Category: Mental Health
You may begin to see unusual and unexpected facial hair on men throughout November; this is a sign of support for Movember. Movember foundation’s aim is to raise awareness around 3 key areas of men’s health – prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health and…
National Fitness Day is an opportunity to highlight the role exercise and physical activity has on each of us. Raising awareness of the positive impact leading a more active lifestyle can make. We encourage you to partake in some form of physical activity regularly going forward, that…
The first week of December is National Anger Awareness Week. We are often hijacked by our emotions, often causing an untold amount of damage to our health and wellbeing both physically and emotionally. 2020 has almost certainly exacerbated this – stress, anxiety, a change in…
With lockdown and tier restrictions, it has never been more important to maintain a routine. Each week can blur into the next; but making some small changes can make a real difference to the beginning of your week. Monday mornings are generally universally disliked, with…
With lockdown 2.0 here, many of us are feeling apprehensive that we will repeat the same behaviours as the first and slowly watch our weight creep up as the weeks go by. It seems common that 3 meals a day became a thing of the…
Are you running on empty? Do you feel like your energy levels are always lagging? The tell-tale signs aren’t always obvious, do you suffer from: Fatigue? Caffeine cravings? Panic attacks? Insomnia? Loss of sex drive? Premature ageing? Decreased interest in socialising? Decreased motivation? Sustained…
National Stress Awareness Day is on 1st November each year. However, stress has been a prevalent and overarching theme for most of 2020. Anxiety, uncertainty and isolation has meant that stress levels have risen dramatically. For most, our way of life has changed without choice,…
National Work Life Week 12-16 October highlights the importance of balancing the personal and professional aspects of your life. 2020 has been a year that has brought unforeseen challenges and changes, with many of us now working from home or in an environment that has…
Each year, the British Nutrition Foundation holds a healthy eating week. This year healthy eating week runs from 28 September – 4 October. Each day of the week will focus on an aspect of a healthy lifestyle, breaking the week up into small goals. The…
Eating well doesn’t just boost your strength – the nutrients in food are also excellent fuel for the brain. A newly published study showed eating fruit and vegetables improved mental well-being. Subjects tended to feel happier, less worried, and reported higher levels of overall life…
Eating a healthy diet is not only good for your physical health – but what you eat can have a significant impact on your mental wellbeing. Increasing evidence is coming to light which shows that what you eat affects how you feel. Your diet can…
According to a recent publication by the Review of General Psychology, our overall happiness is primarily dictated by the small and everyday choices we make. With possessions and financial wealth coming below our own actions, what minor changes can you make to help make yourself…