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Sleep and Mental Health

By Liz Jenkins | April 15, 2023 | Comments Off on Sleep and Mental Health
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Poor sleep can lead to mental health problems, and mental health problems can lead to poor sleep! So how do we fix it?

Menopause and Mental Health 

By Liz Jenkins | March 15, 2023 | Comments Off on Menopause and Mental Health 
Menopause and Mental Health | Photo of woman aged around 50 with blond hair looking at the camera

Find out how menopause affects mental health, what you can do about it yourself, and how you can get further support if you need it.

Six Low-Cost Strategies to Boost Your Mental Wellbeing  

By Liz Jenkins | February 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Six Low-Cost Strategies to Boost Your Mental Wellbeing  
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Mental health and emotional wellbeing have been top of the agenda in the last few years, and whilst more people than ever seem to be struggling post-pandemic and amidst a cost-of-living crisis, you can boost your mental wellbeing with a few simple strategies – and it doesn’t need to cost a lot.   1) Relax and…

Mental Health at Work – How to Get Support 

By Liz Jenkins | January 11, 2023 | Comments Off on Mental Health at Work – How to Get Support 
Mental Health at Work – How to Get Support

Dealing with mental health at work can be a challenge, especially if the problems are being caused by work. But there is a way forward to find peace and enjoy work again.

The Method That Beats New Year’s Resolutions 

By Liz Jenkins | December 14, 2022 | Comments Off on The Method That Beats New Year’s Resolutions 
Blonde woman writing in notebook | The Method That Beats New Year's Resolutions

At the end of last year, I wrote about making 2022 your best year yet, after a tough couple of years, 2022 offered fresh hope, but here we are in a cost-of-living crisis, showing us that not everything goes to plan.  All is not lost though, we still have the ability to look back and…

A Guide to Help with Winter Sadness 

By Liz Jenkins | November 16, 2022 | Comments Off on A Guide to Help with Winter Sadness 
A Guide to Help with Winter Sadness

During winter, lack of daylight can leave some people feeling sad. Here’s your guide to coping with winter sadness.

Interesting Facts About Anxiety 

By Liz Jenkins | October 21, 2022 | Comments Off on Interesting Facts About Anxiety 
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Anxiety disorders can be really common, but here are eight interesting facts about anxiety that you probably don’t know… 

Cultivating Confidence Takes Just 2 Minutes 

By Liz Jenkins | September 16, 2022 | Comments Off on Cultivating Confidence Takes Just 2 Minutes 
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It may feel like some people are just born confident, but you can begin cultivating confidence with this fairly simple strategy.

Therapy Can Help You – Here’s How 

By Liz Jenkins | August 21, 2022 | Comments Off on Therapy Can Help You – Here’s How 

Starting therapy can be daunting so let’s break down how therapy can help you overcome challenges and see a brighter future

Mental Health Stigma. Is It Still a Problem? 

By Liz Jenkins | July 18, 2022 | Comments Off on Mental Health Stigma. Is It Still a Problem? 
Mental Health Stigma. Is It Still a Problem

We all have health. Mental health and physical health. So why has mental health stigma been a thing, and has the tide finally turned?