Since the outbreak of Coronavirus, 84.9% of adults have reported that they’ve felt anxious as a result of the pandemic. More so now than ever, finding practical solutions to manage anxiety is crucial. Following the announcement of a second national lockdown, uncertainty about our health, finances and future is at an all-time high. But rather than resign … Continue reading Expert advice on how to manage anxiety during lockdown
Tag: mental health
Samaritans launch Self-Help web app
Earlier this week, mental health support charity Samaritans launched a new web app called Samaritans Self-Help. With access to face-to-face support services currently limited due to Covid-19, this new digital channel provides an additional level of support for people struggling with their mental health, and is particularly beneficial for those who may feel anxious about … Continue reading Samaritans launch Self-Help web app
Natural remedies for relaxation and better sleep
Whether it's because of work stress, financial worries, or because there's a global pandemic getting in the way of your plans, it's no fun laying awake at night when all you want to do is sleep. Having struggled with insomnia on and off since childhood, I've tried all manner of medicines and home remedies to … Continue reading Natural remedies for relaxation and better sleep
Notes on Toxic Positivity
Yep, that's the one. The insidious #GoodVibesOnly, faux-content feeling that emanates from all manner of social media pages. But how could positivity be toxic?! I hear you ask. Easily, as it turns out. Really, really easily. On the whole, positivity is just that: positive. It is generally nothing but a good thing to embrace your … Continue reading Notes on Toxic Positivity
How natural light boosts mental and physical wellbeing
Lots of things that are good for you seem to be very expensive. I'm still not 100% sure what spirulina or maca root powder do or why people put them in smoothies all the time, but they are on my mental list of "things I've heard are good for me that are too expensive to … Continue reading How natural light boosts mental and physical wellbeing