by Zoe | Dec 30, 2024 | Blog
When December 31st ticks over to January 1st, many of us reflect on the past and ponder the year ahead. It can be a difficult time, amplifying feelings of loneliness, regret, or uncertainty. Alex Nelson, Project Officer for Peer Connections & Serious Mental...
by Zoe | Dec 29, 2024 | Blog, Stay Well
New Year’s Eve can be a challenging time for many of us. While some may look forward to celebrations, others struggle with the weight of reflection—ruminating on the past or feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainties of the future. As one of our Experts by Experience...
by Zoe | Nov 27, 2024 | Blog, Stay Well
Introducing the Somerset Festive Wellbeing Calendar While the festive period can be a time of joy, it can also bring stress, pressure, and a blizzard of social gatherings and responsibilities. Expectations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. It can be a lonely...
by Zoe | Nov 25, 2024 | Blog, Stay Well
There are many reasons we can find Christmas triggering. For one thing, it seems to start earlier every year. We spoke to some of Open Mental Health’s volunteers to get some guidance and advice on how to stay well during the festive season. “When my children were...
by Zoe | Nov 24, 2024 | Blog, Stay Well
The festive period can bring both joy and challenges, especially when financial pressures or emotional stresses are involved. If you need help this Christmas, contact Mindline Somerset on 01823 276 892 or freephone 0800 138 1692. Crisis Safe Space is available for...
by Zoe | Nov 20, 2024 | Blog
According to the song, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and if we are fortunate, it can be. But for many people, Christmas is a trying time that tests their mental health. According to YouGov, while two in five people say their mental health improves...
