Mental Health Support

Mental health is much more than the absence of mental ill health. We all have mental health and it is something that we can work to improve, just like our physical health. Our experts provide advice on how to cope with stress, build emotional resilience and look after this crucial area of your wellbeing.

If you'd like to speak to one of our therapists, our full range of mental health support services are available remotely.

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This International Women's Day, Gosia Bowling, Emotional Wellbeing National Lead at Nuffield Health, explains why women face an increased risk of burnout, and what employers can do to close the burnout gap.

Updated: Friday 29 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 8 March 2022

The health of your mind and body are intrinsically linked, but only 3 in 10 people acknowledge that exercise helps their mental health, according to latest data from our Healthier Nation Index. Brendan Street, Head of Emotional Wellbeing, explains how physical activity can help to prevent and manage stress.

Updated: Friday 29 April 2022

Published: Monday 15 April 2019

We all experience stress at various points in our lives. Here's how to recognise it and build the resilience needed to face it.

Updated: Friday 29 April 2022

Published: Friday 8 July 2016

These cognitive behavioural therapy techniques retrain your body and mind to sleep well at night. Brendan Street explains the basic formula.

Updated: Tuesday 26 April 2022

Published: Wednesday 5 October 2016

Taking these simple steps to improve your sleeping environment could rid you of restless nights.

Updated: Tuesday 26 April 2022

Published: Friday 25 November 2016

Sleeping well is essential for your health and wellbeing, but many of us struggle to get quality sleep. Physiologist Jade Wells provides her tips for having a good night of restorative sleep.

Updated: Tuesday 26 April 2022

Published: Monday 8 August 2016

Getting a good night's sleep isn't just about having energy for the day ahead, it has real effects on your health. Physiologist Jade Wells explains.

Updated: Tuesday 26 April 2022

Published: Monday 8 August 2016

The past 18 months have been immensely challenging. The stress of the pandemic and being confined to our homes has understandably resulted in some unhealthy habits. Prevention Lead Gosia Bowling and Head of Emotional Wellbeing Brendan Street discuss how we can get fitter and healthier, from exercising more to having a better sleep routine.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Wednesday 28 April 2021

Taking time in the kitchen could be a novel way to improve your health. Nutritional Therapist Shirley Ward explains how.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Thursday 17 March 2016

The ancient practice of mindful eating can enable us to enjoy the food we eat, maintain a healthy weight, and avoid a whole range of health problems. Tracey Strudwick explains.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Monday 14 March 2016

Brendan Street, our Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing, provides some insight into why we may eat emotionally and provides some tactics to helps us limit it.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 17 January 2017

Stress can take its toll on your body over time and one way it does this is by depleting your body’s stores of nutrients. Don’t let stress beat you – find out what you need to do to get back on form.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 24 May 2016

Holidays can be stressful when you're out of your normal eating routine and so many activities revolve around food. Jeanette Lamb provides some tips for eating more mindfully this Easter.

Updated: Thursday 14 April 2022

Published: Monday 11 April 2022

Navigating children’s questions, worries and anxieties about the conflict in Ukraine can seem an overwhelming task. It is difficult to know how to respond to children’s fears when we may be uncertain or fearful ourselves. Additionally, it can be difficult to know what or how much to say in relation to the situation. Emotional Wellbeing National Lead Gosia Bowling shares tips on how to approach the conversation with children.

Updated: Friday 4 March 2022

Published: Friday 4 March 2022

The recent events in Ukraine can leave many of us feeling overwhelmed, powerless and helpless. Gosia Bowling, Emotional Wellbeing National Lead at Nuffield Health, shares practical tips to help you cope with this renewed time of uncertainty – from stepping back from the news, to using breathing exercises to manage stress and anxiety.

Updated: Thursday 3 March 2022

Published: Thursday 3 March 2022

It can be hard to speak to your loved ones about their health, especially mental health. But it’s more important than ever that we check in with each other, given the increase in mood-related difficulties. This Time to Talk Day, Emotional Wellbeing Lead Gosia Bowling shares her tips for getting the conversation started.

Updated: Wednesday 2 February 2022

Published: Wednesday 2 February 2022

Nuffield Health Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing, Brendan Street, suggests supporting those suffering with mental ill-health through listening this Time to Talk Day

Updated: Wednesday 19 January 2022

Published: Thursday 6 February 2020

As a line manager, it can be difficult knowing how to approach conversations about emotional distress. Here are six key steps to help staff move from barely surviving, back to thriving.

Updated: Wednesday 19 January 2022

Published: Thursday 4 October 2018

Our minds are complex. Sometimes we may overthink or stress about situations, but changing our approach to the way we think can make all the difference. Prevention Lead Gosia Bowling and Head of Emotional Wellbeing Brendan Street discuss how our thoughts can sometimes make tough situations seem worse, while offering some healthier habits for our minds.

Updated: Thursday 13 January 2022

Published: Wednesday 14 April 2021

Whether you venture outdoors or bring the outside in, there's no denying the healing power of nature. Head of Emotional Wellbeing Brendan Street and Prevention Lead Gosia Bowling explain how we can harness nature’s restorative qualities for our emotional and psychological health.

Updated: Wednesday 12 January 2022

Published: Wednesday 12 May 2021