
The Snug (Be Kind to Your Mind)
Looking after our mental wellbeing is as important as caring for our physical health. Mental health and physical health are deeply intertwined. Chronic stress can affect sleep, appetite, hormone balance, and inflammation - contributing to fatigue, digestive issues and even flare-ups of existing health conditions.
Reducing stress plays a key role in supporting mental wellbeing and the immune system along with decreasing the risk of heart disease, anxiety, and depression.
When we nurture our mental health, we are more likely to feel resilient, stay physically healthy, and maintain meaningful connections with others.
Mental wellbeing doesn't mean feeling happy all the time - it's about being able to cope with the challenges of life and enjoy a sense of purpose.
Taking proactive steps to support our mental wellbeing isn't a luxury - it's a foundation for good health. By carving out moments of calm and seeking support when needed, we're investing in a healthier, more balanced life.
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Useful Websites
NHS
Every Mind Matters
The NHS Every Mind Matters website offers simple, practical tips to help you manage anxiety, lift your mood, improve your sleep, and reduce stress. You can even create your own free 'Mind Plan' tailored to your needs. You'll find expert advice on coping with life's challenges, building mental resilience, self-help techniques and supporting others. Visit

MIND
The Mind - Mental Health Charity website also provides comprehensive resources to help individuals understand and manage their mental health. Their offerings include information on mental health conditions, self-care tips, support for young people and guidance on seeking help. Visit
Urgent Support
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need urgent help that is not an emergency then visit this page to find more information about sources of immediate support including crisis listening services for adults and young people.
In An Emergency
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical care call 999, or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department.