There's never been so much choice than there is today and I believe that this is one of the leading causes in our society's mental health decline. We have never had so much choice on careers, with university being more easily accessible, new jobs being created, being able to travel and work abroad, and being… Continue reading Decisions Are Hurting Our Health
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World Book Day: 15 Mental Health Reads
These are books that I've read or want to read that relate to mental health or bettering your life (and in turn your mental health)... *Warning, some of these books may deal with heavy subject matter* Reasons to Stay Alive Notes on a Nervous Planet It's Kind of a Funny Story Turtles All The Way… Continue reading World Book Day: 15 Mental Health Reads
University Mental Health Day: My Uni Story
I have a complicated relationship with university as an idea, experience, and form of education alongside a place of growth. I always thought I'd go to university, do really well, make interesting new friends, and go on to become a successful author among other things. But the universe had a different plan for me. When… Continue reading University Mental Health Day: My Uni Story
GUEST POST: 5 things my depression taught me
Hi, my name is Hannah from the Wellbean blog. When I was younger, the word depression didn’t ever enter my vocabulary. No-one I knew suffered from depression and it just wasn’t something people spoke about (well, in my small part of the world anyway). I was 20 when I had my first major breakdown.… Continue reading GUEST POST: 5 things my depression taught me
GUEST POST: Ways to positively improve our body image and self-esteem
Hey everyone, hope you’re well. My name’s Chloe from ChloeChats and today I’m writing about Body Image and Self-esteem. I feel like this is such an important topic and something that many people struggle with. My story: Most of my life I’ve struggled with body positivity and I’ve often felt negative about the way I look… Continue reading GUEST POST: Ways to positively improve our body image and self-esteem
Difference in Language: Mental Health
It's important to note and appreciate the difference in language when speaking about mental health and mental illness. Language is important in all situations, but even more so in this circumstance, as it is in relation to people who are vulnerable. Language can mean the difference between feeling understood and supported, or feeling judged and… Continue reading Difference in Language: Mental Health
Worrying About Depression Returning
If you've been depressed before, it's likely that you're like me and you worry about becoming depressed again. Time and time again, you over-analyse how you feel and worry that the depression is coming back, or maybe it's here, or maybe it never left. Stop. Breathe. This post is just as much for you as… Continue reading Worrying About Depression Returning
My 5 Life Confessions
I'm a bit lazy I'm hardworking and a trier, this is true. But I'm also lazy. If people ever want to "do things" I often can't be bothered to. This is why I'm unfit. This is why I'm socially inept (among other reasons). I'd just rather stay sat on the sofa or lying in bed.… Continue reading My 5 Life Confessions
Ways to Love Yourself This Valentines Day
Self-love should be at the top of all of our to-do lists every day of the year, but in the spirit of Valentine's Day, here are some tips on how to love yourself this loved-up season. Pamper session Having a good pamper session is great for a Sunday evening, as part of a weekly… Continue reading Ways to Love Yourself This Valentines Day
What to Say to Someone Struggling with Their Mental Health
When I say "struggling with mental health," I don't just mean "mental illness", as someone can suffer from poor mental health without having a diagnosed (or diagnosable) illness. Mental Health and Mental Illness are two different things, though linked; much in the same way as Physical Health and Physical Illnesses or Disabilities. Firstly, there is no… Continue reading What to Say to Someone Struggling with Their Mental Health
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