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World Sleep Day: Why sleep is essential for your mental health
Awareness Days
8 Mins
March 13, 2023

There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep. Most of us have heard this phrase many times throughout our lives and it’s true. But why is sleep so important, and exactly how does it impact our mental wellbeing?

How can I boost my self-esteem?
Awareness Days
4 Mins
February 6, 2023

In light of International Boost Self-Esteem Month (February), we're focusing on how we can start making positive changes towards maintaining a healthy self-esteem, building our confidence and resilience.

Taking care of your mental wellbeing at university
Students
6 Mins
January 30, 2023

Did you know access to NHS mental health services for 18 to 25 year-olds was almost a fifth higher than pre-pandemic? Here are a few tips to support you whilst studying at university.

Overcoming the blues on Blue Monday
Awareness Days
5 Mins
January 16, 2023

Blue Monday - supposedly the most depressing day of the year always falls on the third Monday in January. It can be a difficult time for us all - if your spirits are flagging, here are some ways to beat the blues.

Get talking about grief
Awareness Days
5 Mins
November 28, 2022

The campaign behind this year’s National Grief Awareness Week (2-8 December 2022) is all about normalising grief, and getting the public talking about it.

Talk more for Movember: Men’s Health Awareness Month
Awareness Days
6 Mins
November 7, 2022

Movember is a good reminder to stop and think about your health – from a both a physical and mental perspective.

National Stress Awareness Day: managing stress by building resilience
Stress
6 Mins
October 31, 2022

If we spot the signs that we’re experiencing stress, we can address it before it becomes a problem. That’s the theme of this year’s National Stress Awareness Day (2 November 2022).

World Mental Health Day 2022: A global priority for all
Awareness Days
4 Mins
October 10, 2022

Post-pandemic pressures and other world issues have led to a growing international mental health crisis. The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is to make mental health for all a global priority.

National Work Life Week: setting healthy boundaries
Awareness Days
5 Mins
October 3, 2022

The focus of this year’s National Work Life Week (10-14 October) is on increasing access to flexible working and finding the ‘flex’ in every role. Here are some ways you can achieve a better work/life balance.

World Suicide Prevention Day 2022: How we can create hope
Awareness Days
6 Mins
September 10, 2022

Suicide is never a comfortable subject to talk about - but by opening up, and allowing others to do the same, we can play a part in the global campaign to reduce suicide rates. Here's how you could help.

What do the Samaritans do?
Awareness Days
4 Mins
July 24, 2022

The Samaritans runs its Talk to Us #WeListen awareness campaign on 24 July (24/7) each year – a reminder that its volunteers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Here are some facts you may not know.

Taking care of yourself when Father’s Day is tough
Awareness Days
4 Mins
June 13, 2022

Father’s Day can shine a light on painful emotions or memories that we’re able to handle the rest of the time. If you're likely to find the day hard, here are some tips for making it through.