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Financial wellbeing is very closely tied in with mental wellbeing. We know that many people experiencing financial stress will develop mental health problems. That's why we've teamed up with the award winning Money First Aid to develop a course specifically for Mental Health First Aiders

The last few years has seen a dramatic shift in how we approach our workplaces. Today, the hybrid workplace is less of a trend and more of a permanent fixture in many businesses, offering the kind of flexible work and associated mental health benefits that modern employees crave. However, moving to a mix of remote and in-office schedules isn't as simple as just issuing laptops and office keycards. While flexibility is great, managing this new landscape presents unique hurdles, and can present unique challenges to employees mental wellbeing.

World Mental Health Day activities are valuable, but explore why year-round consistent action to support employee wellbeing in the workplace is vital.

There is a fine, often invisible line between manageable, short-term workplace stress and the far more damaging, prolonged state of employee burnout. As mental health experts here at Red Umbrella, we understand that differentiating between the two isn't just semantics, it's essential for protecting the wellbeing and productivity of your team.

In our modern professional world, the pressure to perform, meet deadlines, and constantly adapt to change can feel immense, can't it? It's hardly a surprise, then, that workplace anxiety has become such a common challenge, touching individuals across every industry and role. A reccent study showed that two thirds of UK workers thought that anxiety had increased in their organisation. We're not just talking about that familiar pre-presentation jitters; this is about a persistent worry, a gnawing tension, and often, a profound sense of being overwhelmed that can truly impact your well-being and productivity.

In today's incredibly fast-paced world, the lines between our personal and professional lives often blur, don't they? This can have a significant impact on our mental wellbeing, and increasingly, employers are recognising their absolutely crucial role in fostering a supportive and healthy environment. It's no longer enough to simply react to mental health challenges as they arise; a truly mentally healthy workplace demands proactive, thoughtful strategies.

In today's fast-paced work environment, it's becoming increasingly clear that the wellbeing of our employees isn't just a nice-to-have; it's absolutely fundamental to how successful our organisations can be. While many things contribute to a thriving workplace, we truly believe that the role of managers is uniquely critical. You, as managers, are right there on the front lines, directly shaping team dynamics, influencing individual experiences, and ultimately, impacting the overall mental health of your teams. This is precisely where empathetic leadership doesn't just shine, it transforms workplaces into spaces of genuine understanding, unwavering support, and meaningful growth.

In May, the Government announced plans to expand mental health support to 900,000 school children by 2026. The goal is to give six in ten pupils access to a mental health support team within two years, and to reach every student by 2029 or 2030. It sounds like progress on the surface, and in some ways it is. But the pace of the rollout could mean vital help arrives too late for many.

On Men’s Health Week (9-15 June), employers across the UK should be reminded of the importance of meaningful, everyday actions to support men’s mental health. The key is consistency over spectacle. Too often, we assume support has to come in the form of big, bold gestures. But in reality, people respond better to small, genuine, everyday actions, things that feel authentic and human, instead of corporate or forced.

While stress is often discussed openly in the workplace, burnout remains a more elusive and misunderstood issue which can have serious and long-lasting effects on both individuals and organisations. Burnout is not just about feeling overworked; it's about reaching a point of emotional, physical, and mental depletion.   Crucially, employers who understand the early warning signs are in a far stronger position to support their teams and prevent long-term damage, something that should be openly discussed.

This mental health week Red Umbrella were joined by Evie Barzycki, a student on work experience. In this post Evie talks about the current state of young people's mental health in 2025.

As the UK faces a rise in people of working age being economically inactive due to long-term sickness, welfare reforms are being put into place to alleviate pressure on the system.