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Charity urges 'lessons in self-esteem' for young children

The Scotsman – 22/02/10 11:02

CHILDREN as young as eight should be taught about self- esteem to help stop them devel-oping eating disorders, a charity said yesterday

Tackling stress – case studies – What's new at HSE

By HSE

The following case studies are designed to explain the manner in which other organisations have implemented the changes, where they encountered issues, how these were resolved and the ultimate benefits they achieved.

Helpline confidentiality row continues as HR urged to reassure staff of safe reporting environments

Personneltoday.com – 25/02/10 10:59

Employers must reassure staff that any helplines or employee assistance programmes (EAPs) set up will remain 100% confidential in light of the bullying helpline row

Back pain may be 'in the mind'

Telegraph.co.uk – 26/02/10 07:30

Back pain may be all in the mind, according to researchers who recommend sufferers should seek psychological counselling

Tough times bring out the best

Times Online – 28/02/10 00:47

Depression, what depression? Staff at small companies once again kept the smiles on their faces and were big on helping others

Lambeth is Britain's angriest place

Telegraph.co.uk – 01/03/10 07:20

The south London borough topped the list of disgruntled Brits, with the capital being named the angriest city in the country.

Stress over the recession has led to sharp increase in those suffering from ...

Daily Mail

A growing number of people are experiencing dental problems due to excessive teeth grinding, linked to stress over the recession

Major new 'happiness test' for the people of Wales

WalesOnline

Proposals by the Assembly Government to gauge overall life satisfaction have been welcomed by health experts and business leaders as a bold way of building a better balanced country.