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Mental Health and Medication - removing the stigma
The rarely discussed role of medication in supporting mental health in a positive way.
From one young PR professional to another: tips for starting in the industry
Starting a career in public relations can be exciting, but it can also be difficult to navigate and adjust to the fast-evolving industry.
What it takes to be a strong role model for mental health in the comms industry
As a PR leader with a passion for improving mental health standards in the PR industry, I’ve long considered how to be the best possible role model to others.
Making self-doubt a strength
While it’s very much not alone, the marcomms industry can provide a fairly optimal environment for self-doubt to breed.
Recognising burnout: Easier said than done
In my lived experience, it’s incredibly hard to recognise the symptoms of burnout – and that it is indeed burnout – while you’re in it.
State of Us: Growing our network to create better mental health for the comms industry
We're unveiling a new operating model for State of Us to help us increase our reach and impact
5 ways gardening can improve our mental health:
To celebrate National Growing for Wellbeing week, we caught up with our very own expert gardener and allotment extraordinaire at Harvard, Amy McRitchie about how gardening can improve mental health.
How to manage anxiety in the workplace
If you are struggling with anxiety, it’s important to remember that you are not alone. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions. You can get free help from the NHS by speaking with your GP and there are local and national support groups that you can reach out to.
Women's mental health: why it's important to recognise complexities in the workplace
Women's mental health
What steps can we take to support male mental health?
Male mental health
Preventing burnout and supporting employees during the festive period
Preventing burnout
It's time to talk: Why better communication between agency and in-house professionals can improve mental health
It all begins with an idea.
Why State of Us has been a long time coming
It all begins with an idea.
Wow, just look at the state of us…
It all begins with an idea.