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Be aware of stress and the importance of your mental health

Carol Swift, headshot photograph

April is Stress Awareness Month. In this blogpost Mental Health First Aider, Carol tells us how to be more aware of our own stress and how to spot the signs of stress in our colleagues.

Why you don’t have to be blue this Monday

Fay Cooper working from home

Monday 18 January has been dubbed 'Blue Monday', apparently the most depressing day of the year.
But don’t despair just yet!
Here some of our colleagues from the DWP Digital Wellbeing Forum share lots of ways to boost your mood.

It’s good to feel included: celebrating National Inclusion Week and Black History Month

Olutade Bankole working from home

Since joining DWP Digital, during the COVID-19 lock down, Olutade has felt included and valued, so he's shared his experiences so far to coincide with National Inclusion Week.

Life in reserve

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Danny is just about to begin a new challenge as a reservist with the paratroopers. Find out how the Civil Service recognises the vital role reservists play. Our organisation not only supports volunteering of this kind, but encourages it and offers flexible working conditions and the time to take part.