Loneliness At Christmas can be hard – by Bryan Woods
December 15, 2023
Christmas is an ideal time to make a gratitude list. All you need is a pen and some paper…
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Bryan Woods asks – What is ‘The Perfect Christmas’?
December 15, 2023
Every year it’s the same. Several weeks before Christmas supermarkets and other businesses launch their big advertising campaigns. Though they may vary in approach, their aim is basically the same – to present a snapshot of the perfect Christmas.
Gratitude At Christmas – by Bryan Woods
December 15, 2023
Christmas is an ideal time to make a gratitude list. All you need is a pen and some paper…
Bryan Woods gives us some tips on Coping At Christmas
December 1, 2023
Christmas can be a good time of year for our mental health. It is when we come together to share the positives in life with family and friends. It is a time to be grateful for the things that we have in our lives. However…
Are we really aware of men’s mental health?
November 27, 2023
November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness month. Our PR volunteer, Tuba Yapa, ask us: Are we really aware of men’s mental health?
I am so proud to support the work of Hammersley Homes
November 4, 2023
Rosie O’Hanlon-Hills is the talent behind Westcotes Wills – one of our most valued partners. She tells us why she supports Hammersley Homes
A Universal Human Right By Bryan Woods
October 9, 2023
Bryan Woods writes in celebration of World Mental Health Day on 10-10-2023
Food for Thought – 4. The Zoo Inside You: A Guide to Gut-Friendly Foods
Many studies testing people’s microbiomes have linked low species diversity and richness with mental illness and decreased mental health, highlighting the importance of getting our gut bacteria in check. In this blog episode, we’ll find out how to help our gut microbiome flourish and encourage both richness and diversity through prioritising gut-friendly foods.
April 25, 2024
Food for Thought – 3. Fibre Fuel: Nourishing Your Gut and Mind
In this blog, we dive into the transformative power of dietary fibre – learn how this essential nutrient fuels your gut and nourishes your mind for optimal health.
April 18, 2024
Food for Thought – 2. The Gut-Brain Connection: Superhighway of Communication
The Messenger Molecules: Serotonin and Dopamine. Serotonin, often dubbed the “happy hormone” has many important roles in the body. These include mood, appetite, and sleep regulation, memory, learning ability, and sexual function.
April 12, 2024
Food for Thought – 1. Introduction to Gut Health by Destinee Cushnie-Mason
Welcome to “Food for Thought,” a blog series designed to be exactly that! By delving into the intricate connection between gut health and mental well-being, this blog aims to stimulate your mind and your tastebuds and provoke thoughtful reflection on how nutrition influences mood.
April 4, 2024
Mental health challenges – Bryan Woods writes about how to start the conversation
In my last blog I wrote about the difference between mental health and mental illness. The current way that we interchange these terms does have consequences. We are happy to talk about mental health, but conversations on mental illness seem to be more problematic.
March 27, 2024
Do You Understand? – Bryan Woods talks about Mental Health vs Mental Illness
What is the difference between physical health and physical illness? It is a simple question – and I bet you know the answer! However, when the same question is posed with regard to mental health and mental illness it is perhaps more difficult.
January 22, 2024