Connectedness with Nature Connecting with nature benefits our mental health, but its not just about getting outside. In Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 the theme is connectedness with nature. During our MHFA Networking Group we shared ideas on ways to do this – both...
Why is non-judgemental listening so challenging? Developing non-judgemental listening is helpful not only for MHFA but many areas of life We might ‘hear’ but do we properly ‘listen’? To listen, to really listen, is a skill. We spend time being taught to speak, read...
What is self-compassion? Learn how to treat yourself with the same kindness and care you show towards others. At a very simplistic level self-compassion is the difference between living with an internal narrative that is a harsh internal critic, and one that is a kind...
Helping others when we need help too How do we support others in lockdown when our own resources are stretched? The topic for this MHFA Networking group was how in lockdown we are being approached to support people, which we want to do, but are finding it increasingly...
Time to Talk Day 2021 – mental health It has never been more important to encourage people to talk about their mental health Having open conversations about mental ill health will help break down the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness. For Time...
Mental Health – Maintaining Focus The statistics are concerning, not just for the pandemic but the predictions beyond it. Over the past year we have seen organisations doing great things to support employee wellbeing during the tough times of the pandemic. But...
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