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.

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If you’re thinking about therapy, a good place to start is to learn about the different types on offer. Discover how each kind of therapy works and how to decide which one suits you and your current needs best.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 18 May 2021

Want to live a healthier lifestyle? But struggle to find the time or motivation to eat better and stay active. Our experts share 20 simple hacks you can build into your daily routine to help improve your diet and get you moving.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

We often associate the summer with sunshine and feeling happier, however around 10% of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) cases occur during the warmer months.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 5 June 2024

Walking is a free and convenient way to enjoy the great outdoors and boost your mood in the process. It’s also a proven way of treating symptoms and mental health problems like stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Keep reading to learn more about what walking can do for your mental health and how best to get started with your new routine.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 23 April 2024

Large organisations across the UK are taking employee health and wellbeing more seriously, but many outlay huge sums for solutions that provide mediocre results.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 16 May 2016

Good quality sleep is important for both our physical and emotional health. However, COVID-19 is impacting our ability to obtain quality sleep in a number of ways. Brendan Street, Head of Emotional Wellbeing, provides his top tips for improving your sleep quality.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 20 April 2020

Your heart holds the secret to your stress levels. Discover why, and how you can use heart rate variability to combat the effects of stress.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 23 June 2015

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. We'll discuss how physical activity can help to prevent and manage stress.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 15 April 2019

Bringing up mental health with your employer can be tricky. Discover our tips on how to get the conversation started.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Thursday 4 October 2018

Balancing your work and home life can be tricky, especially if you work from home or you’re in a pressurised role that demands regular out of office hours. Mental Health Prevention Lead Gosia Bowling and Head of Emotional Wellbeing Brendan Street have combined expertise to tell us all about the challenges we face trying to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 21 April 2021

Staying connected to others using our smartphone, tablet, or computer can have huge benefits. By always keeping in touch, we can manage relationships and stay connected with friends and family at the touch of a button. For some of us, this can feel tiring and like we are constantly tasked with keep up on message, emails, and social media posts.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 15 November 2023

If constant stress and overwhelming feelings of dread and despair have you feeling tired and disillusioned with your day-to-day life, you may be experiencing burnout.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 21 October 2024

Our emotional wellbeing expert, Brendan Street advises on the emotional highs and lows of the weight loss journey.

Updated: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Published: Monday 24 December 2018

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: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Published: Thursday 3 March 2022

There are limits to what we can control in the world, but there’s a lot we can do to control our mental response to it. Discover why you might be feeling more anxious than usual and how practical coping strategies can help manage your emotional wellbeing.

Updated: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Published: Monday 23 March 2020

For many of us, focusing on the positive things in life is a lot harder than dwelling on the negatives. Gratitude journaling is a quick and easy self-help technique that trains the mind to think more about the things (big or small) we’re grateful for.

Updated: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Published: Thursday 9 May 2024

Remote working has become the new normal for many of us. While these benefits are great, working from home can impact our mental health if we’re not careful. Lisa Gunn provides some tips for making the most of the benefits of working from home.

Updated: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Published: Friday 4 August 2023

Caregivers play a huge role in providing ongoing care. However, to be consistently engaged and motivated, it’s important to understand your own limitations as a carer and accept that there will be rewarding moments and times where you feel overwhelmed.

Updated: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 3 April 2024

Research shows that people who exercise regularly tend to experience better emotional and mental health. Movement is also proven to help alleviate symptoms associated with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 24 April 2024

Staying silent on the subject of suicide helps reinforce the stigma and taboo around suicide which can lead to more people feeling they can’t reach out and get the support they need. Below, Nuffield Health Mental Health Prevention Lead Lisa Gunn helps you learn the best way to address the subject with compassion and understanding.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Friday 22 September 2023