#Depression – 8 Rules the Navy Seals have to teach all men (and women)

Listening to an inspirational talk by a Navy Seal on Spotify recently I learnt a lot. Well eight specific things to be accurate. I nearly sat on these for my own benefit. Then realised this is something not to keep to myself, so here you go... Always keep a positive attitude Respect your mind, bodyContinue reading "#Depression – 8 Rules the Navy Seals have to teach all men (and women)"

Into the storm, again..

It's been month or two now since coming off the antidepressants again ... maybe longer, I'm not really sure. It wasn't an event I have marked on the calendar. Things have been 'ok'. Life throws little challenges on a day to day basis and you deal with them. Using the proverbial toolbox to keep thingsContinue reading "Into the storm, again.."

Ways to fight #depression day 2 – Breathe properly

The Breathe2Relax stress management app walks users through breathing exercises that help stabilise mood, control anger and manage anxiety. It specialises in teaching "diaphragmatic breathing" (aka, belly breathing) to beat stress and encourage relaxation.  Ironically although we all breath, an obvious statement, relatively few have taken any notice of how we breath. Save maybe PhysicalContinue reading "Ways to fight #depression day 2 – Breathe properly"

Ways to fight #depression, day 1 – Disconnect from your newsfeed

Here is day 1 of the many tips to help keep your mind happy and healthy... fight depression

How renting in Greater Manchester is causing serious mental health problems

One cities experience of poor rental housing and the link with poor mental health...

Headucation UK has launched a petition to make mental health education compulsory in all UK school

A UK petition to have mental health taught in schools