For many, Christmas is a very joyous time of year. It is synonymous with food, warm drinks, presents, time with family and friends, as well as a small break from work! However, for some, it can be a rather difficult period, as it is common for numerous people to have mental health struggles exacerbated overContinue reading “Looking after your mental health over Christmas”
Category Archives: Self-care
What is self-care and why is it important?
What is self-care? Self-care refers to the things we do to look after ourselves. These activities could be directly related to our physical health such as eating healthy food and exercising regularly. It can also refer to the things we do that make us feel good, like our hobbies and interests. Regardless of the activity,Continue reading “What is self-care and why is it important?”
Going back to work and our mental health
During the summer many of us have enjoyed some time off. Be it a trip abroad, a festival weekend or a week relaxing at home, taking a break is vital. Now, for most people, they have returned to work. Undoubtedly, this can be a tricky time, re-establishing a work ethic, a routine, and opening ourselvesContinue reading “Going back to work and our mental health”
Back to school: Young people’s mental health
A guide for parents It’s that time again! As the first week of being back at school comes to a close, everyone is fully in ‘back to school’ mode. Preparing for the year ahead is an important experience and a good habit to get into, as for anyone going into a new job role orContinue reading “Back to school: Young people’s mental health”
How is sleep related to our mental health?
In previous blogs, we have touched on the importance that sleep has on our mental and physical wellbeing, but not in a lot of detail. And it is true, sleep is absolutely vital as it serves several purposes. Firstly, it filters through the information our brains have collated and disposes of the unnecessary ‘junk’. ThisContinue reading “How is sleep related to our mental health?”
How are young people’s mental health in the summer holidays?
A guide for parents For many young people and students, the summer holidays are a blessing, especially during the first couple of weeks. After months of coursework, exams and/or homework, having those lie-ins and a chance to relax is always very welcome. Some may be excited for new trips and holidays, as well as socialisingContinue reading “How are young people’s mental health in the summer holidays?”
Mindfulness and mental health
What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is simply the ability to stay within the present. When feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious (and especially if these feelings are reoccurring) it can help to re-establish where, who and how you are in the present moment. By improving your awareness of thoughts and feelings, you are less likely to becomeContinue reading “Mindfulness and mental health”
What is people-pleasing and is it a bad habit?
As humans, we are social animals. The majority of us feel the importance of connecting with others, and building strong rapports. One way in which we do this is to demonstrate helping-behaviours and emotional availability. For instance, we may assist a peer with studying, help them move house, or giving them a lift. Moreover, weContinue reading “What is people-pleasing and is it a bad habit?”
What is procrastination and how do we stop?
We all procrastinate from time to time, especially to avoid difficult or uninteresting tasks. Procrastination can affect any aspect of our life: our work, our social life, relationship or academia. It is important to note that it is in fact normal and very common. However, procrastinating can be more problematic when considering the severity ofContinue reading “What is procrastination and how do we stop?”
The link between social media use and mental health
Social media is a very influential and important part of modern life. Although it was originally just created as a tool of communication, social media is becoming increasingly embedded into everyday life. For example, many job roles now involve social media use, such as posting on behalf of a company you work for, or evenContinue reading “The link between social media use and mental health”