mental health news

A new survey of international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and wellbeing concerns have caused one in three respondents to consider leaving the industry. ... More

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins ... More

Hyrox has announced it will be working with a second charity in the upcoming season and offering charity spots in sold-out races. Its chosen charities ... More

In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional standards. Four mental health knowledge areas have been embedded into ... More

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200 exhibitors, 115 seminars and 200 speakers over two days, with ... More

PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk, in a new initiative timed to coincide with Mental Health ... More

A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found evidence that the emotional synchrony and rituals such as aufguss ... More

EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have presented this year’s EuropeActive Awards at EHFF in Koln. For ... More

Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to produce a manual for implementing workplace wellness programmes, based on ... More

The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron Saunders will take over from Huw Edwards as CEO in ... More

Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition of a gym. Imagined by Urban Gym Group co-founder, Marjolijn ... More

While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can positively impact healthy behaviours, new research shows devices can cause ... More

The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million) renovation of the entire property, which is located in a ... More

Gymnation is introducing NapTime, a new class designed to help people sleep. Sleep deprivation is a growing concern, with research showing that around one in ... More

Hot on the heels of launching its first London site, Everlast Gyms opened a flagship location at Manchester Trafford Palazzo this weekend. The 28,000 square ... More

By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global economy could be boosted by US$12.5 trillion (€11.5 trillion, £9.9 ... More

The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from OakNorth Bank. Oaknorth provided £75 million leveraged finance for Third ... More

Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world, as its first-ever ambassador for global wellness in a long-term, ... More

Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler, is fronting a men’s mental health initiative in the run ... More

Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and more member activity. The momentum has continued into this year. ... More

Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an agent on behalf of Bolton Council. The 15-year contract starts ... More

Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from around the world to share how workplace wellness initiatives are ... More

Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health aspirations, as 94 per cent of people said they want ... More

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining 10 trends that will shape the US$6.8 trillion global wellness ... More

A new study has found more people are using AI to self-diagnose illness, as well as to seek health advice. The survey found 38 per ... More