With almost one quarter of parents of children under the age of 11 claiming that the cost of living has had a detrimental effect on their mental health, we take a further look and highlight some available support…
MENTAL HEALTH
Michelle Elman on how to learn to ask for help
Why do we feel so much pressure to be self-reliant, and how come it is so hard to accept a helping hand? Columnist Michelle Elman explores...…
Six times as likely to die by suicide: the Traveller mental health crisis
It’s time to take a hard look at the reality faced by many in the Traveller community…
Finding support for self-harm
The act of self-harm is a sign we need support, but how can we recognise this and ask for help?…
Cost of living: the impact on our carers' mental health
With almost one in two carers stating that the cost of living is having a negative effect on their mental health, we highlight the support that’s available…
Returning from rock bottom: real people share their recovery stories
What does it feel like to reach rock bottom, and start to recover from that? We hear from three people about their experiences…
How can managers support their team’s mental health?
New data from Mental Health First Aid England reveals that managers are ‘out of their depth’ when it comes to their team’s mental health. We share some useful tips and resources that can help…
5 impactful tips to help you reclaim power over your emotional triggers
When your emotions and senses are heightened, these tips will help you take back the control…
Should I try a digital detox?
Nearly one in three of us take a break from our devices each day, while a quarter of us ensure we have a social media detox on a weekly basis. But how effective are social media detoxes, and do we really need them?…