About ISMA^UK

Who We Are and What We Do

As a trusted authority, we provide guidance, resources and recognition to individuals, practitioners and organisations committed to creating healthier ways of living and working. Our work supports employers in fulfilling their duty of care, strengthening organisational culture and enhancing overall performance.

We also play an important role in supporting organisations with their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibilities. In particular, we help organisations to:

• Address the Social and Governance pillars through practical stress and wellbeing frameworks.
• Engage leaders and managers so that mental health and wellbeing are embedded in everyday working practices.
• Build accountability for mental health and wellbeing into policies, roles and reporting structures.
• Reflect their commitment to stress reduction and wellbeing clearly within ESG reporting and stakeholder communications.

Our Three Key Areas of Work

ISMA^UK’s work is built around three key areas that run through everything we do:

Professional body

Setting and upholding high professional standards in stress management and workplace wellbeing, recognising high-quality training programmes and convening experts and practitioners to share best practice.

Membership

Supporting a growing community of individual practitioners, consultants and organisations who help reduce stress and improve mental health and wellbeing through training,

coaching and advisory work, and who choose to align themselves with ISMA^UK’s values and standards.

Charity and Public Awareness

Leading campaigns and initiatives such as Stress Awareness Day and International Stress Awareness Week, promoting better understanding of stress, encouraging earlier intervention and supporting organisations with their ESG responsibilities, particularly in the Social and Governance pillars.

Our Work and Influence

ISMA^UK’s work spans standards, training, advocacy and collaboration. We:

• Set and uphold high professional standards in stress management and workplace wellbeing.
• Offer ISMA Recognised Training Programmes, supporting practitioners and organisations in delivering high-quality, credible wellbeing solutions.
• Advocate for healthy workplace cultures and influence national and international wellbeing agendas.
• Lead public awareness initiatives, including Stress Awareness Day and International Stress Awareness Week, encouraging early intervention and reducing stigma.
• Bring together practitioners, researchers, businesses and thought leaders to share best practice and advance understanding in the field.

We work collaboratively with organisations, policymakers and strategic partners committed to advancing wellbeing and reducing stress across the workplace.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to helping individuals thrive, supporting practitioners in their professional development and enabling organisations to build healthier, more resilient workplaces. ISMA^UK remains at the forefront of reducing stress, improving mental wellbeing and shaping the global conversation on workplace health.

If you would like to explore how ISMA^UK could support your organisation’s wellbeing and performance, please contact our administrator at admin@isma.org.uk.

Keeping in Touch

ISMA^UK is committed to staying connected with our members, partners and the wider wellbeing community. We share regular updates on our initiatives, events, publications and campaigns throughout the year.

To stay informed and be part of our ongoing work in stress reduction and mental wellbeing, you can become a Friend of ISMA^UK.

Become a Friend of ISMA^UK.: http://eepurl.com/dvBkC9

In Memory of Professor Lennart Levi

Professor Lennart Levi, a distinguished supporter of ISMA^UK and a global pioneer in the science of stress, made an extraordinary contribution to our understanding of stress, health and work. His insights continue to inform and inspire our mission today.

We are honoured to preserve his message and legacy through the video below. We welcome conversations with organisations who share our commitment to improving mental wellbeing at scale.