Wellbeing blog

The theme of this year's World Health Day (7 April) is Our planet, our health. The importance of the relationship between our environment and our mental health is well-recognised. Here are some ways to support it...

Mother’s Day can be a joyful occasion, but for some of us it tends to be more poignant, stressful or sad. So how can you get through the day? First of all, don’t let your emotions take you by surprise.

Survivors may find themselves thinking more about their own trauma as a result of the recent increase in media attention to sexual assault. CBT can help with processing your experience, thoughts and feelings.

On Time to Talk day, we're encouraged to talk openly about mental health. Look at why it's important to share what's on our minds, how to approach someone when you need to talk, and how to be a good listener.

As soon as the Christmas decorations come down, the media starts warning us about Blue Monday. Feeling blue is not inevitable! You can take action to protect yourself against things that might trigger a low mood.

This year has been another unusual one. We’re still experiencing uncertainty around the pandemic, but it's important to be optimistic about 2022 - while balancing this with a healthy dose of realistic thinking.

We all experience grief, as a natural response to the loss of something or someone important. We shouldn't worry about how long we're grieving for, or how hard we're finding it; grief has its own journey.

Expectations around this Christmas are high - which can lead us to feel under pressure to make everything perfect. Now's a good time to stop, take stock, and plan to make it enjoyable and relaxing for everyone.

Being bullied can have a major impact, however old we are when it happens. This week (15th-19th November) is Anti-Bullying Week, and the theme is all about kindness.

The prospect of winter 2021 might feel especially challenging with the warnings of a tough few months ahead.

This year’s World Mental Health Day theme is ‘Mental health in an unequal world’. The 2021 campaign raises awareness of urgent actions that must be taken for everyone to access the mental healthcare they need.

Every July, the Samaritans runs an annual awareness campaign – Talk to Us #WeListen – with local branches holding events to remind us they’re there to listen to anyone who’s struggling to cope, 24/7.