Stress is a normal response to situations we find threatening, different, or when we feel we have little control of a situation. It is part of everyday life. We all feel stress differently. Below are some of the most common signs of stress: Headaches Sweating Stomach...

Benefits of wild swimming for your mental health – it’s more than an exercise routine!
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...
Finding Your Way – Melo x Samaritans
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,...
Bisexual Erasure – What it is, and how it can affect your mental health
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...
The Compassion Practices
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...
5 Days 5 Ways Challenge: Everything you need to know
The 5 Ways to Wellbeing are...

‘No Strangers’ – Men’s Den Blaenau Gwent
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Carers Week 2021
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Thinking About Volunteering?
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5 Ways to Improve your Mental Wellbeing and Connect with Nature
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...