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Three Mental Health Challenges Holding Back Tech Teams

After a turbulent few years, tech teams (both big and small) have come to a consensus: Employee mental well-being is critical for business success, especially in the fast-paced world of tech.

The link between mental health and job performance has been firmly established, as has the positive impact of a psychologically safe workplace and proper mental health support. This explains the strong return on investment for employee mental health and well-being—on average, a return of $5.30 for every $1 spent. The realization that employee mental well-being is critical for business success has been a long time coming.

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NHS nurses' strike could 'overwhelm' hospital wards and leave patient safety in 'precarious position' over Bank Holiday weekend, health chiefs warn.

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A diet of soups and shakes is being made available on the NHS after it was shown to reverse diabetes. Anyone in England diagnosed with the type 2 version of the disease in the last six years can now be referred for the weight loss support scheme by their GP.

Patients are prescribed an 800-calories-a-day liquid diet for three months, with the £1,100 cost of the soups and shakes covered by the NHS.

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Read more on The Independent Britain’s dental health desperately needs a check-up

An increasing number of people cannot access dental care at all; others – including children and expectant mothers – find themselves on years-long waiting lists.

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