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Mental Health

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…

By Richard, ago

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…

By Richard, ago

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…

By Richard, ago

8 Things to try in the workplace AFTER World Mental Health Day!

World Mental Health Day was first observed on 10 October 1992 as an annual activity of the World Federation for Mental Health aimed at promoting mental health advocacy and educating the public on relevant issues. Celebrated on the 10th of October, it provides an opportunity to place the spotlight on the Read more…

By Ceri Morris, ago

Youth Mental Health Day – Interview with King Edward VI College

Youth Mental Health Day is a great opportunity to raise further awareness of young people and their mental health. We recently had the pleasure of talking to Adam Craddock-Wright, Teacher of Psychology at King Edward VI College (KE6) in Nuneaton about the new roll-out of Fundamental Wellbeing First Aid training. Read more…

By Ceri Morris, ago

Free Webinar: In Conversation with Jon Salmon

Wednesday 5th October | 14:00-14:30 BST In Conversation With: Jon Salmon We are very excited to be joined by Jon Salmon for this year’s World Mental Health Day live webinar! Jon is an award-winning video executive producer, a digital pioneer and co-founder of branded entertainment agency Byte Entertainment. Jon lost Read more…
By Phill Dangerfield, ago

Becoming a Mental Wellbeing First Aid Instructor Part Two: Confidence, not just competence!

In our experience, embarking on training a new subject (or a familiar subject in a new way) can sometimes be daunting. We’re here for you on this journey and it is our mission to help you transform into a confident, empowered instructor trainer. This week’s session explains how to become Read more…

By Ceri Morris, ago

Becoming a Mental Wellbeing First Aid Instructor Part Four: I’m Qualified! What Happens Next?

Our national 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 Mental Wellbeing First Aid Instructor, or add the Mental Wellbeing First Aid suite of courses to the services you Read more…

By Ceri Morris, ago