by Zoe | Feb 19, 2025 | Blog, Stay Well
Did you know that about 1.25 million people in the UK live with an eating disorder? Despite the conditions being common, there are many myths about what eating disorders are, who they affect and how you can recover from them.Open Mental Health partner SWEDA, a charity...
by Zoe | Feb 19, 2025 | Blog, Stay Well
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is a time when we can all learn more about eating disorders, and it’s an opportunity to provide information, support, visibility, and hope to everyone affected by them. This year, EDAW runs from Monday 24th February to Sunday 2nd...
by Zoe | Dec 31, 2024 | Blog, Stay Well
As part of Stay Well in 2025, we’re providing resources and advice to help you deal with mental health challenges during the festive season and beyond. One common condition many face, particularly during the winter months, is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This...
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...
