Tag: mental wellbeing

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.

  • A close-up shot of a leaf in a forest to represent a blog on how sustainability can influence well-being in supported living and social care environments.

    Mental Health Awareness

    Can Sustainability Improve Well-being Too?

    Sustainability isn’t just good for the planet; it can also improve the well-being of people in care and the staff who support them. As societies grow more conscious of environmental impact, social care settings such as supported living services are…

  • A hot drink in a white mug in a cosy. Christmas-inspired setting for a blog about mindful things to do in winter.

    Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Mindful Things To Do in Winter 

    Winter brings its own rhythm with shorter days, clearer air, and a slower pace that invites us to turn inward. It’s a season that naturally encourages reflection and rest, and that makes it a superb time to practice mindfulness. Paying…

  • A blurred face representing schizophrenia for a blog on what schizophrenia is.

    Mental Health Awareness

    What Is Schizophrenia?

    Schizophrenia is a long-term mental health condition that can change how a person thinks, feels and behaves. It’s commonly described as a form of psychosis - where someone can temporarily lose touch with reality - but experiences vary hugely from…

  • Woman running happily through a field, exemplifying celebrating small wins in recovery.

    Mental Health Tips & Advice, Research Knowledge Base

    When Progress Looks Different: Celebrating Small Wins in Recovery

    Recovery isn’t a straight line. Some days feel like leaps; others feel more like shuffles forward. And that’s okay. In fact, noticing and celebrating the “small wins” such as showing up to a group, making a simple meal, texting a…

  • Woman taking deep breaths to help regulate her central nervous system (CNS).

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    What Is the Central Nervous System and Why Does It Matter? 

    When life feels overwhelming - your heart racing before a meeting, lying awake at night with your mind spinning, or snapping at small things - it’s easy to think the problem is all in your head. But these feelings often…

  • Phone being held in hand representing AI and it's addictiveness. For a blog on AI and why it might not have all the answers to our mental health.

    Mental Health Awareness

    Why AI Might Not Have All the Answers to Your Mental Health

    In recent years, artificial intelligence has found a growing role in the mental health landscape. From therapy chatbots and mood trackers to virtual assessments and self-help apps, AI tools are increasingly being used to support well-being in more accessible and…

  • Woman's hands in the sky representing the story of Michaela in Northern Healthcare supported living.

    Mental Health Awareness

    “I’m Part of a Family”: Life at Adamson House with Michaela

    When Michaela first arrived at Adamson House, she was stepping into the unknown. After a period of crisis and hospital care, the move to supported living felt uncertain - unfamiliar territory after a difficult chapter in her life. But in…

  • A field of beautiful yellow flowers on a bright sunny day to represent being mindful in summer

    Mental Health Tips & Advice

    6 Ways to Stay Mindful This Summer

    As we leave spring, the season of fresh starts behind, summer arrives with an entirely different, more mindful energy. The days stretch longer, the light lingers, and there's a natural pull to get outside, breathe deeper, and live a little…

  • 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…

  • New Year's Resolutions

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    New Year, New You? Four New Year’s Resolutions to Consider in 2024

    Health and fitness fads can be hard to avoid as we head into the new year. But what about long-term health and lifestyle changes? Positive New Year's resolutions are always worth making, but at your own pace and on your…

  • woman sitting on a rock with arms outstretched, facing a sunset

    Mental Health Tips & Advice

    5 Ways to Wellbeing

    It is essential that we take care of our mental and physical wellbeing to ensure that we remain happy and healthy. There is evidence to suggest that there are 5 ways to wellbeing – the New Economics Foundation has analysed…

  • phone screen displaying social media apps

    Mental Health Tips & Advice

    The impact of social media on mental health

    Social media has gained incredible popularity in recent years. From the humble beginnings of Bebo, MSN Messenger and Myspace, to the viral trends on TikTok and Instagram, social media platforms have now become much more interactive and creative. As of…

  • bouquet of flowers in heart shape

    Mental Health Tips & Advice

    How to care for yourself and others during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

    For some people, the world will feel like a pretty scary place to be right now. As the cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have risen, it is only natural to feel anxious. A pandemic can have a detrimental effect on anyone’s…

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