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
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 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 BrownOct 23, 20185 minWhy do we drink coffee and is it damaging to health?Coffee has become part of our culture, it may be addictive, it becomes a habit, it is social to drink coffee, whilst some drink it due to ap
Paul BrownOct 10, 20185 minWhy call me grumpy? My problems due to having mental illness.I have always thought I was a grumpy person, and I have been told on lots of occasions that I am. Yes I have down days, but generally I am n
Paul BrownSep 18, 20185 minHow do I relieve stress and anxiety?If you're stressed or feeling anxious, whether by your job, relationships or diet, the first step to feeling better is to identify the c
PJ BrownSep 10, 20186 minLet us end the stigma by talking openly about depression and mental ill health.As a society we need to work together to slow the increase in mental ill health and death by suicide. We need to find ways to help people to
Amy FeatherSep 7, 20182 minHow to manage stress and anxiety.14th to the 20th May 2018 was Mental Health Awareness Week, this was essential in raising awareness of mental illness and the symptoms, caus
Paul BrownJul 13, 20184 minSome days you win and some you lose.I have decided to be positive as much as I can be, and this is not easy for a person who has gone through most of his life as a ‘glass half
Alexandra PhillipsJul 3, 20182 minEating well: What is the 80:20 diet and why should you follow it?You’ve probably heard of the 80:20 rule – a principle followed by many to maintain a healthier approach to food. The rules are simple - here
Hannah CushleyJun 26, 20182 minHow exercise can help with postnatal depression?Exercise and postnatal depression: How does exercise help with mental health and well-being after giving birth?
Staff articleJun 20, 20185 minAnxiety - Symptoms and treatmentAnxiety is a term that covers the feelings of worry, nervousness and unease about something in the future. You may not have any control over
Alexandra PhillipsJun 12, 20182 minWhy should I give blood and what are the benefits?It is a fact that blood donors are needed. There is a shortage of blood stocks, and these stocks need constant replenishing. Consider giving
PJ BrownJun 4, 20183 minWhere can I obtain support and advice for my mental health?Where can I get further advice and support to improve my mental health?
PJ BrownMay 30, 20182 minThe Woodland Warrior ProgrammeThe Woodland Warrior Programme aims to help veterans ‘recuperate, recalibrate and re-engage with civilian life’.
PJ BrownMay 30, 20182 minWhat are the benefits of exercise on your mental health?What is mental health? And what benefits does regular exercise have on my mental health and wellbeing?