In 2019, 6721 lives were lost to suicide in the UK. Each death a tragedy for the person, their families, friends, colleagues and…
Tag: Mental Health
Britain is “sleep walking” into a mental health crisis
So read the title of a recent article in the Guardian. This was one of two recent newspaper articles that have highlighted the impact…
CIPA appoints Welfare Officer
Jonathan’s Voice is delighted to see the appointment of Jonathan Foster, Appleyard Lees trainee patent attorney, to the role of Chartered Institute of Patent…
Mental wellbeing in academia
Jonathan's close friend Dave Horsfall writes, "Jon and I met at university and lived together in Leeds after we graduated. It was a great…
Mental Health Awareness Week Theme: Kindness
As we enter another week of ‘lockdown’, it is becoming increasingly clear what a challenging time this is and that we need to be…
Working from home
It seems as if working from home may well become the pattern for many of us for the immediate future, and beyond. It can…
Looking After Yourself In Current Times
Here at Jonathan’s Voice we aim to promote mental well-being in the workplace and beyond. Now, more than ever it is important that look…
What’s the Employer Pledge?
Signing the pledge at one time was a commitment to abstinence from alcohol, arising from a belief in the harm that alcohol could do…
Blue Monday: is it the saddest day of the year?
Blue Monday is often described as the saddest day of the year. Evidence indicates it was concocted 15 years ago by a travel company.…