Tag: wellbeing

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  • Person running over terrain at dusk to represent a blog on mental health vs mental fitness and the difference.

    Mental Health Awareness

    Mental Health vs Mental Fitness

    The terms mental health and mental fitness appear similar at first glance, and it’s easy to see why they’re often used as if they mean the same thing. Both relate to our emotional world, our behaviour, and how we respond to the demands of life. Yet…

  • 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…

  • Hallway with hands holding out a pair of keys to represent transitions in mental health and social care settings.

    Mental Health Awareness

    The Hidden Impact of Transitions in Care

    Moving from one service, setting or life stage to another might seem like a practical step, but for many people in care, it can feel overwhelming. Whether shifting from hospital to supported living, moving within supported living, or stepping toward full independence, these transitions…

  • 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…

  • White plate with a sad face drawn on next to a knife and fork on a pink background, representing the eating disorder ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder).

    Mental Health Awareness

    ARFID Explained: Understanding Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

    Not all eating disorders look the way many of us expect. You might think of Anorexia Nervosa, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), OSFED, Bulimia or Binge Eating Disorder (BED), but that doesn’t cover it all. There’s a less familiar disorder called…

  • Person in hazed dark room with light coming through a window. A profile silhouette representing the feelings of PTSD.

    Mental Health Awareness

    Rethinking PTSD: Trauma as a Public Health Challenge

    In recent years, there’s been a growing recognition that trauma isn’t just a personal problem; it’s a community and societal one. Whether it’s a car accident, childhood abuse, domestic violence, or displacement through war, trauma shapes the health of millions of…

  • A heart-shaped bowl of berries on a plain background to represent gut health and its ties to mental health

    Research Knowledge Base

    Gut Health Ties to Mental Health

    Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis What is the Gut-Brain Axis? The gut–brain axis is the two-way communication system between your gut and your brain; they’re constantly talking to each other. This connection isn’t just about nerves sending messages up and down.…

  • 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…

  • Two girls relaxing at home highlighting the psychological benefits our environment can have on our mental health.

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    The Hidden Role of Environment in Mental Health Support

    When we think about mental health support, it’s easy to focus on therapy, medication, or counselling, but the spaces where care happens play a significant role. The environment we inhabit can influence our emotions, behaviours, and sense of independence. Thoughtfully…

  • 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…

  • Yellow wall with graffiti saying 'believe in yourself' for a blog about the benefits of self-affirmations for mental health.

    Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Rewiring the Mind with Self-Affirmations

    We talk to ourselves all the time, silently, out loud, in passing thoughts we barely notice. But have you ever paid attention to what you're actually saying? Chances are, it’s not always kind. “You’re not good enough.” “Why do you…

  • 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…

  • Mental Health Tips & Advice

    5 Ways to Stop Overthinking

    "Overthinking is the art of solving problems you don’t have." - James Clear (American Author of the Bestselling Self-Help Book Atomic Habits) Thinking too much is an inevitable part of the human experience. Whether it’s spiralling thoughts, decision paralysis, or…

  • 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…

  • Mental Health Tips & Advice

    The Mental Health Benefits of Journalling

    There’s something so soothing in the mundane act of putting pen to paper. Is it because we’re in a world where we’re constantly connected and rarely offered a moment to really pause? Most likely, but still, it’s no secret that…

  • People on a group activity to build confidence, connection and community for a blog about the benefits of doing so for their mental health.

    Mental Health Tips & Advice

    How Can Group Activities Help Support Mental Health Recovery? 

    So, what really helps when it comes to recovering your mental health?  With Mental Health Awareness Week shining a light on the power of community in 2025, it’s the perfect time to talk about something simple but incredibly effective -…

  • Journal for habit tracking to signify why establishing a routine matters for our mental health.

    Mental Health Tips & Advice

    The Power of Routine for Mental Health

    We’re almost halfway through 2025, and many of us are wondering where the time has gone. Amid the mounting pressures of daily life - be it work expectations, family responsibilities, or personal struggles - we often jump from one task…

  • A group of friends doing arts and crafts together to signify how working with our hands can relieve anxiety.

    Mental Health Tips & Advice

    How Working with Your Hands Can Ease Anxiety

    In today’s fast-paced world, many of us struggle with anxiety at some point in our lives.  While there are lots of ways to manage it, one simple but powerful method is getting hands-on. Whether it’s painting, gardening, baking, or building…

  • A peaceful springtime scene of fields in the sunshine, representing spring as a season of mindfulness.

    Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Mindful Things to Do in Spring

    “There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” - Rachel Carson   Spring is nature’s way of showing us that transformation can be both powerful and beautiful. After…

  • Lady relaxing in pool

    Northern Healthcare Company News

    Six Mental Health Benefits of Swimming

    There's an inherently therapeutic and tranquil quality to the presence of water, an element that significantly enhances our overall sense of wellbeing and happiness. However, have you ever wondered about the scientific underpinnings of these positive effects? What does the…

  • 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…

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