How I coped with living on my own
Living on your own can be daunting and hard to adjust to. However, I found it to be a great gateway to self-discovery. By spending lots of time with yourself, you get to know YOU better. The impact of Covid-19…
Natural ways to wellbeing
The past year has been tough for everyone, but nature will always be there to help us through. Getting outdoors, whether that is birding, cycling, walking, photographing, running or swimming. Nature for our guest 15-year-old blogger Izzy, the best way…
Looking after your mental health if you are part of the LGBT community
Our mental health is important too When we think about supporting physical health, it often feels clearer what we need to do to get better and that being unwell is not our fault. With mental health though, it can be…
Getting out after lockdown
Be kind to yourself This week is loneliness week and as we are slowly returning to the ‘new normal’ but I want to remind you to go at your own pace. For over a year we have been living through…
International Day Against Homophobia,Transphobia and Biphobia
What is Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia? Homophobia, transphobia and biphobia (HTB) are all types of prejudice or discrimination faced by people based on their sexuality or gender identity. HTB can take the form of violent, physical attacks, verbal abuse, being…
How nature helps our wellbeing
Nurturing Nature There has been an incredible amount of evidence on the benefits of the natural world on health. The research suggests that being in nature can reduce rumination and depressive feelings, as well as boosting memory (great for exam…
Changing our assumptions about people’s experiences: Are we really in the same boat?
Are we really experiencing the same things? You might be familiar with hearing the phrase “we’re all in the same boat!”, especially because we are all living through a global pandemic, at the same time. Those assumptions though, miss out the nuances of our own personal physical and mental health experiences. Being “in…
Mental Health awareness in the LGBTIQ+ community
What is mental health? Our mental health is something everybody has just like our physical health. We might be clear on what good physical health is, but being mentally healthy isn’t about being happy all the time or never being…
7-day Nature Challenge for Mental Health Awareness Week
How nature can help with your mental health Mental Health Awareness Week starts on the 10th of May and this year's theme is nature. To re-think how you connect with nature our Young Ambassador Natalie has created this 7-day checklist…
How can I help myself cope with stress?
Making changes Finding new ways to cope with stress can be daunting. When we are already in a place of stress, it can be difficult to think of doing new things and we might believe nothing will help. This list…
