Christmas

You and your mental health still matter this Christmas

2 December 2021,

Handy tips for looking after your mental health this Christmas.

Turn on your inner lights this Christmas

15 December 2017, Mark Rowland

"Don’t be trapped by the 'trappings' of Christmas - let your inner lights shine," says Mark Rowland.

Looking after your mental health at Christmas: drink sensibly

There's nothing wrong with a few drinks over Christmas, but know your limits.

Looking after your mental health at Christmas: accept who you are

Don't feel under pressure to do more than you feel up to this Christmas.

Looking after your mental health at Christmas: talk about your feelings

Talking about your feelings can improve your mood and make it easier to deal with the tough times - which many people feel around Christmas.

Looking after your mental health at Christmas: ask for help

It's ok to ask for help if you're struggling to cope this Christmas.

Looking after your mental health at Christmas: do something you're good at

Try to keep up your hobbies over Christmas - you could even make them festive.

Looking after your mental health at Christmas: keep active

It may not feel like the best time to exercise but research shows it's really good for us!

'Tis the season to be jolly

9 December 2016, Emma Wilson

Emma Wilson shares her seven top coping strategies to use in the Christmas period, which many of us find difficult.

Christmas has a direct impact on our mental health

5 January 2016,

Joanna Carson blogs on her recent visit to one of our Standing Together groups, which are helping elderly people combat loneliness using techniques rooted in building relationships with people.