Mental Health

This short blog considers ways to take back control over things that can greatly affect your mental health and feelings of wellbeing. Firstly, mana...

With Christmas quickly approaching, whether you are someone who celebrates Christmas or not, the effects and ripples of the festive season ultimate...

It’s very well documented that many who are experiencing poor mental health (particularly men) struggle to talk about how they are feeling and to s...

We are aware of the  impact of social media on mental health, some of the issues and what we can do so that we can continue to use social media and...

What is depression? Depression is when low mood affects our daily function and behaviour. It is important to begin by noting that, as humans, it is...

This blog considers the positive role that animals and pets can play in our lives, especially in supporting feelings of anxiety. The relationship b...

Workplace Wellbeing Statistics from MIND More than 70% of employees have experienced mental health problems in their lives, with over 53% of empl...

What is anxiety? Let’s begin by reflecting on what anxiety is. Have you ever felt anxious? Experiencing feelings of anxiousness is a normal human ...

Mental health issues are not just a women's problem—men have them, too. And they're not just a "women's problem" or a "men's problem"—they affect p...

What is Mental Health?

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.

My name is Simon Rudd founder of Shy Bairnz mental health clothing brand. It’s coming up to almost 3 years since I was diagnosed with depression a...