The important link between diet and good mental health is often overlooked. So here are six practical tips to help you put positivity back on your plate Mental health has affected me in many ways over the years. I have watched close friends suffer and fail to manage illnesses, noticed mental health go uncared for,
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We explore an untapped resource in building confidence and self-love Self-acceptance, confidence and self-worth are all subjects I’m passionate about. Why? Because I believe the lack of these can have devastating impacts on our mental health. In building our sense of worth, we recognise our value and treat ourselves more kindly. This paves the way
Questioning a diagnosis can be intimidating, so we’re sharing ways to work alongside health care professionals to make it a smoother and less stressful experience According to Bipolar UK, it takes an average of nine years to receive a bipolar diagnosis, with patients being misdiagnosed an average of 3.5 times during that period. And the
This growing trend sees people making the most of their, often limited, urban spaces, and proving that size doesn’t matter when it comes to the quality of your homegrown crops They say it’s the little things in life that make a big impact, and this certainly seems to be the case with micro-gardening. As we’re
Sometimes, relationship problems fly under the radar, but other times we deliberately look the other way. Here, we’re breaking down why we do this and explore what happens when we face tension head-on As well as traumatic things that happen to you – like physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, or the betrayal of your trust
With so many products on the market promising to have ‘superfood’ properties, how can we separate the superficial sales claims from the ones actually worth trying? Jenna Farmer tackles the most popular superfoods on the market to reveal which ones actually live up to the hype How often have you added something to your shopping
When bottling up his emotions became too much, Scott Oughton-Johnson decided to seek help but felt something was still missing. This saw the birth of ‘The Proper Blokes Club’, which aims to encourage more men to speak up about their mental health The suicide rate amongst men is more than triple that of women, with
There’s a new workplace buzzword in town, but what does it mean and could it prevent burnout? Scrolling through TikTok recently, I noticed a phrase that made my ears prick up, ‘quiet quitting’. When I did some further digging, I found myself down a rabbit hole of various takes, interpretations and ‘solutions’ (for both employers
Separating fact from fiction: Here’s what you need to know about narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) tends to have a bad reputation. If you search for it on Google, you’ll be presented with a definition: ‘A mental health condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a
Are you hiding behind a mask of pleasantries at work? If I was to ask you, “How are you doing?” What would your response be? Now, imagine I’m a manager at work asking the same question – has your response changed? There’s a new ‘ism’ in the workplace: pleasanteeism. This refers to the pressure many
Ever find yourself tapping out of social media feeling worse than you did before? Bad news, comparison traps, and toxic trends can wear you down over time. So, follow these steps to take back control of your feed. 1. Focus on following pages that inspire you What are the things that interest you, that really
Could scheduling sex be the key to preserving intimacy in long-term relationships? I reach my hand across the kitchen island for the serving spoon, my husband’s eyes tracking each deliberate movement as I gingerly place my second serving of turkey bolognese on my plate. “Don’t get sick, baby,” he says tentatively, as I savour the
Psychotherapist, author, podcast host, and mum-of-three Anna Mathur shares how negative comparison can so easily creep into our lives, but with some self-compassion and awareness, we can see the bigger picture How many times have you found yourself scrolling through social media and sensing the crushing weight of comparison? You might be taking a five-minute
From an honest and inspiring documentary to lessons in sustainability, and a podcast that will help you find your mindful moment, try something new with our enriching suggestions 1. Page-turners Waste Not Everyday: 365 ways to reduce, reuse and reconnect by Erin Rhoads For those of you who want to live more sustainably, and take
Whether it’s a physical or mental space, discover your own personal sanctuary and take a moment to retreat In 2021, researchers from the University of Oxford had a breakthrough. The culmination of 15 years of research and clinical practice, they trialed a new way of treating patients with psychosis: The Feeling Safe Programme. Working on
New data collected by the NHS reveals the number of young people referred to emergency mental health services rose by 37% in May this year. With NHS waiting times still climbing, Young Minds are asking the government to step up This week, it was reported by the Independent that 982 under-19’s had been referred to
What do you think would make you describe your life as satisfying and successful? According to research, it’s the quality of your friendships more than anything else… Robin Dunbar, professor of evolutionary psychology at the University of Oxford, and author of Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationship, makes it clear: friendships are
Specifically aimed at students in further education, a new journal co-created by Samaritans and The Positive Planner seeks to improve wellbeing University can be a brilliant, joyful experience for many. But it can also be tough on mental health. For those with existing mental health concerns, living away from parents (often for the first time),
What is it, how does it affect the diverse groups within the LGBTQIA+ community, and, importantly, what can we do about it? Talking about mental health is never easy, but it seems harder to break the stigma when it comes to LGBTQIA+ people. As the artist and writer Alok Vaid-Menon wrote in their blog article
We share everything you need to know about period poverty, where you can find free period products, and how you can support great organisations helping those in need Periods. Nobody enjoys them. For people who menstruate, we can expect around 40 years worth of visits from aunt flow, expecting to spend around £5,000 on sanitary
Before you unload your worries onto a friend or loved one, take a moment to think about these five things As a mental health blogger who often listens to people vent, I wish more people checked in with me first. Because, even though I encourage those with mental health struggles to reach out, there are
Reaching milestones in our life can prompt us to think about where we are, where we thought we might be and what the future holds. As Life Coach Emma Wilson explains, turning thirty can be a moment for reflection and ensuring we’re living our lives as WE truly want to Firstly, I want you to
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