Category: Wellbeing and self-care

Austerity, Brexit, Covid, Demand, and now Emerging Technology. The pace of change is reshaping how we live and crucially how we feel.

Racism remains a persistent and deeply rooted issue in the United Kingdom – one that is often amplified by the media. Persistent protests and anti-immigrant rhetoric reinforces harmful stereotypes, marginalises communities, and contributes to a culture of fear and exclusion. In this blog, we explore how racism in news coverage affects mental health among racially minoritised communities.

Menopause affects approximately half the population, yet it remains one of the most under-discussed, poorly supported life transitions within the modern workplace. As organisations strive for inclusion and talent retention, it’s time to acknowledge the significant mental health impacts of menopause – and the urgent need to embed support systems into workplace culture.

It’s difficult to know how to cope with distressing news in the media and social media. In times of political instability, conflict, and hardship, reading too much about what’s happening can be overwhelming and make us feel anxious. Being informed is important, but we should consider the impact on our psychological wellbeing and the steps we can take to protect ourselves. Here, we explain how to deal with news anxiety to support your mental health, as well as young people’s mental health. 

In today’s fast-paced world of work, fostering positive mental wellbeing is essential. We introduce our new Wellbeing Action Plan (WAP) — a practical, person-centred resource designed to help support your mental health and wellbeing. Whether you’re an individual looking to reflect on your own wellbeing, a manager supporting your team, or an organisation building a mentally healthy workplace — this tool is highly beneficial.

While it’s not often at the top of the list when it comes to practicing self-care for our mental health, there is a surprising link between creativity and mental health. Whether you’re used to being creative or it’s not part of your day to day, engaging your creativity can bring huge benefits to your mental wellbeing. In this blog, we explore some of the ways creativity can improve our mental wellbeing, along with some ideas for how to add creativity into your life.

Pundits often describe an overdiagnosis of mental disorders, but they fail to see that these disorders have always existed in our youth; they were simply ignored, untreated and left to fester. 

In this article for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, we will explore why community is important to mental health, alongside practical ways to cultivate community connections.

Mental Health UK is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive new Resource Hub —designed to empower individuals on their journey into work.

We’ve published findings of our second Annual Burnout report*, which takes the pulse of the nation’s stress levels. The survey of 4,418 UK adults conducted by YouGov finds that the risk of burnout remains prevalent, with one in three (34%) adults experiencing high or extreme levels of pressure or stress ‘always’ or ‘often’ last year, compared with 35% the previous year. Meanwhile, nine in 10 (91%) experienced high pressure or stress at some point over the last year.

Dan shares his experience of burnout and how this affected his anxiety, work performance and social life. He also sheds light on navigating burnout and the workplace as a young person with neurodivergence.

Tanya experienced burnout in her first job after graduating from university. She sheds light on her symptoms, from migraines to self-doubt, and advice on how to recover.

Whilst working in the corporate sector, Karen experienced extreme physical and mental effects of burnout. She reflects on her symptoms and how she moved towards a brighter future.

After being promoted to a directorial position at work, Emma hit a critical case of burnout, experiencing symptoms of social withdrawal, chronic pain, and brain fog. She shares tips on how to recover and spot warning signs.

Sabrina experienced burnout multiple times before finding the tools to recover. She now works as a burnout coach and offers meaningful, sustainable ways to overcome it.