Lack of sleep and financial worries were the main causes of stress amongst UK adults in 2021. Other stressors include: Being under lots of pressure Not having much or any control over the outcome of a situation During times of uncertainty Facing big changes Having responsibilities that you’re finding overwhelming Worrying about something If […]
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Physical and mental signs of stress; spotting the signs When you’re under a great deal of stress, you may find that you’re more emotional than usual, or get angry at the smallest things. Here are some signs of stress to look out for in yourself (and others): Anxiety or nervousness Anger or irritability Difficulty concentrating […]
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Millions of people around the UK experience high levels of stress, and the cost of living crisis has not helped. Not only is this increased stress impacting our mental health, but it is also impacting our physical health too. For instance, stress has been linked to heart disease, problems with our immune system, insomnia and […]
The 2024 Theme: Sleep Equity for Global Health Have you been struggling to nod off recently, or perhaps you keep waking up in the night? If so, you’re not alone. • 36% of the adults in the UK struggle to fall asleep at least once a week • Nearly half of UK adults have trouble […]
Don’t forget it’s not only adults who have to cope with stress, worry and anxiety. February marks Children’s Mental Health Week (7th – 13th February 2022), a week which shines a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health. If you’re a parent and have concerns about your child’s mental health, here […]
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The winter months can be difficult for many of us, now days are getting lighter we can enjoy being outside more easily. There are steps you can take to boost your mood and combat stress by getting outside and finding ways to connect with nature: Go for a winter walk At this time of year, […]
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While working from home has obvious benefits, it’s not all fun and games. Homeworking requires discipline and can come with its share of loneliness and stress as people struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance. So, how can you stay happy, relaxed and focussed if you work from home? Stick to your usual routine When […]
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National Conversation Week is all about the simple, and rewarding art of simply talking to each other, checking how your nearest and dearest are feeling. We’re very much a society that’s “always on” and, unfortunately, the art of human conversation is becoming lost in a sea of emojis, swiping right (ask your single friends), chatbots, […]
This month (3th February) 2022 marks Time to Talk Day. You may be surprised to know that the simple act of talking actually has the power to make a big difference to someone’s resilience levels and can help reduce stress and anxiety. Here are 3 small, but mighty ways to talkyour way to a more […]
Since the pandemic began, anxiety and uncertainty about the future has been high. Our old world (pre-pandemic) thrived on efficiency and normality. And so too does our very own human nature; quite simply we love routine and predictability. In our complex ‘new normal’ world, however, plans rarely go to plan and, let’s face it, this […]
As we move through the first couple of months of the new year, it can often feel like we are just going through the motions – and it can be hard to keep morale high. Even if the January Blues are now behind us, many people will find it difficult to stay on track through […]
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The pandemic caused many people to feel the passing of time differently. Firstly, it’s essential to acknowledge that this is entirely normal. During the pandemic, many people lost their day-to-day routine, and a routine is one of the things that provides key markers in our day. Those put onto furlough had their hours reduced or […]
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