October is World Menopause Awareness Month providing a great opportunity to expand on the increasingly noisy discussions taking place about this important subject.

Starting a business can be challenging. Uncertain trading conditions can be common with a startup business, and worries about your new venture can take a toll on your mental and physical wellbeing.

A third of SME owners reveal they are surviving on less than 5 hours sleep a night on average, as stress, anxiety and depression cripple small business owners across the country. The recent survey of 1,070 small business owners by small business insurance provider Simply Business has uncovered the full extent of the mental health challenges faced by the UK’s self-employed.

New research has revealed that 70% of autistic people in the UK haven’t been offered professional support. That’s according to Brain in Hand, the digital innovation healthcare company urgently calling for better support for the autistic community.

Mental health is hugely important, both in the workplace and beyond. But with the pressures of increasingly fast-paced work environments, it can be difficult to find time to prioritise our mental health.

The transition from summer to autumn can be difficult to navigate for many of us, as the days get darker, and the weather gets colder. The change in seasons will see 3 in 10 adults experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) over the coming months, a form of short-term depression that typically affects people more so in the winter than summer.

Amid market pressures and seismic changes to how we work, business leaders are putting more focus on productivity than ever before. In fact, new data from Asana based on 3,000 UK and US leaders reveals some leaders are prioritising improving productivity in their organisations over securing revenue.

Sick building syndrome is an elusive health condition – we have a limited understanding of it, other than its core symptoms and that it’s most commonly developed by poor office environments.

To mark Happiness at Work Week on the 25th of September, a new study by UK-based Virtual Business Assistant firm, and champion of positive workplace policies, SpareMyTime, reveals which European countries prioritise employee wellbeing. They have found that Norway is the best country in Europe for work-life balance, with low-income inequality and workers less likely to work long hours than their European counterparts.

A recent study has revealed that as many as one in three small business owners have previously experienced burnout, and more than half (56%) reported poor mental health over the last 12 months.

Towergate Health & Protection has released figures from one of its leading employee assistance programme (EAP) providers, which show the extent to which counselling helps employees with mental health issues.

RedArc, the nurse-led health and wellbeing support service, is highlighting that a focus on connectedness can be a key way to prevent the incidence of suicide, and ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, it believes employers and insurers should consider building this message and support into their communications and provision.

Continuous price rises on necessities, swiftly evolving ways of working, and geopolitical conflict have many members of the workforce struggling with mental health. Employers are uniquely positioned to support employee wellbeing—employees spend the majority of their waking hours at work during the week, and 70% trust their organisations to provide them with help in times of need.

A recent Microsoft survey has confirmed the suspicions of the working world. Burnout among employees has reached the level of an international crisis, especially fast-paced, high-pressure roles like sales. Here, Ross Slogrove, UK and Ireland country manager at VoIP phone system provider Ringover, explains how using technology effectively can alleviate burnout and reduce pressure in target-driven business functions.

In the relentless whirlwind of modern life, the importance of self-care often takes a back seat. Yet, it is a vital practice that can not only preserve your mental wellbeing but also save your life. The understanding and consistent practice of self-care form the foundation of a healthy, balanced existence.

Successfully navigating the challenges of running a startup demands a collective effort. As a tight-knit team, you’ll often lean on one another for support to manage the inevitable ups and downs. But this pressure can take its toll on wellbeing.

If you’re yet to hear about the Lazy Girl Job trend, then perhaps you’ve been working too much and not spending enough down time scrolling the internet. This new movement has gained popularity quickly and for good reason.

Tips from workplace psychologist, Dr Lynda Folan, Managing Director at Inspired Development

Talking about your mental health with your boss can be a difficult conversation to have, but it can be worth the effort if you’re struggling with your wellbeing.

As a founder, there are various hurdles you will go through, but that doesn’t mean you need to overcome them on your own. There is help out help there to elevate your business and point you in the right direction. Business mentors come in different forms but recruiting one that suits your business needs and personality can greatly enhance you as a founder and make your business, stand out. Here are the six signs you need a business mentor to lead you to success.