Should I ask someone directly if they are thinking about suicide?

Yes. Directly, calmly, and in those words. The evidence is clear that asking does not plant the idea. Here's how to do it.

How do I support a colleague who is struggling with their mental health?

Someone's just told you they're not okay. Your next 60 seconds matter more than you think. Here's what to do, and what not to.

How do I talk to my boss about my mental health?

Carefully, honestly, and sooner than feels comfortable. A practical guide to one of the hardest conversations at work.

What is psychological safety, and how do you build it?

The confidence that you can speak up, admit a mistake or say "I'm struggling" without it being held against you. Here's how it's built, and how it's broken.

What is sensory overload, and how does it affect people at work?

Imagine writing an email while someone flickers the lights and plays three radios. For some colleagues, that's just Tuesday.

What is masking, and why does it matter at work?

Masking is the invisible work of hiding who you are to appear "normal". It often works, which is exactly the problem.

What is presenteeism, and why does it matter?

Working while unwell is quietly the most expensive problem in British business. £24 billion a year, and most of it invisible.

What are an employer's responsibilities for mental health at work?

Yes, you have legal duties around mental health. But the employers who only do the legal minimum are missing the point entirely.

What is a Mental Health First Aider and what does the training cover?

Physical first aiders are in every workplace. So why not mental health? Here's what an MHFAider actually does, and what the training involves.

How do I support neurodivergent colleagues at work?

Forget grand gestures. Supporting neurodivergent colleagues starts with clear communication, sensory awareness, and asking one brilliant question.

How do you build a mentally healthy workplace culture?

You can't policy your way to a healthy culture. It's built in small moments, led from the top, and modelled before it's mandated.

What are the signs of burnout, and what should I do about it?

Exhaustion, cynicism, and the creeping sense that nothing you do matters. Burnout has three faces, and rest alone won't fix it.

Is it safe to be vulnerable at work, and what do you do when it isn't?

"Bring your whole self to work" is easy to say. But is it actually safe? An honest answer to the question nobody asks out loud.

How do I support a colleague who is struggling with their mental health?

Someone's just told you they're not okay. Your next 60 seconds matter more than you think. Here's what to do, and what not to.

What is a reasonable adjustment, and what does it look like in practice?

Reasonable adjustments have a scary legal reputation. In reality, most cost little or nothing, and they benefit everyone.

How much does poor mental health cost UK employers?

£51 billion a year. Or another way to look at it £3000 per person per year.

That's Deloitte's latest figure. Here's where the money goes, and why the biggest cost is the one you can't see.

What is neurodiversity in the workplace?

Around 1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent. Here's what that actually means, and why the iPhone versus Android comparison changes everything.

What should a workplace wellbeing policy include?

A wellbeing policy that lives in a drawer protects nobody. Here's what a genuinely useful one contains.

How do I spot the signs that someone is struggling at work?

People rarely announce they're struggling. But they do show you. The key is noticing change, not symptoms.