Poor sleep does not only leave you feeling tired. It can affect stress, mental health, concentration, decision-making and your overall wellbeing.
This practical guide explains what insufficient sleep can do to your health and why rest matters. Use it to understand what may be happening and identify one change you can begin with.
Mike Lawrence is a multi-award-winning Health & Wellbeing Management Consultant, MHFA England Instructor Member and workplace mental health speaker. He helps organisations across the UK strengthen wellbeing, resilience and performance through practical approaches that stand up under pressure. His work supports leaders to respond confidently to mental health challenges, reduce burnout and move beyond awareness towards meaningful, sustainable cultural change.
Not sure where to start? Choose what you’re looking for and I’ll point you towards the most useful next step.
If you’re feeling stretched, depleted, or close to running on empty, start with resources that help you pause, steady yourself, and understand what support might be useful next.
Explore burnout supportIf you’re looking to train staff, refresh existing Mental Health First Aiders, or build confidence around workplace mental health, this is the best place to begin.
View MHFA trainingIf you want a healthier, more resilient workplace, start with support that helps leaders and teams understand pressure, wellbeing, prevention, and practical next steps.
Explore workplace wellbeingIf you’re planning an event, away day, conference, or leadership session, Mike can bring a practical and human perspective on mental health, resilience, and workplace wellbeing.
Explore speaker enquiriesIf you’re looking for something useful right now, start with Mike’s free resources, videos, blogs, and practical wellbeing content.
Browse free resourcesIf you already know what you need, or you’d prefer to speak to someone directly, send Mike a message and the right next step can be agreed from there.
Contact MikeThis tool guides you around Mike’s resources and services. It does not provide clinical advice. If you feel unsafe or need urgent help, call 999, contact Samaritans on 116 123, or text SHOUT to 85258.
