Why Mental Health Self-Care should be a Priority in Your Daily Routine
Making mental health self-care a priority in our daily routines is crucial for maintaining a balanced and fulfilling life. By investing time and effort into nurturing our mental health, we can enhance our overall well-being and resilience. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of prioritising mental health self-care and the positive impact […]
Managing Anxiety: 5 Effective Strategies for Finding Calm
We all experience a level of anxiety at times and in small amounts it can be good for you and may enhance your performance, however when it becomes intense or severe it would impact on various aspects of your life. Whether it stems from work pressures, personal relationships, or other life challenges, managing anxiety is […]
Setting Boundaries for Better Mental Health: A Path to Self-Care and Wellbeing
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, setting boundaries has become crucial for protecting our mental health and overall wellbeing. Boundaries empower us to establish limits, protect our energy, and prioritise self-care. In this blog, we will explore the importance of setting boundaries for better mental health and provide practical tips to help you establish and […]
Self-Care for Working Parents: Nurturing Your Wellbeing Amidst the Juggling Act
Being a working parent is a beautiful yet demanding role that requires balancing professional responsibilities with the needs of your family. In the midst of managing hectic schedules, deadlines, and family obligations, it’s crucial to prioritise self-care. Taking care of yourself not only benefits your own wellbeing but also enhances your ability to be present […]
How is children’s mental health impacting working parents?
Parenthood is a beautiful journey filled with love and joy, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. One such challenge that many working parents face is the impact of their children’s mental health on their own well-being and professional lives. In this blog post, we will explore the complex dynamics between children’s […]
Positive Wellbeing Self Care
Firstly, we would like to suggest that you focus on making your mental health a priority and then working on your goals from that point. Using your mental health as a base for the decisions in your life can help qualify the right options for you. As well as making choices that boost, rather than […]
Self-injury Awareness Day (SIAD) is on the 1st of March each year.
You may be more familiar with the term ‘self-harm’ than ‘self-injury’. ‘Self-harm’ is more of an umbrella term for all actions that a person might take which causes them harm. This might include suicide attempts, non-suicidal self-injury, substance misuse, over-eating, over-exercising, over-work, deliberately mismanaging medications and many other self sabotaging actions. We are going to […]
Tips on How to Support a Young Person with Their Mental Health
Whether you are a parent or someone who has regular contact with young individuals. Mental health refers to the way we think, behave and feel. Like their physical health, children’s mental health can change over time, and any child or young person can experience mental health difficulties. From a parent’s perspective – how to support […]
YMHA Data
Positive Wellbeing started delivering Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) courses in early 2016 and over the years we have trained over 1,100+ participants. Of those participants, over 950+ participants completed feedback surveys which is an impressive response rate for surveys. Although we still are in the process of analysing the data, but we would […]
Effective communication skills can assist somebody who’s going through challenging times: Here’s what you need to know.
The last few years have been challenging for numerous reasons, most of which are outside our control. Thankfully, schools are returning to the new normal and students are back in the classroom. This is important for their emotional, physical and mental health as well as their academic and social development. Given that the greatest asset […]