Author: Michelle Jackson
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
When the days get shorter, darker and colder, you may feel a dip in your mood. It’s common to feel affected by changes in the weather and seasons – we […]
Housing and mental health
Housing and mental health problems are often linked. Poor mental health can make coping with housing problems more challenging. Homelessness or housing issues can cause a deterioration in your mental […]
Overcoming obstacles with a long-term condition: Luca’s story
Coming to terms with a long-term condition can be challenging, particularly with managing symptoms and making changes to your day-to-day life. It can have a detrimental effect on your mental […]
Find out more about… Well Read Play Reading
Play reading is a great opportunity to escape, get creative, explore characters and meet new people. Paul O’Mahony from The Playground Theatre explains how Well Read Play Reading works and […]
Managing stress and anxiety during Covid-19
During this uncertain time, you may find yourself worrying about a range of issues coming up and feeling increasingly overwhelmed or anxious. Not being able to engage in your usual […]
Coping with bereavement during a pandemic
Losing a loved can be emotionally devastating – whether that be a partner, family member, friend or pet – and may be particularly challenging at the moment because of changes […]
Applying for extra support during the Coronavirus pandemic
2020 has brought on a lot of uncertainty to everyone across the world. Financially things have changed for a lot of people, with lockdown, furlough and shielding being introduced along […]
Living well during Covid-19 with a long-term health condition
Having a long-term health condition (such as diabetes, respiratory or cardiac conditions) during the pandemic can bring extra challenges to our ability to manage our health and wellbeing. During this […]
Employment during the pandemic
During these uncertain times, your job may be affected as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve compiled some information on what furlough is and how it may affect you, […]
Coping with loneliness during lockdown
Social distancing and self-isolation are important to curb the spread of Covid-19. But limited human contact during lockdown can have a significant impact on our mental wellbeing, particularly with feelings […]
