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The Independent UK · May 5

Eight simple mood-boosting actions to support mental wellbeing

The theme for the upcoming Mental Health Awareness Week is action

The Independent UK · Apr 30

Yoga Nidra cured my insomnia – here’s why sleep yoga could be the answer to better rest

THIS MIGHT HELP: Yogic sleep and bedtime meditations fixed my poor relationship with sleep says Emilie Lavinia. Here’s how to practice Yoga Nidra

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

UK riots led to deterioration in asylum seekers’ mental health, says report

Mental Health Foundation says civil unrest last summer left many fearful of attacks by far-right protesters

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2025

Mental health tips on how to handle Trump blues and anxiety

Charity relaunches advice page recommending volunteering and getting involved in local civic causes during traumatic world events

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024

The loneliness trap: it is said to be as bad as smoking. So will it shorten my lifespan?

Lonely people are more likely to get heart disease, strokes, anxiety, depression, dementia … Add it all up, and they’re 26% more likely to die early. How do you avoid joining the unhappy millions?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024

What is body positivity? And how to talk to your teen about it

Body positivity: how learning to love our bodies from a young age is so empowering

GoodToKnow · Apr 2, 2024

One in five young adults experiencing ‘severe distress’ since pandemic – study

The impact of Covid-19, the cost-of-living crisis and climate change could all be contributing to worsening mental health, researchers suggested.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Awareness week puts focus on mental health of people in Scotland

SCOTLAND’S Mental Health Awareness Week is aiming to shed light on crippling struggles with anxiety.

The National (Scotland) · May 15, 2023

One million Scots suffers from anxiety gripping their daily lives, study finds

The concerning findings suggest that huge numbers of people across the country battle with feelings of anxiety preventing them from living life the way they would like to.

Daily Record · May 15, 2023