Health and wellbeing

More people are using AI tools to seek mental health information and support. While they can offer quick guidance, they also have limitations and cannot replace human care.

We explain what AI is, explore the benefits and risks of using chatbots for mental health, share research insights, and offer practical tips to help you use AI more safely.

Alcohol can affect the way we feel, think and respond to everyday challenges. While some people use it to manage stress or difficult emotions, this can sometimes have a longer-term impact on mental health.

Taking time to reflect on your drinking habits can help you notice patterns, understand what supports your wellbeing and make informed choices about your mental health.

Body image describes how we think and feel about our bodies. Many people experience negative feelings about their appearance at times, and when these persist they can affect mental health and wellbeing.

Learn more about what body image means and explore practical ways to build a more positive and supportive relationship with your body.

Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion. It can occur when you experience long-term stress in your job, or when you have worked in a physically or emotionally draining role for a long time.

Burnout can also be a result of juggling multiple roles in your life, such as childcare, finances and relationships. Burnout can lead to symptoms of anxiety, depression and other mental health problems.

Movement can play an important role in supporting mental and physical wellbeing. While it can feel difficult to get started or stay active, finding ways to move in everyday life can help improve mood, energy and mental health.

Explore practical ideas and guidance to help you understand the benefits of movement, overcome barriers and build habits that support your wellbeing.

Sleep plays an important role in how we think, feel and cope each day. While many people experience difficulties with sleep at times, ongoing problems can begin to affect our mental health, energy and overall wellbeing.

Explore practical tips to help you understand sleep, recognise what may be affecting it, and take positive steps towards building healthier sleep habits that support your mental health.

Smoking can affect physical and mental health, and some people use tobacco to cope with stress or difficult emotions. Although quitting can be challenging, stopping smoking can support mood, wellbeing and quality of life.

Explore practical guidance on the link between smoking and mental health, and ways to support your wellbeing if quitting.

Stress is a common part of life. While short-term pressure can sometimes help us respond to challenges, ongoing stress can affect our mental and physical wellbeing.

Explore practical tips, trusted guidance and real-life experiences to help you understand stress and find ways to manage it in everyday life.