We explore the influence of connection and its all-important link to self-empowerment…
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COMMUNITY
Our chosen family: A lesson from the LGBTQIA+ community on support networks
What can we all learn from the LGBTQIA+ community about the importance of chosen family, when it comes to our mental health?…
How to make meaningful connections with people in your local community
Nearly half of us in the UK have reported feeling lonely. Could making connections in our local communities be the answer to help us feel less alone and more like we belong?…
Meet the woman behind the café that is changing lives
At her café in Warwickshire, Farida Butt is serving a regular side order of English lessons to help refugees begin a new life…
UK putting on a 'brave face' to avoid discussing mental health
Research published on Time to Talk Day reveals nearly two-thirds of people surveyed in the UK say they put on a ‘brave face’ to avoid talking about their mental health.…
Christmas spirit: The power of volunteering
Kathryn Wheeler shares her experience of volunteering on Christmas Day, and the things you can do to make a lasting impact…
The sharing economy: What is it and what can it teach us about the future of consumerism?
Could the phrase ‘sharing is caring’ really encapsulate the future of consumerism?…
Warhammer and wellbeing: Can tabletop games support our mental health?
How exactly can tabletop games support our mental health, and what is it that makes this community a pocket of support?…
Why a library card could be your most valuable wellbeing investment yet
From reading lists to guide you through hard times, to a place to feel safe and warm, libraries are stepping up for communities…