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Many self-proclaimed ‘outdoorsy types’ have long been preaching the benefits of wild swimming. However in 2019, the British Medical Journal published a study showing that going for a chilly dip can actually help those suffering with mental health conditions such as...

Earlier this year, Samaritans Cymru launched a new resource, Finding Your Way: A Guide for Anyone Who’s Struggling to Cope. It was launched after the UK went into lockdowns, where many experienced feelings of heightened anxiety with disruptions to their daily lives,...

Trigger warning: Biphobia and bi-erasure mentions, including harmful and false comments as well as statements taken from sources. Bisexual is defined as “romantic or sexual attraction towards more than one gender.” Bisexuality might seem like a modern concept, but...

Compassion, care for others, care for self, connection, and community. Do you have enough of these in your life?What is The Compassion Project? The Compassion Practices shared by the Compassion Project have been used by tens of thousands of people in health and social...

The 5 Ways to Wellbeing are...

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Connecting with Nature for your WellbeingThis year, the theme for mental health awareness week is ‘connecting with nature’. During the last difficult year, many of us experienced the joys of nature as we re-discovered our local areas during the pandemic. Numerous...

This week is Mental Health Awareness week and the theme is ‘nature’! Melo has partnered with Gwent Wildlife Trust and Natural Resources Wales to bring you some top tips on improving your mental wellbeing by connecting with nature. We have some easy suggestions for all...