series, we talk to Kevin on how his cancer diagnosis changed his outlook on health and mental health.
16 Nov 2020
How Simply Business cultivated a culture of wellbeing through Covid
Kelly discusses how Simply Business is bolstering its wellbeing strategy to support its people through Covid – and beyond.
13 Nov 2020
How we're supporting Movember at Unmind
It's Movember - and it's time for our team to grow some facial hair in support of men's mental and physical health. Here's how we're marking the month.
10 Nov 2020
Four stories of cancer, health, and mental health - part two: Robert and Elaine
In the second post of our Movember series, we talk to testicular cancer survivor Robert and his mum Elaine on the power of a positive mindset.
9 Nov 2020
Introducing: Plus One
We’ve just launched Plus One to let users give friends and family free access to Unmind.
4 Nov 2020
Four stories of cancer, health, and mental health - part one: Matt
As part of Movember, we speak to four cancer survivors on their health and mental health journeys. In part one, Matt Ode shares his journey.
2 Nov 2020
The new vision for supporting employee mental health
Our new handbook, The New Vision for Supporting Employee Mental Health, outlines the four key pillars that support mental health at work today.
30 Oct 2020
Race, racism and mental health – part 3: The future of racial equality and mental health
In the final part of this series, Dr Heather Bolton and Dr Fabienne Palmer talk about the future of racial equality and mental health.
28 Oct 2020
2021: The year of digital mental health training?
Business and HR leaders are turning towards digital mental health training to future-proof the wellbeing of their organisations. But what's driving this trend?
27 Oct 2020
Race, racism and mental health - part 2: Bias and prejudice in access to care
Our second post in this series sees Dr Heather Bolton and clinical psychologist Dr Fabienne Palmer examining the barriers to access in mental health care.
26 Oct 2020
Introducing: Mental Health Foundations Training
We’ve just launched Mental Health Foundations Training to offer practical, accessible and digestible support to entire organisations.
23 Oct 2020
A Tale of Two Cities: 5 things we learned at MADWorld London and New York
This year's MADWorld summits highlighted that supporting employee wellbeing at work is a must-have, not a nice-to-have. Here are our five key takeaways.
22 Oct 2020
5 things we learned in conversation with Origin Energy’s Deirdre Lewis
Our CEO and co-founder Nick Taylor talks to Origin Energy's Deirdre Lewis, who shares her top five learnings of leading through the Covid-19 pandemic.
21 Oct 2020
Race, racism and mental health - part 1: Interpersonal versus institutional racism
The first post in this 3-part series explores interpersonal vs institutional racism, and why we need to challenge assumptions to build a more equal society.
19 Oct 2020
5 things you might not know about the menopause
18th October is World Menopause Day. We take a look at 5 things you might not know about the menopause – and why it's so important to shatter the stigma.
16 Oct 2020
What's it really like to live with OCD?
More than most mental health conditions, OCD is widely misunderstood and misconstrued. Richard Taylor explains what life is really like for those with OCD.
14 Oct 2020
What Black History Month can teach us about mental health
Each October, the UK celebrates Black History Month. In this post, we explore how race, racism and mental health intersect among Black people living in the UK.
14 Oct 2020
5 reflections on our #WorldMentalHealthDay conversation with Ruby Wax
We caught up with writer, actor and mental health campaigner, Ruby Wax, to explore the WMHD 2020 theme, ‘Mental health for all’. Here are our highlights.
12 Oct 2020
Watch: We asked our community what mental health means to them
In the spirit of this year's World Mental Health Day theme – 'Mental health for all' – we asked friends of Unmind what mental health means to them.
5 Oct 2020
10 activities to celebrate World Mental Health Day 2020 in your workplace
World Mental Health Day 2020 is on 10th October. Here are 10 ways organisations can celebrate the day and start a conversation on mental health at work.
2 Oct 2020
5 things we can learn about wellbeing from Māori culture
We looked at New Zealand's Māori model for health to identify the five key foundations of wellbeing.
25 Sep 2020
New restrictions: What this means for mental health at work
With new restrictions announced in the UK, we explore the implications to mental health, and how employers around the world can help teams to deal with ambiguity.
22 Sep 2020
Inside Unmind: Meet the Sales and Marketing teams
Meet Jenn Smith, Mental Health Technology Executive, Danny Brennan, Commercial Director, and Oliver Matejka, Copywriter, at Unmind
11 Sep 2020
Suicide Prevention Day 2020: Let's talk
Suicide Prevention Day is about creating a world where fewer people die of suicide. This post explores the phenomenon, and the things we can all do to help prevent it.
10 Sep 2020
Coping with bereavement with Dr Olivia Merriman-Khanna
Our latest Series is designed to help you navigate the emotional challenges of grief and mourning. We spoke to its creator to find out more.
8 Sep 2020
How to play to your strengths
Dr Hazel Harrison explores how to identify and capitalise on our finest assets to get the most from life.
24 Aug 2020
9 considerations for future-proofing your mental health strategy
Our new handbook, How to build a proactive mental health strategy in a post-Covid world, will help you to future-proof your wellbeing programme.
19 Aug 2020
Watch: Being your fullest self with Lady Phyll and Remi Arnold
In our latest Firesides podcast, Remi Arnold and Lady Phyll discuss the importance of bringing our fullest selves to all aspects of life.
17 Aug 2020
The impact of L&D with Unmind
We analysed the impact and outcomes of our four Foundational Series. Here's what we found.
3 Aug 2020
Improving sleep with Unmind
Here's how our Maximising Sleep campaign improved the quality of sleep for Unmind users by 9%.
30 Jul 2020
Inside Unmind: Meet the Product and Engineering teams
Meet Dan Clark, Full Stack Developer, and Sophie Owen, Product Manager
29 Jul 2020
The importance of technology in improving workplace mental health
Now more than ever, technology is proving to be an essential tool in effectively improving mental health at work.
15 Jul 2020
5 minutes with Maria Arpa, Conflict Resolution Expert
Our new platform collaborator, Maria Arpa, Conflict Resolution Expert, discusses her Dialogue Road Map, why cockneys are a dying breed and more.
14 Jul 2020
Life after lockdown – 6 steps to a mentally healthy transition
‘Anxiety’ and ‘optimism’ are the two overriding emotions people feel about returning to work after our lockdown, according to our live webinar poll.
9 Jul 2020
Keeping race on the agenda
Clinical psychologist Dr Fabienne Palmer outlines how employers and business leaders can continue conversations about race equality in the workplace.
7 Jul 2020
Supporting Unmind users through Covid-19
When the coronavirus seized the world, we were able to help people to manage their wellbeing in the face of many unknowns. Here's what happened.
6 Jul 2020
Life After Lockdown with Dr Kate Daley
With restrictions beginning to ease, we’ve collaborated with Dr Kate Daley to create the Life After Lockdown Series.
24 Jun 2020
7 HR leaders share their predictions on the future of mental health at work
Never before have we been in a position to define a new normal – and it doesn't have to be exactly like the old one.
18 Jun 2020
Finding fulfilment at work with Dr Joe Oliver
Dr. Joe Oliver discusses the importance of fulfiling work, and how employers can help their teams to find it.
11 Jun 2020
Customer Story: How the John Lewis Partnership embedded a company-wide mental health strategy
Here's how the iconic retailer provides mental wellbeing support for its diverse and distributed workforce – from delivery drivers to office workers.
5 Jun 2020
Has Covid-19 shifted perceptions of mental health for good?
We teamed up with REBA to explore how Covid-19 has impacted employee mental health and what this means for organisations.
21 May 2020
Working well in isolation #2: Health
Part two of our working well in isolation series explores the importance of physical health to our mental wellbeing.
7 May 2020
Ep6. In conversation with... Louise Aston
Are we ready to return to work? This episode explores the psychological challenges posed by the easing of lockdown and returning to the workplace.
6 May 2020
Working well in isolation #1: Coping
This series explores the seven areas of mental wellbeing to look out for while working in isolation. 'Coping' is how well we're managing with new demands.
30 Apr 2020
Webinar Recording: Supporting the mental health of a distributed workforce
Two-thirds of employers say supporting employee mental health is a key challenges during the coronavirus crisis. In this webinar, we explore how.
24 Apr 2020
How to drive cultural change around mental health through communication
Celebrities, royals and politicians have helped to destigmatise mental health, but the greatest opportunity lies with employers.
17 Apr 2020
Ep5. In conversation with... Josh Krichefski
Maintaining a sympathetic inner voice and amplifying employee wellbeing initiatives. Episode 5 welcomes Josh Krichefski.
14 Apr 2020
Food to boost productivity with Sue Luscombe
Sue Luscombe – the creator of our new Series, Eat For Energy – explores the ways a nutritious diet can help us to thrive in life and work.
6 Apr 2020
Ep4. In conversation with... Dhiren Master
Financial wellness and mental health are intertwined, and both are being impacted by unfolding events. Episode 4 welcomes Salary Finance's Dhiren Master.
2 Apr 2020
Navigating COVID-19 with Dr Heather Bolton
Dr Heather Bolton discusses the launch of our new Series, Navigating COVID-19, designed to tackle the mental health challenges presented by the pandemic.
1 Apr 2020
Ep3. In conversation with... Monika Misra
Why it's now more important than ever to fully know, listen to, and connect with your employees. In episode three, we're in conversation with Monika Misra.
31 Mar 2020
Ep2. In conversation with... Poppy Jaman OBE
Navigating coronavirus at work and the light at the end of the tunnel: Episode two of the ‘In conversation with…’ podcast welcomes Poppy Jaman OBE.
23 Mar 2020
Why we gave NHS workers access to Unmind amid COVID-19
As unprecedented pressure is exerted on our health service, we’ve opened up the Unmind platform to anyone with access to an nhs email address.
18 Mar 2020
Ep1. In conversation with... Yulia O’Mahony and Dr Heather Bolton
As workplaces across the world navigate the challenges posed by the coronavirus, we’ll be discussing the implications with experts in our new podcast.
18 Mar 2020
Customer Story: How Gymshark Got Proactive About Workplace Mental Health
Here's how Amanda Webb, Head of People Projects at Gymshark, launched a proactive and measurable mental health strategy with Unmind.
16 Mar 2020
Supporting workplace mental wellbeing as the coronavirus develops
While the coronavirus is a physical condition, its impact on our workforces' mental wellbeing mustn't be overlooked.
13 Mar 2020
Reflections on Overcoming Anorexia
Unmind team member Vicki Pope shares her personal experience of beating anorexia.
26 Feb 2020
Customer Story: How Landsec Got Talking About Mental Health
Here's how Sue Greenland, Head of HR at Landsec, launched a data-driven and proactive mental health strategy with Unmind.
18 Feb 2020
We’ve Just Raised $10 Million to Improve Employee Mental Health
Over the last three years, things have moved fast here at Unmind. High growth, iconic clients, and most importantly, inspiring stories from our users.
12 Feb 2020
Inside Unmind: Meet the Operations and Finance teams
Meet Sarah Margetson, Operations Lead, and David Kay, Finance Director at Unmind.
11 Feb 2020
Introducing the Great Unminds community Slack channel
In these uncertain times, it's never been more important to stay informed and connected. Come join our open Slack community channel.
5 Feb 2020
Inside Unmind: Meet the Content and Psychology teams
Meet Unmind's Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer, Steve Peralta, and Head of Psychology, Dr Heather Bolton.
28 Jan 2020
Mind Your Mood
Dr Kate Daley shares her thoughts on Blue Monday and explains why it’s important to pay attention to our feelings all year round.
21 Jan 2020
Mental Wellbeing Calendar 2020
To kick start the year we've collated the key dates that you should be aware of in 2020!
6 Jan 2020
Mental Health and Masculinity
As part of Men's Health Awareness Month, we spoke to Edward Corrie about masculinity and mental health.
28 Nov 2019
Exploring men's mental health
For Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, we've explored some of the influences on men's mental health and what helps maintain healthy wellbeing.
14 Nov 2019
Everything you need to know about stress
We speak about stress a lot. But what is stress and how do our everyday choices affect the way we cope with it?
6 Nov 2019
Mental Health 101: PTSD
The next instalment of Mental Health 101 is on PTSD. Dr Heather Bolton explains the neurological basis of it and how you can treat it.
28 Oct 2019
Menopause and Mental Health
Women have a more comfortable experience of the menopause when armed with the right knowledge, so we need to understand menopause more.
26 Oct 2019
Yoga: The latest addition to the Unmind Tools collection
Yoga benefits mental wellbeing, so we've teamed up with four yoga teachers to film over 60 videos for the platform. We sat down with a few to find out more
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18 Oct 2019
Introducing Unmind 2.0
A healthy mind is the most powerful factor in fulfilling our potential, which, when looked after becomes an opportunity to thrive.
14 Oct 2019
Understanding Menopause with Professor Myra Hunter
Professor Myra Hunter explains what impact the menopause can have, and what to expect from our new Understanding Menopause Series.
30 Sep 2019
Mental Health 101: Panic
In this instalment, we look at the link between anxiety and panic and how CBT can help people break their panic cycle.
22 Sep 2019
Introducing Emma, our positive body competition winner
Meet Emma our amazing Positive Body Image competition winner and find out what she's been up to with her prize money.
17 Sep 2019
Cultivating Mindfulness with Choden
Former Buddhist monk and Unmind collaborator, Choden, tells us his story and shares his thoughts about mindfulness in the modern world.
12 Sep 2019
World Suicide Prevention Day 2019
To mark the awareness day, we take a look at the latest UK statistics on suicide and consider the importance of prevention.
11 Sep 2019
#ScrollFreeSeptember 2019
In an increasingly digital society, there has been growing interest in what effect the use of social media might ultimately have on our mental health.
1 Sep 2019
Food to Boost Mood with Raewyn Guerrero
Our Food to Boost Mood Series was created by Raewyn Guerrero. We asked her to tell us a little bit more about herself and her work in nutrition.
27 Aug 2019
In Conversation With...William Hill
Sam Watson from William Hill shares how they are using Unmind to help employees thrive in the workplace.
20 Aug 2019
Mental Health 101: Depression
We briefly look depression at what feeds its development and maintenance and we touch on approaches to treatment.
19 Aug 2019
Mental Health 101: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy is a robust approach for treating a wealth of common mental health issues.
12 Aug 2019
Ellie's Work Experience at Unmind
Ellie is a 16-year-old student who joined us for her work experience week. Read about her experience and learnings here.
8 Aug 2019
Tackling Panic with Dr Blake Stobie
Dr Blake Stobie created our Tackling Panic Series. We talked to him about his clinical work and his love for CBT.
8 Aug 2019
Mental Health 101: Generalised Anxiety
Worry is something that most of us experience, we explore different ways of managing worry to reduce its impact on our lives.
7 Aug 2019
Mental Health 101: Emotions
Emotions are essential for humans to thrive, and certainly not something to shy away from. Our latest blog explores some of the functions of emotions.
1 Aug 2019
Mental Health 101: OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most misunderstood of all common mental health problems.
25 Jul 2019
Five Tips To Help Prevent Burnout
Our body gives us warning signs when burnout is approaching but what are they and what can we do to help overcome burnout?
22 Jul 2019
Employee Mental Wellbeing - A Diverse and Rich Spectrum
Mental health is diverse and rich, read about our top tips on taking a holistic approach to workplace mental health.
15 Jul 2019
Mental Health 101: Positive Psychology
We explore the science of positive psychology and consider how we can embed its core principles.
11 Jul 2019
Introducing Mental Health 101
A series, driven by our Head of Psychology, that sets to explain key mental health questions.
9 Jul 2019
Unmind with Pride
We’re committed to measurably improving the mental health of 10 million people – that’s at least 700,000 LGBTQ+ people.
8 Jul 2019
In Conversation With...Just Eat
We sat down with Just Eat's, Global Culture and Inclusion Partner, Hannah Millard to talk all things Imposter Syndrome in the workplace.
4 Jul 2019
Persistent Pain with Dr Christine Bonathan
Dr Christine Bonathan, creator of our Persistent Pain Series explains her experience working in pain management.
6 Jun 2019
Dr Jane McNicholas on Body Image
Dr Jane McNicholas talks about the importance of appreciating and respecting your body.
17 May 2019
Jonny Benjamin on Body Image
Jonny Benjamin MBE joins us to talk about all things body image, from the role of social media to the impact of sexuality and gender.
16 May 2019
3 Tips for Working With Worry
Dr Kate Daley, the creator of our Working With Worry Series talks about her top tips for tackling worry.
10 May 2019
Music for the Mind
Composers, James Hannay and Jonjo Grisdale, tell us what it was like to work on our music-based tools.
7 May 2019
Health Anxiety with Jo Rodriquez
We interviewed Jo Rodriguez, the creator of our Health Anxiety Series, about herself and how she found writing her first Unmind Series.
12 Apr 2019
The power of practicing compassion
Compassion is important, here we explore the importance of understanding it's power.
9 Apr 2019
The Women of Unmind
We sat down with the women of Unmind including to discuss working in technology, startups, and female leadership.
7 Mar 2019
Children's Mental Health Week 2019
For Children's Mental Health Week we asked Dr Hazel Harrison gives some tips to help boost wellbeing in children.
4 Feb 2019
Transforming Habits
Dr Jane McNicholas, the creator of our new Series, gives us a few tips on how to make lasting, effective changes.
1 Feb 2019
Unmind in 2018
As the year draws to a close we've been reflecting on an incredible twelve months at Unmind.
21 Dec 2018
Chasing Perfection
Dr Jane McNicholas shares her thoughts on the unrealistic expectations we sometimes set for ourselves.
20 Nov 2018
Coping in Hard Times
Our Series is designed to help people adapt and adjust to stressful life events.
26 Oct 2018
Employee Mental Wellbeing
Supporting employee mental wellbeing in the workplace is, rightfully, a growing priority for organisations worldwide.
24 Oct 2018
Teaching Children About The Brain
Ever wondered how to teach the children about the brain? Dr Hazel Harrison explains some methods.
24 Oct 2018
Mental Wellbeing in Men
Compared to women men are much less likely to talk about their mental health, but why?
19 Oct 2018
Dr Kate Daley on Procrastination
Dr Kate Daley, tells us a bit more about herself and what her thoughts are on her Series - Beat Procrastination.
18 Oct 2018
Eating Your Way to Happiness
What's the link between food and mental health and does changing the way we eat affect it?
8 Oct 2018
Jonny Benjamin on Talking About Suicide
Jonny Benjamin is an influential activist and mental health campaigner, read his story here.
8 Aug 2018
8 Years of Insomnia to 8 Hours Sleep a Night
Our Chief Content Officer talks about his personal journey with sleep and insomnia.
1 Aug 2018
Stress: A Matter of Perception
The World Health Organisation refers to stress as the “health epidemic of the 21st century”, but how do you perceive stress?
20 Jul 2018
A Data Scientist Spotlight on The Unmind Index
Find out about some of the amazing work Juan and the Data team at Unmind do.
20 Jul 2018
Sleep, Stress and Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is often described as a ‘lifestyle disease’, but other factors outside of our control play a role too.
17 Jul 2018
Meet our New Head of Psychology
With a clinical background in the NHS, we can't wait for Dr Heather Bolton to start work on our content.
13 Jul 2018
(Un)mind the Gap
Find out how to narrow the gap between our attention and what's happening in the present.
26 Feb 2018
What's The Craze About Praise?
Praise helps you feel good about yourself, and all of your hard work, especially in the workplace.
29 Dec 2017
Unmind in 2017
Find out what life at Unmind was like in 2017 and what's in store for 2018.
14 Dec 2017
Stress: Behaviour and Mindset
The role that our own behaviours and mindset play when it comes to our experience of stress.
7 Nov 2017
A New Dawn for Preventative Mental Wellbeing
How we define mental health, and why adopting an aspirational approach is so important.
28 Oct 2017
Phantom Limbs and Virtual Reality
Technology is fast-moving read how virtual reality is being used for treating phantom limb syndrome.
23 Oct 2017
The Rise of AI within health care
Explore how technology has pushed the envelope of what is possible in health and mental wellbeing.
4 Oct 2017
The Secret to Happiness
Do the secrets to happiness lie within genetics, circumstances or both? Find out what makes up happiness.
3 Oct 2017
Our Top Tip for Greater Work Wellbeing
It's not easy to achieve a perfect working environment but with this one tip, you'll be well on your way.
2 Oct 2017
A Changing Landscape of Mental Health
The landscape of mental health at work is changing, find out more here.
29 Sep 2017
The Benefits of Mindfulness
Mindfulness is about noticing your thoughts and feelings, non-judgmentally and has lots of benefits.
27 Sep 2017
The Best Way to Cope With Stress
Knowing the role of stress in the development of mental health problems is important for our understanding of how to cope.
1 Mar 2017
How Nationwide are driving cultural change around mental health
Here's how Nationwide's open and honest communications drove 33% uptake in the Unmind platform within 6 months, creating a more positive culture around mental health.
14 Nov 1970
