Helpful articles and resources

  • A person with braided hair and a black headband stretching against a clear blue sky.

    Mind - Self care for anxiety

    https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/self-care/

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    Bernardos - Helping Children with Anxiety

    Ihttps://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/support-for-parents-and-carers/mental-health/supporting-your-child/strategies-for-coping-with-anxiety-and-worry

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    Relaxation for Anxiety

    https://www.priorygroup.com/blog/relaxation-techniques-for-anxiety

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    Exercise and Anxiety

    https://www.priorygroup.com/blog/relaxation-techniques-for-anxiety

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    7 best exercises for Anxiety

    https://talkingcirclestherapy.com/7-best-exercises-for-anxiety-and-depression/

  • A person swimming in a dark, outdoor lake on a cloudy day, wearing a swim cap and goggles.

    How does swimming help with Anxiety?

    https://swimmingwithoutstress.co.uk/2020/01/02/how-exactly-does-swimming-help-anxiety/

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    Mind - Relaxing and calming exercises

    https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/what-can-i-do-to-help-myself-cope/relaxing-and-calming-exercises/

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    What are the different types of anxiety?

    https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/anxiety

  • A woman in workout clothes sitting on a yoga mat, practicing a yoga pose with hands in prayer position.

    Grounding techniques

    https://www.choosingtherapy.com/grounding-techniques/

  • Two women sitting at a table near a large window, engaging in conversation with urban cityscape in the background.

    Managing conflict in relationships

    https://www.verywellmind.com/managing-conflict-in-relationships-communication-tips-3144967

  • Two women sitting on a gray couch in an office with plants and city buildings outside the window. One woman, with dark hair in an updo, is wearing a patterned top and pearl necklace. The other woman, with curly hair and glasses, is wearing a pink blazer and white blouse, holding a smartphone.

    Why is communication important?

    https://www.choosingtherapy.com/lack-of-communication-in-a-relationship/

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    5 communication hacks for couples

    https://www.relate.org.uk/get-help/five-communication-hacks-happy-relationship

  • Silhouettes of cowboys riding horses through a forest with sunlight filtering through trees at sunset or sunrise.

    Gottman - The 4 horsemen, criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling

    https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/

  • A small glass container filled with coins, with a green plant growing out of it, placed on a white surface near a window.

    Invest in your relationship - the emotional bank account

    https://www.gottman.com/blog/invest-relationship-emotional-bank-account/

  • A couple sitting at a restaurant table with a checkered tablecloth, holding hands with a lit candle, two glasses of red wine, and a small poinsettia plant as decoration.

    Dating Anxiety

    https://www.gottman.com/blog/dating-anxiety-how-to-move-forward/

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    Learn about the 5 love languages

    https://5lovelanguages.com/learn

  • A young woman with dark hair, glasses, wearing a gray jacket, black scarf, blue jeans, and black combat boots, sitting cross-legged on the ground outdoors against a building with gray tiled walls, looking down pensively.

    The grief of an affair

    https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-grief-of-an-affair/

  • Close-up of a stone bench with the word "TRUST" engraved on it in a park with trees and people in the background.

    Rebuilding Trust

    https://www.gottman.com/blog/how-to-build-trust-with-your-partner-after-infidelity/

  • Concrete sidewalk with the words 'LOVE YOURSELF' written in dark material on the lighter section of the sidewalk.

    What is self esteem and what impacts on self esteem?

    https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-esteem-2795868

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    Take steps to feel better about yourself

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/self-esteem/art-20045374.

  • Close-up of a pink and white rose petal against a pale blue sky with some clouds.

    Self Esteem the basics

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/self-esteem

  • Pink water lily floating on dark water surrounded by lily pads.

    8 ways to improve self esteem

    https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-improve-self-esteem

  • A sunflower with bright yellow petals and a dark brown center stands tall in a field of sunflowers under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

    Increasing self esteem

    https://www.psycom.net/increasing-self-esteem

  • Woman with curly hair, wearing large hoop earrings and glasses, standing outdoors at sunset, looking at the camera.

    How to build self confidence

    https://www.mindtools.com/ap5omwt/how-to-build-self-confidence

Gordon Ramsey: How I coped with Empty Nest Syndrome

Read How Gordon Ramsey Coped with the Sadness of Empty Nest Syndrome

Mental health awareness for empty nest syndrome reflected by an empty wooden chair by a large window

Empty Nest Syndrome: What it is and how to cope.

How to Cope when Your Children Fly the Coop

Helpful Ways to Deal with Empty Nest Syndrome

6 Tips to Help You Deal with Empty Nest Syndrome

Being co-dependent, what is it and how to stop:

Guide to Independence: How to Stop Being Codependent

How is mental health related to sleep?

Mental Health and Sleep

20 Tips for How To Sleep Better

A Guide to help you achieve more restful sleep

Perfectionism: Why it is a problem

Why Perfectionism is a Trap

Learn how to Overcome Perfectionism

How to Manage Your Perfectionism

Articles

How to support someone with a mental illness

Supporting someone with a mental illness (rethink.org)

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Self help for depression

https://www.studentsagainstdepression.org/self-help/

Mental Health support for students

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/student-life/about-student-mental-health/

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Change your body image not your body

https://www.webmd.com/beauty/love_your_body_inside_and_out

 

Student financial support

https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Benefit-guides/Student-Support/What-is-student-support

Mental Health Apps

https://www.expertselfcare.com/health-apps/student-health-app/

Find advice and information here

https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice

 

Understanding how I feel - Suicidal thoughts

Suicidal Feelings | Help is Available | YoungMinds

 

Understanding how I feel - Feeling bad about myself

Self-esteem and Believing in Yourself | Tips and Advice | YoungMinds

 
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Staying connected

Bupa explore the importance of staying connected and ways to do this

https://www.bupa.co.uk/newsroom/ourviews/stay-connected-family-friends

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Support for mental health

Tips, advice and support for if you are being affected by Covid-19

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/coronavirus-and-mental-health/

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Self care

7 self care tips while in lock down

https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/health-support/7-self-care-tips-students-coronavirus-lockdown

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“I was so lonely”

Four Uni Students discuss the impact that the pandemic has had on their lives and their mental health

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/dec/09/i-was-just-so-lonely-students-on-mental-health-impact-of-covid

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How stressed are young adults?

The impacts of the pandemic on student mental health and things that can help during this time.

https://freshstudentliving.co.uk/2020/04/01/university-student-mental-health-uk/

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How to improve mental health during isolation

Psychology today explore some of the behaviours that can help during this time.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/talking-about-men/202003/improving-student-mental-health-during-the-covid-19-crisis

 

Can you spot the signs that someone is struggling?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-57013126

Self care checklist

https://medium.com/@therapybyannacedar/emotional-self-care-checklist-5a17fa7883d

7 things you may not know about walking

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zy89r2p

14 festive things to do with your family this Christmas

14 Festive Things To Do With Your Family | Christmas 2021 (penguin.co.uk)

How to do Christmas on a budget

How to do Christmas on a budget | Mumsnet

WORK ON YOURSELF IN THE NEW YEAR

CREATE YOUR PERSONAL 2022 THEME

A Theme for You 2022 | Mental Health Foundation

FAMILY NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE WITH YOUR FAMILY? MAKE IT A GOAL THIS YEAR

8 Unconventional New Year’s Resolutions for Your Family | Psychology Today United Kingdom

Making mental health resolutions that you can stick to

How to Make Mental Health Resolutions You Can Stick To (happiful.com)

Conversations with your daughter: Unlocking the power of self-esteem

Unlocking the power of self-esteem (happiful.com)

7 Self-care tips for new parents

7 Self-care tips for new parents (happiful.com)

Five tips for dealing with food guilt

Five tips for dealing with food guilt (happiful.com)

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Compromise is not what you think

https://www.gottman.com/blog/compromise-its-not-what-you-think/

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4 steps to relationship repair

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201304/four-steps-relationship-repair-the-h-e-l-technique

coronavirus - managing your wellbeing

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/

4 ways to turn towards one another as new parents

https://www.gottman.com/blog/4-ways-to-turn-towards-each-other-as-new-parents/

coming out of lockdown -managing your feelings

https://www.happyhomesproject.com/wellbeing/coming-out-of-lockdown-how-to-manage-your-feelings?gclid=CjwKCAjw8cCGBhB6EiwAgORey9RvPwU6u_WQEBFXO8z4Aztw76HV-8y705wptytXypU8crFCv9XhlxoC4LoQAvD_BwE

How to re-balance your relationship after lockdown

https://theawarenesscentre.com/how-to-rebalance-your-relationship-after-lockdown/

14 ways to make repair attempts in your relationship

https://loveandlifetoolbox.com/14-ways-to-make-repair-attempts-in-your-relationship/

Coming out of lockdown is leaving many of us with anxiety. Here are some tip to help with panic attacks and anxiety

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/self-care/

11 tips from the NHS to cope with anxiety coming out of lockdown

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/coronavirus/tips-to-cope-with-anxiety-lockdown-lifting/

Dating after lockdown - why you shouldn’t expect a summer of love

https://theconversation.com/dating-after-lockdown-why-you-shouldnt-expect-a-summer-of-love-160953

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The Pandemic Has Actually Brought My Husband and I Closer — Here's How

https://www.popsugar.co.uk/love/how-to-get-closer-to-your-partner-during-covid-19-48085274?utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=US:GB&utm_source=www.google.com

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We had couples therapy on Zoom and it saved our relationship

https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/20/couples-therapy-zoom-saved-relationship-12553680/

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How to maintain healthy relationships in lockdown

https://foryoubyyou.org.uk/helping-each-other/news-publications/news/how-maintain-healthy-relationships-during-lockdown

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Friluftsliv: The Nordic concept of getting outdoors


https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20171211-friluftsliv-the-nordic-concept-of-getting-outdoors

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20 lockdown-friendly activities to help you survive this half term

https://www.standard.co.uk/escapist/lockdown-activities-kids-half-term-arts-crafts-painting-b919611.html

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Find articles, tips, activities and recipes for staying in!

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/stay-in

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You probably use your phone more than you think!

[3/16 7:36 PM] Diane Williams https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/smartphone-usage-estimates_n_5637687de4b063179912dc96?ri18n=true You Probably Use Your Smartphone Way More Than You ThinkMany young adults spend a third of their waking lives on their device.www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

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Self care ideas

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/g25643343/self-care-ideas/

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Compromise is not what you think

https://www.gottman.com/blog/compromise-its-not-what-you-think/

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Are you experiencing gaslighting in your relationship?

https://www.marriage.com/quizzes/am-i-being-gaslighted

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Love Languages

Love languages are the way that we show love and care to one another, and sometimes it can be hard to see it when our partner speaks a different language.

Take a look below to learn about your love language.

https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/

 
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Could online therapy be more effective than face to face?

https://www.verywellmind.com/online-therapy-may-be-more-effective-than-face-to-face-5071235

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Is it possible to start over?

https://blogs.webmd.com/relationships/20201028/starting-over-with-your-partner-is-it-really-possible

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5 communication tips to use with your partner

https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-relationships/communication/5-communication-tips-try-your-partner?gclid=CjwKCAiA6aSABhApEiwA6Cbm_-eY1wHxiu5FeCIN158HXivx468BGzl6PdS1j76ciEXPwcOI-IUDaBoCWwcQAvD_BwE

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Build on your relationship to create resilience during this crisis

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/hope-resilience/202101/building-relationships-promote-resilience-during-covid-19

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Compassion fatigue - why do we lose empathy?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/denying-the-grave/202011/covid-19-and-compassion-fatigue

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10 ways to prevent compassion fatigue

https://www.goodtherapy.org/for-professionals/business-management/human-resources/article/cost-of-caring-10-ways-to-prevent-compassion-fatigue

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navigating relationship issues during lockdown

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/lifestyle/a32251445/relationship-issues-lockdown-advice/

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Maintaining healthy relationships in lockdown

https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/maintain-healthy-relationships-in-lockdown

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Love: What Really Matters; A guide to important facets of intimacy.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/articles/202008/love-what-really-matters

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The Pandemic Has Actually Brought My Husband and I Closer — Here's How

https://www.popsugar.co.uk/love/how-to-get-closer-to-your-partner-during-covid-19-48085274?utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=US:GB&utm_source=www.google.com

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We had couples therapy on Zoom and it saved our relationship

https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/20/couples-therapy-zoom-saved-relationship-12553680/

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How to maintain healthy relationships in lockdown

https://foryoubyyou.org.uk/helping-each-other/news-publications/news/how-maintain-healthy-relationships-during-lockdown

Anxiety

What is it, and what can help?

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    Rethink - depression factsheet

    https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/about-mental-illness/learn-more-about-conditions/depression/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwy4KqBhD0ARIsAEbCt6h9l0nhFoJuWRZRybgAGMRXKX79mJi-puq6JLXikR2NfzQTjMmlyT8aAgE5EALw_wcB

  • Young man with brown hair covering face, holding his hands over his eyes, standing outdoors with blurry city buildings in the background.

    4 ways to fight depresson fatigue

    https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/major-depression-living-well/fight-depression-fatigue/

  • Woman sitting on a dark sofa with a pillow, resting her head on her hand, in a dimly lit room with sunlight coming through window blinds.

    Why does depression make you feel tired?

    https://psychcentral.com/depression/depression-and-fatigue#whats-the-link

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    Mindfulness for Depression

    https://psychcentral.com/depression/how-does-mindfulness-reduce-depression#can-mindfulness-help-with-depression

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    4 ways mindfulness can ease depression

    https://www.londonmindful.com/blog/mindfulness-eases-anxiety-and-depression/

  • Person practicing meditation on a yoga mat in a room with wooden flooring, a plant, and a wooden block.

    Meditation for Depression

    https://www.choosingtherapy.com/meditation-for-depression/

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    Food and mental health

    https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/food-and-mental-health/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwy4KqBhD0ARIsAEbCt6jwnXcYtjTScTcVhgW11Y8o6be2jua-CclqppPaC1hgEYF3YLAQmE0aAoynEALw_wcB

  • A bowl of yogurt topped with diced mango, raspberries, blueberries, sliced kiwi, and granola is on a wooden tray. A glass of green smoothie and a spoon are also on the tray, with a potted plant on the corner and a glass jar of water nearby.

    Diet for depression

    https://www.webmd.com/depression/diet-recovery

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    exercise for depression

    https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-is-an-all-natural-treatment-to-fight-depression

  • A woman jogging outdoors on a sunny day near a chain-link fence, wearing athletic clothing and running shoes.

    7 exercises to support depression

    https://www.everydayhealth.com/depression-pictures/great-exercises-to-fight-depression.aspx

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    Self-care for depression

    https://psychcentral.com/depression/self-care-for-depression#6.-Rethink-relaxation

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    surviving socialising while depressed

    Description goes herhttps://www.blurtitout.org/2017/04/14/depression-surviving-socialising/

Self-care for mental health problems

Mental health problems – an introduction @ Mind

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Are you experiencing gaslighting in your relationship?

https://www.marriage.com/quizzes/am-i-being-gaslighted

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Love Languages

Love languages are the way that we show love and care to one another, and sometimes it can be hard to see it when our partner speaks a different language.

Take a look below to learn about your love language.

https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/