Unmind

We all have that manager we’ll never forget — for better or worse Our relationship with our manager has a bigger impact on our mental health and wellbeing than that of our therapists, and even as much as our partners But most managers get little or no training. They're accidental bosses promoted based on technical skill rather than their ability to lead people So we hit the streets of London and New York to hear your stories — the good ones, the bad ones, and everything in between

The stats don't lie. But they aren’t changed in day seminars. They require organization-wide measures. On-demand leadership training. And what does that look like? Find out in our handbook below 👇

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the riots occurring across the UK 💛 Whether or not you are part of a directly targeted community or city, these events may still impact you. It’s natural to feel concern for yourself, family, loved ones, colleagues or community. Dr Ramesh Perera-Delcourt, our Head of Psychology, shares a few things you might find helpful for taking care of yourself or others: ✍ Acknowledge the situation and the emotions it stirs up. You could write down or even just name what you’re feeling. This can help you understand the feeling, let it be there, then pass. 📚 Make time for things that replenish you, such as reading, watching TV, savouring food, trying to stick to a sleep routine, or any kind of physical activity. 🤝 Connect with support systems. Human connection can be a powerful source of comfort and strength. Try to connect with those who support you and, if you feel able to do so, those who you can support, both inside and outside of work. 💛 Be kind to yourself and others. Speak to yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer to someone you care about – with a warm tone of voice, recognising that you are doing your best and focussing on what’s right for you. 📵 Manage media consumption. You can set time limits on how much you check the news and social media. Unfollow or mute what distresses you and focus on accounts or news stories that uplift you or make you feel hopeful. 👉 Ensure physical safety. Be aware of any risks of violence in your local area and avoid these spots if possible. Your physical safety is paramount, and taking precautions can help you feel more secure. ✨ Support charities combatting racism or supporting asylum seekers and refugees, such as: ✨ HOPE not hate ✨ Exit Hate Trust ✨ Stop Hate UK ✨ British Red Cross ✨ Migrant Voice ✨ Refugee Action We've made a selection of short Unmind resources free to access that might help you at this time. If you need to talk to someone, follow the Help Guide link in the comments, or you can call Mind's Support Line on 0300 102 1234

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Who gives a crap about their companies’ wellbeing? Our newest partners certainly do. We’re very proud to be Who Gives A Crap's newest mental health provider, helping them champion wellbeing while they save the planet – one toilet roll at a time. (Pst. whether you're a large company or small, if you have big aspirations for wellbeing-led performance, we're here for you too. Get in touch with Unmind today.)

Leaders aren’t just people who steer projects and sign off vacations. They inspire positive change within individuals and across entire organizations. Shout out to: Dolores Trevor Mike Lissy RJ Mel Randy Andrew Miguel Thank you for your leadership. Who’s a leader you love? Give them a shoutout below 📣

‘How are you doing?’ We all remember the bosses that asked us this, and the ones that didn’t. But even more so, the ones that actively heard out our response 👂 Who’s a past or present boss that’s always heard you? Make sure to tag them below 👇

There are some naturally brilliant bosses out there. But for most, it takes training - which they too often don’t receive. Our recent survey showed that 66% of employees would feel much more supported at work if their manager had learnt sufficient mental health skills. Without these skills, individuals can burn out and organizations can lose out on the talent that matters. But we’re here to help people leaders support themselves and their teams’ wellbeing. And subsequently build more resilient, thriving organizations. Find out how in our free handbook below. 📔

People don’t stay with good companies, they stay with good bosses. And today, we celebrate them. The ones who support their team’s wellbeing. The ones with the skills to shape a positive workplace culture. The ones who make Monday a day to actually look forward to, not dread. But not everyone is lucky enough to get the good boss. Because 82% aren’t taught what ‘good’ looks like. But great leadership is learnable. And we’re empowering leaders with the mental health skills they need to help their teams thrive. See how via the link below 🔗

What’s actually effective in creating high performing, psychologically safe teams? Big question - with limited data. And with 82% of managers lacking formal leadership training, there was a need to find out. So we decided to tackle this with our team of expert organizational and clinical psychologists analysing the impact of mental health training tailored directly to the needs of managers. 1 trial. 300 leaders. Essential findings. And our latest handbook has all the details 👇