Category: Mental Health

Let’s have a frank chat about something really close to home for many in the UK: mental health within our racial and ethnic minority communities. We’ve certainly seen a welcome rise in ‘awareness’ around mental wellbeing in recent years. Knowing about an issue is always the first crucial step, isn’t it? But for racial and […]

Video games have long been the source of debate when it comes to their impact on mental health. Most believe that gaming offers no benefits and it only leads to violence and social isolation. It doesn’t help that there are studies, albeit a bit biased, that back up those misconceptions.  So, why are people drawn […]

Looking back at my wellbeing journey, I never imagined that jogging and yoga would become a big part. While fitness had always piqued my interest, I struggled to find motivation amidst my busy life. I’m like a ninja at the gym– you’ll never find me there! Joking aside, I did try going to the gym […]

Hey Me! Can you believe it’s been five years since we started this incredible journey as Stress Matters? As I sit down to write this letter, I’m overflowing with excitement and pride at the progress we’ve made in transforming the way we view workplace wellbeing. Remember those days when talking openly about stress and mental […]

Looking after yourself and your mental health looks extremely different for everyone. And this is something that has become increasingly clear since my time working at Stress Matters. All of us are so different and that really is the beauty of wellbeing – it is not a one-size-fits-all approach and we all need to find […]

Flipping the calendar to October means it’s almost time to celebrate World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10th. And this year, the theme is crystal clear: “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right.” So then, this might be the case in theory. But how are we doing in practice? There’s room for significant improvement, according […]