How the arts can help improve your mental health : How the arts can help improve your mental health
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We’ve looked at the added value of the arts and how they can keep us happy and in good mental health.
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Moving from self-destruct to self-care : Moving from self-destruct to self-care
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Last year we asked our Instagram followers how they recognise when they need more self-care. Some people referenced physical symptoms like tension headaches, spots, illness, being run down, fatigue, and others talked about mental symptoms like not being able to concentrate or speak properly, forgetfulness, depression, anxiety and tension.
Instagram: I both love and loathe it for my mental health : Instagram: I both love and loathe it for my mental health
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Rachel talks us through why Instagram can be both good and bad for your mental health, and how to strike the balance to find healthy social media use that works for you.
Mental health in prison : Mental health in prison
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We are delighted to be launching ‘How to look after your mental health in prison, a guide for male prisoners’, a new addition to our ‘How to Look after your Mental Health’ series.
70 years on: do we understand prevention? : 70 years on: do we understand prevention?
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We are all about prevention at The Mental Health Foundation and 2019 marks 70 years since the organisation was founded, then known as the Mental Health Research Fund.
The Archers is showing the impact on the whole family when a loved one goes to prison : The Archers is showing the impact on the whole family when a loved one goes to prison
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This week, 'The Archers' listeners witness Elizabeth’s struggles and initial acceptance of her deteriorating mental health, as the impact of her son Freddie’s prison sentence finally overwhelms her.
Embracing the challenge of prevention in mental health : Embracing the challenge of prevention in mental health
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We are proud to represent 70 years of innovation in mental health. And it seems that the times have never been more welcoming to positive change. To achieve this change, we need to all join the mission that makes most sense: preventing mental health problems.
How drinking affects our mental health : How drinking affects our mental health
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As festive drinks party invitations start arriving, people won’t need reminding that our culture is as soaked in alcohol as a Christmas pudding. With the help of supportive family, friends and services, I managed to break the cycle and stopped drinking altogether nine years ago.
Mindfulness Day 2018 : Mindfulness Day 2018
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You might not know it, but today is World Mindfulness Day! Here at the Mental Health Foundation, we have been advocating for mindfulness since 2010.
Finding a therapist that works for you : Finding a therapist that works for you
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Over the past 10 years, I have had numerous different therapists and different types of talking therapies.