Wellbeing blog

In this blog, we’ll look at two strategies: getting the ‘what ifs?’ out of our heads, and problem solving where we can.

The winter blues or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects around two million people in the UK, and more than 12 million across northern Europe. Find out more about how we can build resilience through the winter.

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.

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.

Have you ever felt like your senses are on high alert or constantly in ‘survival’ mode, and you can’t relax into conversations with friends, for instance, focus properly on your work, or fully enjoy activities?

If you're experiencing stress at work, here are some steps you can take to address the causes - whether it's due to changes in where and how we work over the last couple of years or new responsibilities.

The loss of a key public figure can have a powerful impact on our feelings. We discuss useful starting points to cope with grief and manage feelings of uncertainty.

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.

Placing extremely high demands on ourselves to do things ‘correctly’ may be a sign of perfectionismHere are some ways to reduce how much your self-esteem depends on your accomplishments.

Many people have some of the best times of their life at uni, but it can also be an overwhelming and stressful experience. If student life isn’t as enjoyable as you expected, we've got some practical tips to help.