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What advice would you give to someone lacking motivation?

Our supporters' top tips on overcoming a lack of motivation.

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When global events and relentless bad news become too much

Constantly hearing about negative news from around the world can feel like a lot to take in – and that’s because it is. Feeling overwhelmed by current events, no matter how big or small, can take a toll on our mental health.

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Peer Education Project (PEP) Overview

The Peer Education Project is a secondary school-based educational programme that aims to give young people the skills and knowledge they need to safeguard their mental health and that of their peers.

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Prevention and mental health report

This report covers the immense challenge of mental health problems in society; the biological, psychological, social and environmental factors; the meaning of prevention; and how we must change as a society to put prevention front and centre.

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Peer Education Project (PEP)

The Peer Education Project is a secondary school-based educational programme that aims to give young people the skills and knowledge they need to safeguard their mental health and that of their peers.

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Investing in prevention of mental health conditions

Our report ‘The economic case for investing in the prevention of mental health conditions in the UK’, provides evidence from the UK and around the world that proves prevention interventions work.

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How to look after your mental health in later life

This guide provides you with tips on how to look after your mental health in later life.

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Nature and mental health

The positive impact of nature on your mental health, and how you can develop your connection with nature.

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Mindfulness

What is mindfulness, the benefits of mindfulness and how to practice it.

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Kindness

What do we mean by ‘kindness’, acts of kindness, being kind to yourself, and what are the benefits of kindness.

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