Wednesday 1st November 2023 is Stress Awareness Day, supported by Rethink Mental Illness. What is stress? Stress is the body's reaction to feeling threatened or under pressure. When we are stressed,...
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World Mental Health Day
10th October 2023 is World Mental Health Day. In a world which appears to be more open talking about mental health issues, there are still huge challenges for many people. Whether it be seeking a...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Catalysts for Better Mental Health
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are increasingly becoming cornerstones of the modern workplace and wider society. You would like to think that these concepts primarily focus on ensuring...
Youth Mental Health Day
When did you last ask someone “how are you?” This is a question we pose as a greeting and the normal response is “fine thanks, how are you?”. Do you ever ask again? Our lives are so busy, we want a...
Why we all need a holiday
It's getting into holiday season as while the weather is lovely here, getting away from the day to day, the to do lists, the school runs, the demands of work and the constant juggle is so good for...
Mental Health First Aid
Why I did this course By Ingrid Fawcett, Communications Manager, ABC Life Support CIC When I joined ABC Life Support over 3 years ago, I had never heard of Mental Health First Aid. I had a very...
The Power of Listening
One of the main causes of a breakdown in communication is the lack of listening. People feel unsupported and unimportant when they feel that they are not being listened to and if asked, many people...
Loneliness Awareness Week
Loneliness Awareness Week is hosted by the Marmalade Trust and runs from 12th to 18th June 2023 Everyone can feel lonely at some point in their life. You can be surrounded by people and still feel...
Mental Health Awareness – Anxiety
The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness is anxiety. This is one of the UK’s most diagnosed mental disorders with nearly eight million people experiencing levels of anxiety which would...