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Fundamental Wellbeing: What is self-harm?
Self-harm is when somebody purposely hurts or damages their body because of urges they experience; – this is often (but not always) in the form of self-injury. Although self-harm is not considered a mental illness, there are solid links between mental illness and self-harming behaviour. Self-harm often creates a short-term Read more…
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Fundamental Wellbeing: Possible Behavioural & Physical Signs and Symptoms of Bulimia
Bulimia (Bulimia Nervosa) is described as a vicious cycle where a person eats a large amount of food in one go (bingeing) and then tries to ‘get rid’ of the food (purging) to stop weight gain. Common methods of purging include being sick or taking laxatives (medication that makes you Read more…
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Fundamental Wellbeing: Seeking Support for Anxiety
Remember that asking for help and involving others can be particularly challenging for people experiencing anxiety, and in some cases, it will cause increased levels of anxiety. A non-pressured, patient and flexible approach might be needed and offering to research and make some of the arrangements (with their permission) might Read more…
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Fundamental Wellbeing: Learn more about mental health and eating healthily
Lots of evidence shows considerable benefits to our mental wellbeing when we eat a balanced, healthy diet, and we should not underestimate the link between Food and Mood. Additionally, some foods and drinks can harm our mental wellbeing, for example, high levels of caffeine or alcohol can increase stress and Read more…
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Fundamental Wellbeing: Learn more about mental health, exercise and activity
Increasing physical activity is proven to have many mental and physical health benefits and relieve stress. This might not be joining a gym or going for a run! Small efforts such as a short walk around the block or some gentle yoga at home can make a big difference. Read more…
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‘Me, My Colleagues & Our Mental Health’ – Live Webinar for World Mental Health Day 2023
Join us for our live 45 min webinar on Tuesday 10th October at 12:00-12:45 for World Mental Health Day 2023! Book my FREE place today! > What is the webinar about? We will look at mental health at work as a whole, thinking Read more…
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Becoming a Fundamental Wellbeing Instructor Part Three: The Fundamentals
Evidence-based research, compliance, guidelines and research (stay with us)… One of the most time-consuming things is writing a factual, well-researched, engaging and compliant course, which is why it’s one of the best reasons to become a Fundamental Wellbeing Instructor – as we have already done all this for you! For Read more…
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Becoming a Fundamental Wellbeing Instructor Part Four: I’m Qualified! What Happens Next?
Our national Fundamental Wellbeing Instructor Network is made up of a mix of both self-employed trainers, and workplace-based trainers. For the self-employed You might be looking to start your own business as a Fundamental Wellbeing Instructor, or add the Fundamental Wellbeing suite of courses to the services you already provide Read more…