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Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health on BBC iplayer.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000jkbr/football-prince-william-and-our-mental-health (Available on BBC iplayer for 29 days, starting from today.) If you have a particular interest in Mental Health or Mental Health Awareness in connection to football (and the Football World) or you have suffered Mental health whilst being involved in the football industry this documentary will be ideal for you. Enjoy your evening:)

Mental Health Week 2020

Dear readers and fellow bloggers, I have linked several sites, and a few resources below in order to encourage mental health awareness and to assist you on your journey – in maintaining good mental health and well-being. Resources There are currently quite a few resources online, if you have a quick google search, e.g. MoodContinue reading “Mental Health Week 2020”

Inside an ‘Anxious’ Mind – (Part 1) Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety, Phobia, CBT.

Thoughts racing, heart’s pounding, sweaty palms, belly’s churning, mouths dry; body’s trembling. My internal thoughts: ‘I dare not look at the time, just in case it goes even slower.’ ‘They said this meeting will only last an hour, I feel like I’ve been here forever.’ ‘It’s torture sitting here.’ ‘My belly’s churning; I think IContinue reading “Inside an ‘Anxious’ Mind – (Part 1) Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety, Phobia, CBT.”

Resilience in Crisis

Resilience: What does it mean in terms of mental health, and why is it important, especially in a crisis? ‘Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.’ Up to now, I’ve always thought of resilience as a gift, rather than something acquired over time or something learnt through experience. How quicklyContinue reading “Resilience in Crisis”

Walking through Rejection…

Most of us have to deal with rejection on a daily basis, whether it’s concerning relationships, career aspirations or family conflict, the list goes on. However, what happens when rejection is not only external, but internal, ingrained in your very soul. What happens when you reject yourself? We may have many expectations concerning ourselves, andContinue reading “Walking through Rejection…”

Lonely but not alone…

Loneliness is defined ‘as being sad because one has no friends or company.’ But I don’t think the dictionary’s definition does the term ‘loneliness’ any justice. Loneliness is much more than the absence of friends and company; Loneliness is a tangible presence for many, and doesn’t discriminate by age, gender or social class. It mayContinue reading “Lonely but not alone…”

Have an amazing day!

To my followers, readers and bloggers. Have an amazing valentines day! I mean that from the bottom of my heart, not only to those that have a significant other, (married or dating) but those who are single, or those who are looking for a relationship, or someone to love. Remember despite your current relationship status,Continue reading “Have an amazing day!”

Still up? but want to go to sleep, read on…

If you haven’t already, have a read of this post, especially if you’re having trouble with sleeplessness, either falling asleep or staying asleep – and the knock on effect it may have on our mental health. I’ve included some tips and tricks to help you along the way. Enjoy your week:)