Wellbeing blog

When everyone around you seems to be looking forward to spring days, it can lead you to question yourself and ask “what’s wrong with me?” Remember, we all react to things differently and it’s okay not to be okay.

Sleep helps us to regulate our emotions and stabilize our mood. When we don’t get enough sleep we can feel irritable, stressed or generally low, which negatively impacts our mental health.

Taking care of ourselves is fundamental to our physical and mental health, and yet it’s often pushed to the bottom of our list. We tend to be so busy with things like work, chores and caring for others, that it can

There’s no denying that January comes with certain challenges, but that doesn’t mean that we’ll automatically have a terrible month.

We all experience low moods every now and then, but if you’ve noticed changes to your mental health during the winter months, you might be struggling with SAD.

Hormones have a huge impact on our bodies and brains, and therefore, our mood, so it makes sense that as our hormones change, so does our state of mind.

​​The relationship between hormones and mental health

Understanding SAD in the Summer

Although you might not be able to control whether or not you feel anxious when you wake up, you are in charge of how you react to it - you can choose not to let it ruin or define your day.

Anxiety and sleep problems often go hand-in-hand. Research shows that between 24% to 36% of people with insomnia have an anxiety disorder.

When we don’t get enough sleep, or good quality sleep, this can have a serious impact on our lives and our physical and mental health. Find out more in this blog.

The power of sleep is being celebrated on World Sleep Day, which takes place on 15th March. It’s important that we recognise the link between sleep and health, and address the sleep gap between certain groups.