7 ways to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week

7 ways to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week

To mark this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide sharing 7 ways you can celebrate this significant time of year on the mental health calendar - both in and outside of work.

With mental health problems affecting 1 in 4 people in the UK alone, the conversation around mental health continues to grow. At Calmer, we also hope to shine a light on the preventative measures that can support you in managing your mental health and strengthening your mental resilience, especially at work.

If you are observing Mental Health Awareness Week in your place of work, or you would like to start prioritising your mental health from home, now is the time to do it.

With that in mind, keep reading and discover seven ways you can celebrate the week to improve feelings of connectedness, focus and wellbeing at work.

The power of mindful eating on your mental wellness

The power of mindful eating on your mental wellness

In today's fast-paced world, it is easy to find ourselves mindlessly consuming food without a second thought. We eat on the go, in front of screens, and often without truly savoring the flavours and nourishment of our meals.

However, did you know that how we eat can significantly impact our mental wellness? This is where the concept of mindful eating comes in.

This week, guest writer Stacy J. Bryant explores the power of mindful eating on our mental wellness and how it can transform how we approach food and our overall self-care. From understanding the principles of mindful eating to practical tips on incorporating them into our daily lives, we will delve into how this simple yet powerful practice can positively impact our mental health.

How sleep can benefit your work and mental wellbeing

How sleep can benefit your work and mental wellbeing

Many factors go into your overall wellbeing both in and outside of work, from your diet and level of physical activity to more intangible elements, like your personal relationships and feelings of fulfilment with your work and career. However, there is one element that overarches all of these factors, and that’s sleep. Without plenty of quality rest, everything from your physical health to your relationships to your productivity and creativity suffers.

Discover the importance of sleep, and how to improve it, in this guide created by Isaiah Atkins of The Sleep Advisor.

How to overcome Blue Monday

How to overcome Blue Monday

Did you know, Blue Monday started off as a PR stunt? The calculations behind the date aren’t exactly scientific, but there certainly is some truth to Blue Monday. Here are a few ways you can beat the blues at work - whether you’re an entrepreneur, or work in a team.

6 Ways nutrition boosts your mental and emotional health

6 Ways nutrition boosts your mental and emotional health

Many studies reveal evidence of the link between food and mental health. If you've felt tired, sleepy and in a consistent low mood, recall what you ate over the past few days - most processed items can have drowsy and fatigue-inducing effects, so it could be that they are the culprit.

Nutrition is vital for our bodily function, as you gain much of your energy to do tasks based on what you eat and drink. However, not-so-nutritious foods can have the opposite effect over time, and even increase your risk of psychological concerns.

This week, guest writer Beth Rush explores the connection between nutrition and mental health, and how this can boost your quality of life.