Relaxation is an important skill for both maintaining and improving emotional and physical health. Using relaxation techniques can decrease both muscle tension and feelings of emotional distress. Relaxation is a mentally active process that leaves the body and mind feeling relaxed, calm and focused. There are many different types of relaxation techniques and no single […]
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Physical activity
Taking care of our bodies is vital for mental and emotional health. The mind and the body are strongly linked, so when you improve your physical health you will automatically improve your mental and emotional well-being. Exercise can reduce stress and anxiety, lift your mood, stimulate healthy brain function, improve low self esteem, improve job […]
Parenting with a mental health difficulty
If you have a child who is affected by mental health issues, it can be very stressful and you may feel out of control at times. However, there are some specific self-help strategies that you can use to reduce your worry and to improve the emotional health of your child. Common mental health issues include […]
Maintaining a healthy body image
Appearance plays an important part in our self-worth. How you see yourself, and who you think you are, develop from a very young age, and is particularly sensitive in adolescence when you begin to build an identity. We base a large proportion of our self-worth on our appearance. If we are dissatisfied with how we […]