(Tigger warning) Suicide is the leading cause of death in young people under the age of 35 in the UK, according to the charity PAPYRUS. The impact of suicide is devastating.

It is important to know that suicide is preventable, not inevitable, therefore it is so important to know that you’re not on your own and that help is out there for anyone struggling.

In recent news, the story of 12-year-old Sarah Griffin https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67081855 has brought to light the severe consequences of vaping.

Sarah, who had asthma and was a heavy vaper, suffered a lung collapse and spent four days in an induced coma. Her experience has ignited concerns about the side effects of vaping, particularly among children and adolescents and young and venerable adults .

Read about the top 5 ways to look after yourself at work; Hydration. dressing appropriately, taking short breaks in cool areas, modifying work practices and promoting a supportive work environment.

The Eatwell Guide and the British Nutrition Foundation say we should drink 6 to 8 cups or glasses of fluid a day. Staying hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. It can help support physical performance, prevent headaches and constipation, and more. Water, lower-fat milk and sugar-free drinks, including tea and coffee, all count.

Many of us may experience these common stressful situations in the workplace or while studying. The important thing is understanding how to manage them. This Stress Awareness Month (April) we wanted to share some advice with you.

How many times have you caught yourself saying I don’t have time to stop, especially while at work?

No matter how busy you are you can always find time to take a 1 minute for yourself, even if it is while waiting for the kettle to boil for a cup of tea/coffee.

Summer is definitely here and with temperatures reaching record levels, focusing on your studies is naturally going to be tough. Luckily, Umbrella Training is here with some top tips to help you beat the heat.

Our commitment to welfare is clear even before an apprentice starts their leanring journey. During the skills and eligibility interview we ask specific questions around wellbeing and mental health, to encourage the new applicants to share openly their stress levels, workload worries, anxiety or any other difficulty they might be going through.

At Umbrella, we believe de-stressing is an important part of anyone's day. We can all get a bit overwhelmed with work and life’s up’s and down’s.

We all need reminding to take a step back and breathe. Here are our staffs tips and tricks on how they destress.

Launching today, Tuesday 5th May, the now pauseinitiative offers a free, practical, self-care toolkit to help keep your mental health in shape. The project is the brainchild of Craig Prentice, founder of mum, the hospitality talent solutions business, who has created this initiative in collaboration with Peter Kerwood, a marketing freelancer.

Umbrella Training COO Jo Simovic praised now pause: “Good mental health is so important…”