Wellbeing blog

When we’re feeling anxious, we’re told to relax. But what about if relaxation doesn’t work and you actually feel more anxious? If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing relaxation induced anxiety.

If you find yourself feeling angry often and you’re not sure why, or your levels of anger feel out of proportion to the situation, you may want to consider whether you could be experiencing depression.

Sharing your gender or sexuality can be difficult. Not everyone may feel able to open up, and equally, not everyone will feel the need to. It’s a choice that’s completely up to you.

During the working week, most of us spend over seven hours a day at work, so it’s important that our working environment is one that feels comfortable and supportive.

Time to Talk Day takes place on the 1st February 2024. The aim of the day is simple: to get people talking about mental health in order to normalise mental health issues and to reduce stigma.

People with OCD can find maintaining relationships stressful and it can also be tough for the person who they have the relationship with. Learning about OCD can be beneficial for supporting both people.

You’ve probably heard of Blue Monday, but what about Brew Monday?

Making time for reflection can be a really positive thing and setting New Year’s resolutions can help us to decipher what’s important to us and encourage us to create better habits.

Once an event has been and gone, it can be quite deflating and you may notice a change in your mood. Here are some ways that you can manage the post-event blues.

Are you travelling to see friends or family over the holidays? For people who experience claustrophobia, using transport can be nerve wracking or even terrifying because they may be experiencing claustrophobia.