What are the health benefits of altruism?

There is some evidence to suggest that when you help others, it can promote physiological changes in the brain linked with happiness.

Why kindness got me to where I am today

Ntale is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and activist from South London and now works for the Mental Health Foundation. He touches on the role kindness has played in his life and how kindness has helped him be who he is today.

The importance of kindness

Cassandra Baker is a single mum of two from Bromley and runs her own business, Baker Girl Beauty. She speaks on the importance of kindness during COVID-19 and the struggles of being a single mother.

Altruism and wellbeing in an age of austerity

We discuss the impact of altruism and acts of kindness on people's well-being and mental health, and recommend things we can all do for others that can improve the world we live in.

Why did we pick kindness as the theme?

Why kindness is the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 - and why it could be the most important week we’ve ever run.

Kindness matters to our mental health

In this podcast episode, we talk to you about why kindness matters and how it is central to our mental health.

Random acts of kindness

Kindness matters guide

This guide gives you tips on how to bring kindness into your life - we look in more detail at volunteering, doing something for a good cause  and acts of kindness.

Why kindness matters in public policy

We call on every government department to undertake a public policy review and apply a values-based approach to all workstreams, with kindness, equality, dignity and respect, informing each government framework with measurable outcomes.

Loneliness

What is loneliness, how to cope with loneliness and how to support someone else who is feeling lonely.