How to support a loved-one who has PMAD (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder)
Most of us refer to it as the “baby blues,” but for some new mothers, it’s a phenomenon that lasts longer and cuts far deeper than they could ever have imagined. Whilst the miracle of bringing a new life into the world is a magical…
Coping with Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace
For a moment, close your eyes and imagine that your boss just emailed you about an unfinished assignment. How does your body respond and why? The unfinished assignment, in this situation, acts as a stressor and your body instantly responds to it by activating a…
Understanding Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
If this is the first time you’re hearing about PMDD, you’re not alone. Despite being a serious disorder which affects the livelihoods of many thousands of women, PMDD seldom receives the attention it deserves, and it has been reported that around 90% of women with…
Burnout vs. Depression
The term ‘burnout’ has become a hallmark of millennial culture, but as much as it defines the zeitgeist, only recently did the World Health Organization (WHO) start recognizing it as an ‘occupational phenomenon’. WHO defines ‘burnout’ as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace…
Coping with the January Blues as we approach Blue Monday
According to pop culture theories, every year, the third Monday of January is known as “Blue Monday”. Well, it’s Blue Monday again, a day which was awarded the “most depressing day of the year”. So, is it really the most depressing day of the year?…
6 Ways To Cope With Change
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” – George Bernard Shaw The one thing in life that is certain is change. Everyone has experienced some form of change in their lives, whether it be positive or negative….
How can mindfulness help your mental wellbeing?
“Realise deeply that the present moment is all you have” – Eckhart Tolle It’s so easy to rush through life. The majority of us live fast-paced lives and often forget to embrace the moment for what it truly is. Mindfulness has been around for the…
Why is it important for everyone in the organisation to receive leadership training?
Traditionally, leadership training has only been offered or provided to employees who are currently in leadership roles or those who are being considered for a promotion into a leadership role. Although there is no evidence to support the claim that only leaders benefit from leadership…
What World Mental Health Day (and every other day) at Plumm Looks Like
World Mental Health Day is around the corner, and all of us at Plumm are super pumped to honour it. But, before we share how, here’s a bit of context. World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness of mental health issues globally…
World Mental Health Day: Mental Health in An Unequal World
The World Federation for Mental Health has announced the theme for World Mental Health Day 2021: Mental Health in an Unequal World. The theme holds great significance in highlighting the large disparity between the availability of mental healthcare facilities. Unequal access surges between 75% to…
7 Ways to Get Your Colleagues to Work With You Better
We spend more than half of our waking hours at work with our colleagues. It’s essential then that we build productive and rewarding relationships with them. Being able to get along with the people we work with can have several benefits, both in and out of the workplace. Working with other team members with whom you have a great work relationship can…
Asking People “Are You Okay” May Not Be Enough
What are the chances that you will speak the truth the first time when someone asks you, “How are you?” How often do your friends answer truthfully when you ask them, “Are you okay?” According to an article published by Huffington Post, “More than 78 per cent of us say we are fine even when we…