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The COVID-19 pandemic arrived unexpectedly, shaking the world and bringing with it widespread stress, fear, confusion, and deep uncertainty for both people and businesses everywhere.

As we navigate the challenges ahead — in the workplace and beyond — it’s essential that individuals are equipped to handle the psychological, social, and economic impacts of COVID-19 with calm, clarity, and resilience. Our personal and collective well-being relies on it.

In light of this, the Workplace Mental Health Institute reached out to its global network of experts, inviting them to share their knowledge, advice, and practical strategies to help others manage during this difficult time. The response was inspiring: 18 experts from 9 countries offered their insights.

This Special Edition of WorkLIFE has become much more than just a publication from the Workplace Mental Health Institute. It’s now a heartfelt collaboration — a true act of kindness and solidarity from caring professionals around the world.

We are deeply grateful to these 18 contributors, and we extend special thanks to all the frontline heroes — healthcare workers, police, pharmacists, supermarket staff, truck drivers, delivery workers, and so many others — who continue to risk their health and safety to support us all.

THANK YOU.

And to you, our reader: May this magazine offer you support, encouragement, and hope. It’s shared with love — please stay healthy and safe.

Meet Sally Forrest, teaching ancient Chinese art forms that improve people’s wellbeing. In our February issue, we also give ideas on how to unlock your child’s mental potential, how to rekindle a waning relationship and we look at the research on whether sexual relations impair sports performance.

Read the January issue of WorkLife here.

This month we look at the psychology of Richard Branson and what makes him tick; the research around the link between body size and people’s perceptions of one’s ability to lead; and delve into the topic of domestic violence as it relates to workplaces.

We believe peace is good for your wellbeing and mental health. We also know that workplaces that embrace conflict and seek peace do better. They tend to have the elusive ‘X’ factor that makes them more attractive to the market and have better cultures. Read more on this December edition of WorkLife…

Mental Wealth reveals an approach to workplace mental health and wellbeing that is proven to get results. We are talking about Mental Wealth through our just released book, Mental Wealth: An Essential Guide to Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing. What else is in WorkLife this month? Check it out here…

This month we delve into the strategic, business mind of Jeff Bezos thanks to the highly brilliant and analytical mind of our cover person, Steve Anderson. You might not know Steve yet, but you will. Soon his book, The Bezos Letters, will be in every book stand in most countries. It’s even being translated into seven different languages. But, who is this ‘overnight success,’ Steve Anderson? Check it out here…

Mental Health is a tsunami that’s coming. Life has acquired a unique complexity of late and this state of affairs is sure to impact people’s mental health. Workplaces must stay on top of this. If they don’t, they risk becoming irrelevant to their workforce and to their market. There’s a high price to be paid when people’s mental health is not cared for. Is your organisation ready? Check it out here…

At the Workplace Mental Health Institute we are painfully aware of the impact of this modern daily life on people. Some thrive. Many do well. Most ‘cope’ (whatever that means), and seems like an ever increasing lot is experiencing stress. How about you? How about your loved ones? Your colleagues? Check it out here…

This April issue of WorkLife has something for everyone. There’s a feature article on Cameron Daddo, an actor and tv personality involved in some important humanitarian efforts. Emi Golding, our Director of Psychology, had the pleasure of interviewing him recently. What else will you find in the April issue? Check it out here…