Category: Mental Health Awareness

Here you will find our industry and company news as well as tips and advice on various mental health conditions. We share videos and downloadable resources which tell you a little more about us. This page is also dedicated to ‘Home Life’ so you can keep up-to-date with all of the activities and events from our services.

  • Business man writing papers in relation to a lack of suitable supported accommodation for mental health hospital patients.

    Mental Health Awareness, Research Knowledge Base

    Why Supported Living Matters for Recovery and the NHS

    A recent report by the National Housing Federation has brought renewed attention to a pressing issue in mental health care - delays in discharging patients due to a lack of suitable supported accommodation. In 2023–24 alone, over 109,000 days of…

  • A group workout class to highlight the fun, easy ways to get active and the importance of finding an exercise you enjoy.

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Easy Ways to Get Active for a Healthier Life

    At Northern Healthcare, we understand that staying active looks different for everyone, and as a supported living service provider, we see firsthand how movement plays a key role in both physical and mental well-being. The people we support have their…

  • A person meditating on a beach representing mindfulness and inner peace.

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    The Power of Mindfulness in Supported Living Services

    What is Mindfulness?  The key to happiness? Brain-changing? As effective as leading anti-depressants? These conversations around mindfulness have been ongoing since the practice gained widespread recognition in the 20th century for its ability to improve mental and physical well-being. However, with…

  • A tower of Scrabble letter tiles representing the 5 Ps formulation.

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Understanding the 5 Ps Formulation in Mental Health and Supported Living Services

    In the field of mental health and psychological assessments, the 5 Ps formulation is a widely used framework that helps professionals gain a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s mental health challenges.   At Northern Healthcare, we regularly encounter complex mental health…

  • Adult looking at the ocean on a cliff in a moody setting, with a shadow version of themself sat beside them representing loneliness.

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Loneliness in Supported Living: How Do We Combat Social Isolation?

    Loneliness is a universal human experience. In fact, when the Office for National Statistics (ONS) conducted a survey in December 2024 to January 2025, 7.7% of UK adults felt lonely often or always – that’s 1 in 13 adults.  However,…

  • Exterior wall with graffiti saying "I feel" encouraging us to think about our feelings and emotional health.

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Understanding Emotional Health: What It Is and Why It Matters 

    As a supported living service, we understand the vital role emotional health plays in overall well-being. Every day, we pride ourselves on recognising and processing our own emotions while supporting those we care for on their personal journeys. Emotional health…

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