Wellbeing blog

The challenges of living with fibromyalgia are stressful, but that doesn’t mean that poor mental health is inevitable - there are things you can do to help yourself.

There are different reasons why feeling poorly can affect your mood, but ultimately, it’s because our physical and mental health are linked.

Talking about men’s mental health and suicide in November is a start, but it’s not enough. We need to continually be working towards a society where it’s normal for men to open up about their mental health.

Often, suicidal thoughts don’t have one single cause, but they might happen because someone wants to end the emotional or physical pain that they’re experiencing.

Research shows that people who experience racism are more likely to experience mental health issues, like depression, hallucinations, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Menopause symptoms vary from person to person. Some common symptoms, such as difficulty remembering things and struggling to concentrate, can make it feel like you're underperforming at work.

According to national statistics, people in the UK spend a third of their life at work, so it’s essential that workplaces are set up to support mental health.

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.

Social anxiety, or social phobia, is an overwhelming fear of social situations. When you have social anxiety, talking to strangers or in front of groups of people can be very difficult.

If you’re homesick or you’re going through a tough time with your mental health, it’s a good idea to talk to someone about how you’re feeling.