As we are currently experiencing, viruses like Covid-19 and SARS threaten not only physical wellbeing but also the mental health of those infected. The risk and potential impact of this has been highlighted in a study of the 2003 SARS outbreak.…

The CourseSight community has been rapidly growing across the UK and overseas since its launch, and recently, the team welcomed its first training provider based in the United States. CourseSight is therefore delighted to introduce its newest member, TalentQuest, which is delivering over 100 e-learning courses via the platform as part of its highly acclaimed Leadership Series.…

The CourseSight team is excited to announce the recent addition of a valuable new series of training courses to its portal. The AWARE Series provides a framework of relevant tailored training to both employers and individuals, and can be delivered however the delegate chooses, whether via face-to-face, online or e-learning training. This flexibility in delivery is arguably more vital now than ever with more and more learners needing to opt for online alternatives to obtain their required training in the face of a new national lockdown.…

According to the World Health Organisation, the average adult spends one third of their life at work, although this might seem like an underestimation for many who tend to work much longer than the typical 9-5. It is perhaps unsurprising therefore that work-related stress can be one of the biggest contributors to poor mental health.…

Across the construction industry, the conversation around mental health awareness has rarely been more vital. With the uncertainty surrounding upcoming construction projects, Brexit worries and the challenges facing open worksites attempting to follow ‘COVID-secure’ safety protocols, the sector as a whole is experiencing immense pressure.…

Understanding how work-related stress can lead to deeper mental health problems is the first step to protecting yourself against it. Acknowledging that work can be stressful and that the new ‘Work from Home’ norm has brought with it a host of different challenges, all of which can be incredibly wearing and demanding, is a vital first step.…

Imagine the heightened anxiety for those looking for work in the current job market whilst trying to navigate the stigma of parole, having been released from prison during the COVID-19 pandemic. As well as facing all the usual challenges associated with finding your feet in society again, people in this position have come out into a world that has completely changed, possibly forever.…

The Zero Suicide Alliance has nationally rolled out a free online Step Up training module which focuses on supporting people who may be encountering mental health issues as the pandemic plays out. The move comes as the UK records a 'concerning' rise in coronavirus cases with 3,000 new infections being confirmed this week – the highest daily rise since May.…

The CourseSight team is pleased to announce the launch of our latest competence management initiative for the construction industry. Having been the smart technology provider for the CSCS card for…