What Lies Beneath the Question: “What do you do?”     It is often one of the first questions we...

The Quiet Employee …. What Lies Beneath.   “Silence at work can mean many things. The challenge for leaders is...

Sometimes the most important question isn’t, “Why is someone absent today?” It’s what may have been happening for weeks, months...

“I’m Fine” – When employees stop speaking up               The biggest risk to an...

Something New is Coming…   We’re launching a new newsletter called What Lies Beneath—a space for exploring the hidden factors...

The Summer Holiday Paradox: Why it’s so hard to switch off   “I couldn’t wait for my holiday… so why...

The Psychology of the World Cup: More Than Just a Game     Every four years, all around the world,...

Autistic Pride Day: Different, Not Less   To help us understand the importance of days such as Autistic Pride Day,...

Elder Abuse: What is it and why does it matter?   One day we might find ourselves in the category...

Men’s Health Week 2026: Let’s Break the Silence     Men’s Mental Health Matters Beginning on 10th June, Men’s Health...

Pride Month 2026: Belonging, Authenticity and Emotional Wellbeing                   Each year June...

Understanding Addiction and Its Impact on Mental Health                 Every year on 31st...

Digital Overload and Mental Health: How Constant Connectivity Affects Emotional Wellbeing   We are more connected than ever before and...

The Hidden Cost of Always Being Busy – Stress, Burnout & Mental Health In today’s fast-paced world, being busy is...

The Chelsea Flower Show 2026: Why Nature and Green Spaces Support Mental Health and Wellbeing Each year, the RHS Chelsea...

World Bee Day 2026: What Bees Can Teach Us About Mental Health, Balance, and Community “I love bees. When I...

Dementia Action Week 2026:  Supporting the Mental Health of Carers. Caring for a loved one with dementia can be one...

International Day of Families: Strengthening Relationships, Communication & Emotional Wellbeing The International Day of Families is a global reminder of the...

International Nurses Day 2026: Supporting the Mental Health of Nurses Every year on 12 May, the world celebrates International Nurses...

Mental Health Awareness 2026 Every year, Mental Health Awareness Week invites us to pause and check in with ourselves, our loved ones,...

International Mother’s Day 2026: On International Mother’s Day, we at MiP are taking time acknowledge and reflect upon those who nurture,...

Here at MiP, we are celebrating 100 years of Sir David Attenborough. Why? Well, for us here at MiP we...

World Maternal Mental Health Day 2026:  Supporting Mothers’ Wellbeing Every year, World Maternal Mental Health Day shines a light on...

World Penguin Day and Mental Health MiP is celebrating World Penguin Day and at these wonderful creatures. Why? Because we...

Earth Day and the impact on mental health. Since Earth Day was launched in 1970 there has been growing public...

The Absent Client is an extract from a session where the client did not appear. This was not an uncommon...

Reflections from a session with Mr. S, a client in his 50’s who has been in therapy for three years....