
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Winter for many is the most wonderful time of the year. However, for many others Winter represents dreary weather, dull days and grey skies. Winter can be a difficult and somewhat depressing time for people, and this is attributed to a number of factors: Short days, and the cold weather Anti-climax following Christmas celebrations New … Read more

New Year, New Me.
Every year, people make New Year’s resolutions, most of which do not tend to last longer than a couple of months. With the year 2020 not being the year we expected this year we need to focus on ourselves. While many people are able to make resolutions and stick to them, for lots of us … Read more

Eight tips for achieving wellbeing on a budget
With the country in the second lockdown of the year we need to find ways to feel better about ourselves in body, mind and spirit and it doesn’t have to involve extensive workout at the gym, an expensive spa day or a long haul holiday to the Maldives. Here are a few simple steps … Read more

Bullying in the Workplace
It is estimated that over half the population has experienced or witnessed bullying at one time or another. Bullying can happen to anyone, at any level of an organisation, and from any walk of life. In the workplace it occurs most frequently between a person in authority and a subordinate, but it can also occur … Read more

Top tips on managing stress
Developing a coping mechanism for stress can be challenging. However, dealing with stress over a long period of time can actually have an impact on your immune system causing you long term health problems. During the Christmas period, we want to make sure you are aware of ways to reduce stress levels by making simple … Read more

6 ways to get more value from your EAP service
Now more than ever, there is a strong business need to have an engaged Employee Assistance Programme partner to proactively address new workplace issues. Here are 6 ways to get more value from your EAP service. Together we can make EAP great again. Promote your EAP effectively Often, employee simply aren’t aware their employer had … Read more

World Mental Health Day
We want to continue the conversation following this years World Mental Health Day as it comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The past months have brought many challenges: for health-care workers, providing care in difficult circumstances, going to work fearful of bringing COVID-19 … Read more

Citizen Housing – Testimonial
Tenant Support and Wellbeing Service The first product we launched after becoming Citizen was our Tenant Support and Wellbeing Service delivered by Life & Progress. The service is a free, independent service which gives our tenants 24/7 access to confidential telephone counselling, advice and support. Through the service our tenants can get help with: Mental … Read more

The Launch of MyMindPal
We are delighted to bring to you our latest product MyMindPal. A product that will help everyday working people to strengthen their ability to handle life’s challenges and navigate those who need immediate support through a confidential and safe place. Prevention and early risk identification are the two most effective ways to protect the welfare … Read more
How to cope with suicidal thoughts?
World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. In the UK, men are three times as likely to die by suicide than women. In the Republic of Ireland, … Read more


