When everyone around you seems to be looking forward to spring days, it can lead you to question yourself and ask “what’s wrong with me?” Remember, we all react to things differently and it’s okay not to be okay.
Sleep helps us to regulate our emotions and stabilize our mood. When we don’t get enough sleep we can feel irritable, stressed or generally low, which negatively impacts our mental health.
Negative and repetitive thoughts can feel overwhelming and make you feel scared or confused which can have a severe impact on your day-to-day life.
There’s no denying that January comes with certain challenges, but that doesn’t mean that we’ll automatically have a terrible month.
As a single parent, it can be difficult to find time for yourself, and you might feel guilty about putting your own needs first, but you’re allowed to prioritise your mental health.
Grief is a very personal experience and it's different for everyone, so it’s difficult to know exactly how someone will feel when going through it.
We all experience low moods every now and then, but if you’ve noticed changes to your mental health during the winter months, you might be struggling with SAD.
The challenges of living with fibromyalgia are stressful, but that doesn’t mean that poor mental health is inevitable - there are things you can do to help yourself.
There are different reasons why feeling poorly can affect your mood, but ultimately, it’s because our physical and mental health are linked.
Talking about men’s mental health and suicide in November is a start, but it’s not enough. We need to continually be working towards a society where it’s normal for men to open up about their mental health.
Often, suicidal thoughts don’t have one single cause, but they might happen because someone wants to end the emotional or physical pain that they’re experiencing.
Research shows that people who experience racism are more likely to experience mental health issues, like depression, hallucinations, and post-traumatic stress disorder.