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The purpose of this series is to improve mental health literacy, distinguish between mental health issues and illnesses, raise awareness of mental health, break down stigmas, and nurture mental wellness resilience for those who need it most.

Creating happiness in challenging times

Discussing the elements that make up happiness (there is a happiness formula') and what we can do during difficult times to still feel positive emotional states.
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What is mental health, and dispelling the stigmatisation associated with mental health

There is a need to dispel myths and ignorance surrounding mental illnesses that is responsible for the stigma and reluctance to seek treatment.
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Why EQ (emotional intelligence) is important for success

Examining what EQ really is (there are 4 dimensions), why it is so important in work and life, and how to increase it.
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Emotional flexibility: Beyond positive thinking

Being able to manage our emotions well and developing strategies to prevent them impacting negatively on our behaviour. It is not just positive thinking, it is about correct thinking and value based action.
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Coping mechanisms for stress, anxiety and depression

Coping with stress, anxiety or depression - typically entails adapting to or tolerating stressful experiences - or realities while attempting to maintain a healthy self-image and mental balance.
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How to identify potential triggers of stress, anxiety and depression

Triggers may vary; however, many triggers are common among people with mental illnesses. Identifying your triggers both at home and at work is a vital step in managing mental illnesses.
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The gender impact on health and wellbeing

Does gender norms impact the wellbeing of women and men during their lives? There have been global commitments to achieve gender equity. Nonetheless, the extent of gender stereotypes and their impact on mental wellbeing remains to be debated.
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Mental Health in the workplace

Workplace mental illness reduces productivity, increases sick-related absenteeism, results in poor job quality, wastes resources, and even jeopardizes workplace safety. It is critical to take a proactive approach to treating mental illness in the workplace.
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Mental Toughness

Developing and maintaining mental toughness is critical for comprehending and completing tasks in the face of hardship. If you want to improve your mental toughness and handle stress, the first step is to concentrate on developing a strong, positive attitude in daily life.
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Why a High Emotional Quotient to thrive in a D-VUCAD World

We need skills and tools to equip us to lead ourselves and others more effectively. Research shows that people and leaders have the skills to really ‘be the difference that makes the difference’, those leaders and people with a high emotional intelligence. The good news is that this can be learnt!
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Employee wellness and productivity

Researchers examined a wellness program and discovered that all workers who participated, increased their productivity by one full workday each month on average! In a world where studies show that the typical worker is only productive for around 3 hours per day, increasing productivity should be a major objective for many companies.
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A Healthy Business Model

A business model is a blueprint for how an organisation will generate value. Finally, it relates to an organisation's potential core. It addresses basic questions about the issue the organisation want to solve and how they intend to solve it. However, is the mental health and wellbeing of employees’ part of that business model?
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Building your resilience and fostering wellbeing

Resilience refers to your ability to cope with and recover from life's challenges. According to research, although some individuals seem to be born with resilience, these characteristics may also be taught.
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