21 mental wellbeing case studies.
These short clips are taken from our video case studies. They combine lived-experience with expert insight that encourages positive outcomes.
Explore the collection.
Financial Wellness
We all have to take responsibility for our finances but sometimes, whether through our own habits, unforeseen circumstances or just bad luck, we can get into difficulty. When we’re constantly worrying about our finances then everything else, including our work, can suffer. We share coping mechanisms as well practical ways to regain control.
Gail Wilcox
Gail had to take time out of work to take care of her sick husband but bills went unpaid and debts soon mounted up.
Shannay Adembe
New to London, Shannay soon found out that retail therapy can get out of control Her self-esteem soon took a hit.
Tom Murphy
Tom sank all his savings into buying a flat, but unexpected redundancy soon made repayments difficult to meet.
Stress
Most of us probably think that work stress is a normal thing. However it doesn’t take much to tip the scale and more severe work stress symptoms need to be recognised so that staff are not over-worked or reaching breaking point. Our expert presenters share some of the strategies for making workloads achievable and maximising productivity.
Cassandra Gomez
With increased responsibility for recruitment, onboarding and induction, Cassandra worries she is losing her edge.
Hamza Chen
Hamza has to balance providing the best possible care for his dental patients with increasingly stressful management responsibilities.
Yasmin Evans
Yasmin has been managing her own small business through strong growth, but the stress is beginning to show.
Burnout
Workplace burnout differs from day to day stress in that it results from prolonged stress. The work burnout symptoms can include a feeling of being demotivated, not finding the enjoyment in work, running out of steam. It can lead to tiredness and exhaustion, and potentially even a breakdown. however burnout at work can be managed successfully.
Chris Porter
Data analyst Chris found it difficult to switch off because despite working from home he’s constantly on call. Help comes from his family.
Ivy Barrett
As a charity Services Director, Ivy’s become so dedicated to her role that she’s lost sight of her priorities and looking after herself.
Kieran Howes
Kieran, a budding journalist, has been trying to make a name for himself, but taking on too much work is leaving him in a permanent state of exhaustion.
Anger
Anger in the workplace is the one mental health condition that constitutes unacceptable behaviour. Work can be demanding and things don’t always go according to plan. Our expert presenters show how we can be working on anger issues at work, not only how we can control anger, but also how we can reduce the situations that trigger it in the first place.
Jamie Sinclair
Head chef Jamie insists on a disciplined kitchen but resorts to bullying behaviour. A more sympathetic management style yields better results.
Manuela Quijano
Event planner Manuela silently rages at the day to day frustrations of the job until her assigned mentor offers practical advice.
Stuart McGee
Stuart is a perfectionist who suspects that other team members are letting him down his intolerance leads to angry outbursts that need to be controlled.
Loneliness
It’s an extremely personal feeling but lonely people may still smile and put on a brave face and go unnoticed. Overwhelming loneliness can limit a person’s ability to perform in a team. Our advice is for both managers and individuals to help them recognise the causes and symptoms of loneliness, and to find ways for improvement.
Josh Milton
New to his role, Josh thinks his older colleagues are cliquey and unapproachable. Considering leaving, wise words from his line manager make a difference.
Linda Thomas
Working from home, insurance underwriter, Linda, has the house to herself. She feels lonely and cut off, but talking honestly leads to practical improvements.
Maya Shah
Colleagues in Maya’s new accountancy role misread the signals and start to ignore her. Feeling lonely, Maya makes subtle changes to her routine that help.
Workplace Anxiety
Fear of failure, ever-changing situations at work, constantly worrying, feeling stuck and, navigating different relationships – these can all be a real source of work-related anxiety. The signs aren’t always obvious but once identified, we can support worried employees by helping them to understand how work is causing anxiety, and how to manage it.
Lauren Smith
Newly graduated Lauren has landed a prestigious job with an insurance firm, but she soon starts to feel out of her depth in the professional working environment.
Matt Shadwell
On returning to his construction role following the pandemic, Matt has difficulty adapting to more rigorous compliance procedures and faster turnarounds.
Sajid Khan
Already with a diagnosed history of general anxiety, Sajid puts himself under increasing pressure at work following promotion to a new management role.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a state or a behaviour where we are (completely) focused, present and aware of what we are doing and where we are. Our external environment would have little or no impact on us. Whilst easier said than done, practicing mindfulness will help us better understand ourselves, our capabilities and truly become the best we can be at work.
Richard Boyle
As host of a live radio show Richard has to be really on the ball. When he starts making mistakes live on air it’s time to refocus.
Mark Cullen
Mark runs a busy gym but as it becomes more successful he finds it difficult to concentrate. It’s time to reappraise and sharpen his work habits.
Hussein Samir
Estate agent Hussein has to juggle clients, viewings and sales admin in a competitive market. He learns how to calm down and adapt his work practices.