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What we’ve learned about employee wellbeing from 1000+ coaching sessions
On average, 25% of employees are at risk for stress, burnout or leaving the company. Often, organizations do not know how their employees are doing
Inuka Blog
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Stress
How to recognize the signs of stress and help a stressed employee
We all feel a bit stressed sometimes. Stress can be a good thing because it helps us to focus and perform well. However, when we
Be your own hero
Mental Health in an Unequal World: The theme of World Mental Health Day 2021
Inequality and mental health are interconnected. The factors that determine the quality of your mental health are related to the inequalities in our society. This
Employee wellbeing
Prevention in mental health: why it is important in the workplace
8 out of 10 Dutch employers say that the mental health of their employees is an important factor of success for the company. This is
Mental health
How do we find the balance between work and private life?
Life lessons from Bob de Blob “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” – John Maxwell We all know that corona made us find new working
Stress
Top 3 ways to prevent stress and long-term dropouts in healthcare
The work pressure amongst health care workers in The Netherlands is on average a lot higher than amongst employees in general, causing health care workers
Wellbeing
3 ways to create a healthy organizational culture
A healthy organizational culture is crucial for us to feel safe at work. We have all experienced it in some point of our lives: the
Company news
Inuka at BNR Zaken Doen
Robin explains at BNR how we can help large companies in the prevention of burn-out and long-term sick leave Last Friday, Robin van Dalen pitched Inuka
Company news
Coaching scale-up Inuka raises € 620k investment to achieve mission
In recent months scale-up Inuka has raised € 620K growth money to make mental health accessible to everyone. With their well-being service and platform they
Burn-outs
What are the causes and effects of burn-out and how to prevent it?
Emotionally exhausted, depersonalised from your work and doubting your ability to manage work tasks. This is what a burn-out feels like. In The Netherlands, a
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Top 5 mental health practices to feel mentally stronger
Do you feel like your mental well-being and overall happiness could use a boost? Making mental health practices part of your day and (work) routine
Wellbeing
Making Wellbeing accessible for asylum seekers in the Netherlands
Inuka is on a mission to make wellbeing accessible to everybody. This means that next to supporting employees of various organizations with their wellbeing, Inuka
health tech
Insights from a Behavioural Health Tech Summit
A few weeks ago, the largest behavioral health tech conference took place virtually. This meant, that pioneers in the field of digital mental health came
Be your own hero
An Inuka coach explains: What goes on during an Inuka session
A warm welcome to Inuka “A warm welcome to Inuka! My name is Livian and I am here to guide you through your coming session(s)
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Inuka’s rollercoaster ride to make wellbeing accessible to everybody
Inuka is on a mission to make effective wellbeing support accessible for everyone. Sounds quite cool, right? But do you want to know more? Are
Wellbeing
Supporting employee wellbeing at KIT: an international workforce
It is challenging for KIT to find a fitting employee wellbeing solution for their international workforce. Read about how Inuka met those needs.
covid-19
Recap: Coping with COVID-19: a conversation
Following our regular Coping with COVID-19 webinar series, our favorite psychologist Bjarne Timonen offered us his wise words once again. Did you miss out on it? Worry not! Here is a summary of what was discussed.
Mental health
Enough of myths & uncertainty: What science tells us about COVID-19 & mental health
A quick summary of what science can tell us about COVID-1ß & mental health
Mental health
Inspiration from Ireland on Workplace Wellbeing
Be inspired by the online/home activities over 300 companies have planned for their employees for National Workplace Wellbeing Day in Ireland
Anxiety
Coronavirus & Anxiety: How to Help Employees Cope
With your team sapped with coronavirus anxiety in addition to their usual work, it can be difficult to know how to help. See these tips and strategies.
Anxiety
Coping with Covid-19: a conversation with renowned psychiatrist Prof. Dixon Chibanda
In response to Covid-19, the Inuka Coaching Team has started organizing a webinar series to give everyone access to mental health experts. The first of this series took place 15th of April 2020, and we all loved it. In this article we share the context and insights that were shared in the conversation.
covid-19 stress
9 Lessons Learned from Supporting Remote Workers Through COVID-19 Stress
While we all slow the spread of COVID-19, people around the world are plagued by fear and anxiety. Staying home helps us stay safe from a health perspective, but there are now other things to worry about…
Mental health
Q&A – Is Inuka for me?
Inuka is a service available to anyone, regardless of age, gender or religious affiliation. It is a service that aims to offer completely confidential support for anyone. No issue is too small for the Inuka Life Coaches to help you through.
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What is Inuka?
Inuka means ‘arise’ in Kiswahili, an East-African language, and that’s exactly what we are about. We are a social enterprise with the mission to make it easier for people to find and give mental support.
Mental health
Gentleness as a remedy for stress
We have an awful tendency to set ourselves up for disappointment in life. Particularly with the rise of social and popular media, we are exposed to an unfathomable amount of impressions every day.
Anxiety
Burnout is bad for business
With workplace burnout on the rise, companies need to implement strategies focused on developing sustainable people management practices.
The key? An uncompromising focus on the wellness of their employees.
App
3 Great Apps For When You’re Feeling Down
Tech has made wellbeing support available at the touch of a button. Here’s a list of a few of the apps we’ve found helpful. Written
Mental health
5 Habits That Build Mental Wellbeing
Achieving mental wellbeing can be difficult in a world filled with constant pressure. However, there are strategies you can use to build a stronger, more resilient and calmer mind.
illness
5 ways I try to cope with chronic illness
You know that feeling you have when you have the flu? When you are stuck in bed with a mountain of tissues, a pack of paracetamol, and a hot cup of chamomile tea and all you can think about is how much you will appreciate it when you are not sick anymore?
Be your own hero
5 Reasons Why Seeking Guidance Means Seeking Progress
Struggling with problems, however minor or large, is something every human being experiences. In life, we are often taught to grit our teeth together and push forward.
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The Story of Inuka. Why We Want to Break the Cycle.
Welcome to Inuka! So I hear those of you not familiar with Kiswahili thinking: what is Inuka? It is an East-African word for ‘arise’.
Mental health
Why I care about my mental health, and why you should too.
Essentially, being mentally strong and well allows you to function at your best, and it benefits you and those around you.
Be your own hero
Expert insights on stress: what is it and how to deal with it?
“I am under so much stress!” Today the word “stress”, forms part of most people’s daily vocabulary. It has almost become an acceptable phenomenon. However, the effects of stress on ill-health are not seriously pondered.
Be your own hero
5 reasons I embraced personal crises as an opportunity for growth.
Feeling down, distressed and generally stuck? This might well be one of the most life-defining and precious experiences you’ll have.
Be your own hero
How Inuka can help you find your inner hero
Seeking help is hard. If you haven’t read it yet, in our previous blog post, we talked about the common barriers preventing people from seeking the help they need. So the next step is finding the right solution for you, that overcomes these barriers. And Inuka might be the solution you are looking for!
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10 things keeping you from seeking the help you need
by Johanna Kruger Did you know that 1 in 5 people every year are so mentally distressed that they don’t take care of themselves, their
