PJ BrownFeb 284 minThe importance of self-care.Think about your own self-care and that of those close to you. Are you doing enough to look after your body and mind? Goals and a positive
Paul BrownApr 13, 20204 minGoal setting - use SMART goals to write the next chapter of your life.How do you look at your life? Where did it go wrong? Where did it go right? What parts have you been at your happiest and most content? If l
PJ BrownApr 1, 20205 minThe importance of looking after children’s mental healthWe all need to stay indoors to protect ourselves and others. It is hard, it is not the normal and we also have to balance working from home
Paul BrownMar 31, 20203 minWhy is fibre Important?Dietary fibre. In the UK most people do not eat enough fibre (the average intake is 17.2/day for women and 20.1g/day for men). The recommend
Paul BrownOct 22, 20194 minThere is nothing like a walk in the autumn sunshine.Let's talk about walking Walking is an easy way to exercise as we do so much of it during the day. By walking regularly throughout the
PJ BrownSep 21, 20195 minWhat are the health benefits of vitamin D?Vitamin D – the facts. What is vitamin D and what role does it play in the body? Vitamin D is important for good overall health and strong a
Paul BrownAug 28, 20196 minWhat is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a form of talking therapy which can be used to treat people with a wide range of mental health proble
PJ BrownAug 13, 20193 minWhat is holistic health and how can it improve mental health?When we think about what is meant by holistic health I believe that many people get utterly confused by the term and do not really know what
DanielAug 5, 20196 minMental health - It's not where you come from, it's where you want to be.I sometimes get sent articles from people describing how their mental ill health has affected their life. There are always factors that pop
Paul BrownJul 31, 20196 minIt’s not where you come from, it’s where you want to beGrowing up in a dysfunctional family where mental illness seems to be common and your physical illness is a major problem is an awful place.
Paul BrownMay 29, 20194 minA guide on how to re-frame your negative thoughts.What would life be like if we could get into the habit of disputing our negative thoughts and replacing them with positive thoughts. Lets st
Paul BrownMay 21, 20195 minWork place wellness and mental health support.From my own experience I know that work place wellness is essential. An increase in work loads, working hours, and everyday life problems an
Paul BrownMar 14, 20194 minSupporting someone who has a mental illnessUnfortunately in today's fast moving, stressful, busy and expensive society no one is immune to suffering from mental illness. Whilst so
Paul BrownJan 15, 20193 minCognitive Distortions and Faulty Thinking.Cognitive distortions are the ways in which our minds can deceive us, making us believe something is true when it is not. There are many dif
Becks SimpsonJan 9, 20193 minWho knows how to get over the loss of a loved one through suicide?This was definitely a question that went round in my head for months, even years! In 2008 I sadly had to start asking this question, because
Paul BrownJan 7, 20191 minWhat should I do if I think I have mental ill-health?What should I do if I think I have mental ill-health? It is really important to know when you should seek help if you feel you have mental i
Paul BrownDec 18, 20181 min6 of the best winter articles giving tips, resources & advice.Christmas comes around once a year and we sure do our best to eat and drink to much, get stressed, argue with family, throw a board game...
Paul BrownDec 17, 20184 minSupporting someone with mental ill health.According to Mind – the mental health charity, approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year In
Paul BrownNov 13, 20184 minWhat is mindfulness in parenting and can it help me?Mindful parenting introduces mindfulness into parenting and when we practice this we bring ourselves into the present rather than dwelling o
Paul BrownNov 2, 20185 minBeing extremely busy may actually be good for you after all.Humans are strange, we live in a world of contradictions and we are not really sure what we want from life. On the one hand we want to be bu