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Writing from the InsideOut® team. For the longer guides, with sources, see guides and articles.
For individuals ·
Supporting Mental Health During Times of Regional Conflict
Ongoing conflict and geopolitical instability can create waves of anxiety, uncertainty, and emotional strain, even for those who are not directly in affected areas.
For individuals ·
Men, stress, and the pressure to hold it all together
When men come into therapy, a consistent theme is feeling the pressure to “hold it all together.” Many men feel a deep responsibility to cope and manage: to be the problem-solver, keep their own and others’ emotions contained and remain steady no matter…
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The Hidden Signs of Burnout in Men
One of the most common things I hear from men in therapy is: “I don’t know why but I just feel low.” They rarely describe feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out.
For individuals ·
Why men are still struggling in silence; we can change it this Movember
Despite years of progress in mental health awareness, there is a pattern I continue to see in the therapy room: men carrying emotional struggles quietly and alone.
For individuals ·
Emergency Mental Health Toolkit
Emergencies and disasters – whether global catastrophes like pandemics or conflicts, or personal crises such as bereavement, illness, or accidents – disrupt life in profound ways.
For individuals ·
Staying Mentally Fit in Emergencies: What You Can Do Right Now
When life is shaken by an emergency, whether it’s a natural disaster, global crisis, workplace accident, or even a personal shock, the focus often falls on physical safety.
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Supporting Children and Young People Through Emergencies
Crises and catastrophes are difficult for anyone, but for children and teenagers, they can be especially confusing and frightening.
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Supporting Friends and Family During a Crisis
Emergencies don’t just affect us individually. They ripple out through our families, friendships, and communities.
For individuals ·
When the World Feels Heavy: How to Protect Your Mental Wellbeing
Let’s pause to acknowledge something many of us have quietly felt over the past year: the world can feel heavy.
For individuals ·
When the World Feels Too Much: Finding Calm in the Chaos
Every year on 10 October, we come together for World Mental Health Day, a time to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what it means to truly look after our minds.
For individuals ·
Why Belonging Matters
We all need to feel that we belong and are accepted, respected and supported by others. Having a sense of belonging is so important because it means we fit in, feel safe and can be our true, authentic selves.
For individuals ·
Celebrating World Mental Health Day
Today, we celebrate the importance of mental health and the small steps we can take every day to build resilience and strengthen our wellbeing.
For employers ·
Embracing Pride Month 2024: Celebrating Diversity and Mental Well-being
As we step into June, the air is charged with vibrant energy and a sense of solidarity as communities around the world come together to celebrate Pride Month.
For individuals ·
Time to Talk Day 2025
February 1st marks Time to Talk Day, a national awareness day designed to open up the conversation around mental health.
For individuals ·
Stress Awareness Week 2023: Relieving Stress for a Brighter Tomorrow
I’m thrilled to be reaching out to you on this special occasion: International Stress Awareness Week 2023.
For individuals ·
Celebrating World Gratitude Day: A Path to Mental Wellness
Did you know that on September 21st, people all around the world come together to celebrate World Gratitude Day?
For individuals ·
Beating the January Blues: Creating goals for 2024
First of all, let’s talk the elephant in the room that comes up the third week of every January, Blue Monday.
For employers ·
How to Spot Bullying in the Workplace
9 Signs to Spot Bullying in the Workplace: Name-calling. Whether you’re receiving abusive messages on an internal system or being called out in the office, having someone call you names is unpleasant and demoralising.
For employers ·
Collective Grief: What is it and how to overcome it?
Following the sad news of the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, it’s fair to say, we will all have been touched by how the nation has come together to pay their respects and reflect.
For individuals ·
Maintaining Wellbeing in the Summer
When summer rolls around, people often look forward to the warm weather, longer days, holidays, and fun activities.
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Eating Disorders: Improving Professional Training
Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental health disorders and affect around 1.25 million people in the UK, which is why training for health professionals matters.
For individuals ·
Why Kindness Is Good For You.
“Life is an echo. What you send out comes back. What you sow, you reap. What you give, you get.