Aside from financial stress due to the cost of living being a common concern right now, one of the stressors many of us seem to be facing this winter is managing our anxiety due to the soaring costs of energy. We saw a small silver lining on 1st October when the government announced that average […]
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People are getting increasingly worried about the cost-of-living crisis. We’ve witnessed inflation reach an all-time high, our weekly shopping bills have increased, and we’ve seen our energy bills shoot up dramatically too – and that’s despite the government’s domestic price cap. Certainly, a big part of worry is the ‘unknown’ and we want to help […]
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Just over three out of four suicides are by men and suicide is the biggest cause of death for men under 35 (ONS) 12.5% of men in the UK are suffering from one of the common mental health disorders 8.7% of men are alcohol dependent compared to 3.3% of women (Health and Social Care Information […]
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If you’re living on a squeezed income, there may be a few simple changes you can make. Remember all the little things add up. So, ask yourself the following questions today: Have you reviewed your TV and subscription entertainment packages recently? If you’re on a small income, you may decide you can live without one […]
If you’re struggling to make ends meet due to the increased cost-of-living, do not bury your head in the sand. Here are some tips how to plan, budget and take control of your finances, reduce your energy spend and know the top energy guzzlers in your home. PLAN: It’s essential to detail your income, debt, […]
British people are increasingly worried about the cost-of-living crisis. Inflation is at an all-time high and our energy bills are increasing dramatically despite the government’s domestic price cap. Not only this, but the UK is now braced for a recession, which is set to hit households later in the year. Not only are Brits worried […]
Is exercise good? It turns out that exercise can actually provide relief from menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. One study showed that women who lived sedentary lives had more severe menopausal symptoms than their active counterparts. Another study found that regular exercise could prevent postmenopausal symptoms significantly. Why is it important? Exercise during and […]
Mood & Motivation We all have mental health and we all sit on this fluid spectrum of mental health which ranges from positive healthy mental health, down to really struggling with out mental health. We’re all up and down on this spectrum, and along with that, we may notice changes in our mood or motivation. […]
The theme for World Mental Health Day this year is “make mental health & wellbeing for all a global priority”. Organisations have been campaigning for 70+ years in the fight for equality between mental health and physical health treatment. This campaign will allow the opportunity for every individual at every level to re-evaluate efforts to […]
When Anna (not her real name) found out her fiancé, who she also worked with, was having an affair with his boss, she knew she needed to seek the support of a mental health professional. Anna, aged 43, decided to contact the Vita Health Group EAP through her employer. She realised she needed help managing […]
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There are many losses we suffer From the loss of belief when we first find the truth about Santa Claus (perhaps surprisingly, this early jolt can cause very real distress); through friendships that start and founder along the way through life, family fall-outs, places we move on from, jobs we leave, loves that burn out, […]
Tiny breaks make a big change! It has been shown that pause and stretch breaks can not only reduce the risk of injury but also improve your ability to concentrate throughout your working day. Those who sit for longer durations without taking regular movement breaks have less range of motion What to consider when thinking […]
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