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…
Stress and the tricks it plays on time
Stress takes up time and space Stress can do funny things to time, and when we’re feeling overwhelmed it can make us feel like we have no time. It can make it hard to break things down into moments, or…
Stress Awareness Month – stresses around a new ‘normal’ after COVID
Struggling with stress and anxiety I have always struggled with stress and anxiety; they might stem from external stimuli but generally my mind is pretty good at making them bigger then seem. Making it so it’s hard to get stuff…
Stress Awareness Month – What is stress?
Stress is a normal part of life This may be from the world around us, from our own bodies or from our thoughts. The human body has developed an intelligent and efficient stress response to help us handle and grow…
