Apr 10Unveiling Narcissism: Understanding the Personality Disorder that can Destroy Your RelationshipsNarcissism is a personality disorder characterized by an inflated opinion of one’s importance, a lack of empathy for others, and a constant need for admiration and attention. People with narcissistic personality disorder often have trouble forming strong connections with others and might engage in harmful behaviors to keep their sense…6 min read6 min read
Apr 28, 2021When Your Job Makes You MiserableDo you dread the beginning of every working day? Do you glance at your watch countless times hoping it’s almost closing time? Or are you dealing with such employees? Perhaps all you need is a change of attitude, for all our experiences begin in the mind. We don’t admit this…Workplace3 min readWorkplace3 min read
Apr 23, 2020How to be more resilient at work?5 simple tips to be more resilient at work Our lives are becoming more and more stressful these days. Most individuals, however, ignore stress. Ignoring stress can snowball into a bigger problem later. The best way out is to become more resilient, especially at work. …Resilience4 min readResilience4 min read
Apr 2, 2018Warning — Post Holiday Downers about!A dear friend of mine called me two days ago. He said, ‘Pedro, I haven’t been feeling too well (mentally). I think it’s because I’ve decreased my meds’. The interesting thing is, he’s not the only one that has expressed this. Maybe not in the same language, but the same…Mental Health2 min readMental Health2 min read
Apr 2, 2018Managing Work Stress Prior to ChristmasIt’s around about this time of year that many people in organisations look at their calendar and realise they’re on the downhill run to Christmas. It’s a time when managers and HR professionals notice an increase in the number of employee complaints, performance issues, absenteeism and team conflict. …Mental Health5 min readMental Health5 min read
Apr 2, 2018Unlocking The Mysteries Of Workplace Madness — Part 3 of 3What is it that makes certain workplaces mentally healthy while others toxic? In this last part of Mary’s interview, Mary talks about: the impact of mental illness at work ‘to disclose or not to disclose’ on making workplaces that are people friendly How to ‘get real’ with stigma What do you think? What, in your opinion, is the key ingredient to a mentally healthy workplace? Originally published at www.wmhi.com.au.Mental Health1 min readMental Health1 min read
Apr 2, 2018Unlocking The Mysteries Of Workplace Madness — Part 2 of 3Good mental health at work can be tricky. The workplace is a place where rules of behavior need to be observed. So, what room is there for madness at work? Is there any? In Part 1 of our interview, Mary O’Hagan made the point that madness should be respected…Mental Health1 min readMental Health1 min read
Apr 2, 2018Unlocking The Mysteries Of Workplace Madness — Part 1 of 3I love talking about mental health at work. In our Mental Health First Aid courses, I especially love talking to people about tips and strategies for dealing with a mental health emergency. So when I thought about interviewing Mary O’Hagan, I knew I had to make it happen! Mary brings…Mental Health2 min readMental Health2 min read
Apr 2, 2018When Work Becomes A War ZoneIt’s been all over the news. Marcos Ambrose has punched Casey Mears after the race. These are role models to many people. And the racecourse is their workplace. What makes people think that it’s ok to bring violence, of any kind, into the workplace? At what point does a person…Mental Health2 min readMental Health2 min read
Apr 2, 201810 Essential Elements of a Workplace Wellness Strategy1 in 5 people are impacted by mental health problems every year in Australia. That means that at least 1 in 5 of your employees will either experiencing a full blown mental health crisis, or an unidentified one. This is well known to impact on productivity, absenteeism, presenteeism, workplace injuries…Mental Health2 min readMental Health2 min read