Mental Wellness

10 Benefits of gardening for your mental wellbeing

10 Benefits of gardening for your mental wellbeing

Gardening is one of the most nurturing commitments you can make, bringing with it a variety of benefits both for your physical and mental health. Committing to healthy eating, exercise, and reducing the amount you engage with technology can all be tricky to maintain. However, when they’re combined with making time for a leisurely activity such as gardening, it can feel far easier to follow through with your various other commitments.

Understanding panic attacks and the effects on your body

Understanding panic attacks and the effects on your body

Anxiety is a natural, human response to stressful or challenging situations. Everyone will experience feelings of anxiety and panic at certain times in their life, but for some, they may experience heightened states of anxiety which can lead to panic attacks. This can manifest in many ways, and can happen at any time and often for no clear reason.

Dr. Ram Pardeshi, MD, takes us through a process of understanding the symptoms of panic attacks, how it manifests and how to help yourself or someone you know who may be experienceing this common issue.

12 ways to manage your mental health as an entrepreneur

12 ways to manage your mental health as an entrepreneur

Did you know, over 70% of entrepreneurs experience poor mental health?

This can be anything from stress to burnout to breakdown - and we here at Calmer know that it’s all preventable.

Here are 12 tips on how to start supporting your own mental health, as well as further support you can follow:

How to set up lighting in your home for better productivity and mood

How to set up lighting in your home for better productivity and mood

With many of us working from home these days, trying to remain productive can be a challenge; especially with so many distractions surrounding us.

This week, we are delighted to welcome Ergonomist George Chiang as our guest writer, who shares his expertise on the value of lighting in your workspace, and how to utilise different lighting to maximise productivity, boost your mood and support your wellbeing.

Announcing: Good Mental Health festival

Announcing: Good Mental Health festival

Calmer and PsychReg are delighted to announce the launch of the Good Mental Health Festival 2020!

Taking place on the eve of World Mental Health Day, this one-day digital festival brings together positive mental health talks, presentations and workshops from leaders in the field of mental health and psychology.

Focusing on the positives of checking in with your mental health, the festival will enable you to identify how to nurture your mental health and wellbeing, thrive in your work, and all aspects of your life.