Mental Health Awareness Week: Take time out to avoid burnout

'Live as rounded a life as possible'

clock • 5 min read

Michael Markwell, HR director of international health at Allianz Partners, writes about the dangers of burnout to mental health on both a personal and professional level

If the last year has shown us anything, it's our ability to be resilient. We can adapt in the face of adverse situations, through creativity, ingenuity and a determination to survive and thrive. That said, time and circumstances can erode resilience, particularly when external pressures and stresses are relentless. Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness week, which is a timely reminder for us each to check in on our own stresses, and to help others take time to reflect and press pause, if needed. We are living through one of the most stress-inducing periods of modern ...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Employee Benefits

One in five men unaware of employer health support: Bupa

One in five men unaware of employer health support: Bupa

Delaying diagnosis amid fears of career impact

Jaskeet Briah
clock 12 January 2026 • 2 min read
Towergate Employee Benefits completes Everywhen rebrand

Towergate Employee Benefits completes Everywhen rebrand

New website launched

Jaskeet Briah
clock 05 January 2026 • 1 min read
Partner Insight: Workplace health review signals new benefit options for advisers

Partner Insight: Workplace health review signals new benefit options for advisers

Simplyhealth Keeping Britain wo…

Simplyhealth
clock 18 December 2025 • 1 min read