Harvey’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Blog: exercise and combatting loneliness
The relationship between exercise and mental health has been discussed for millennia. The ancient Greeks believed it was a duty of citizens to attain and maintain a healthy mind and body, they even created the Olympics to celebrate and compete over their physical health which started as far back as 776 B.C. Back to the…
Read MoreHow can I help my pupils cope with exam stress?
We know that exam season can be a stressful time. That’s why Feeling Good for Schools have provided this quick lesson to help pupils cope with exam stress:
Read MoreHow can I reduce stress in my life?
How can I reduce stress in my life? This blog contains 10 tips on reducing stress by boosting relaxation… Get some fresh air Going outside, even just for ten minutes, can help to reduce stress and relax your body. Breathe in the fresh air, take in your surroundings, and be aware of what you…
Read MoreSports and Mental Health: What’s the link?
This panel event discusses how physical and mental health are interconnected, and the importance and significance of visualisation and positive mental health in the realms of education, sports, and recovery. The Zoom panel features The Foundation for Positive Mental Health meeting with Phil Packer MBE of the British Inspiration Trust (BRIT), Scottish World Record holding…
Read MoreChildren’s Mental Health Week – Free Lesson
This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek we’ve developed a free lesson for KS3 pupils looking at the links between the mind & body. This lesson also explores some of the Mental Wellbeing and Physical Health & Fitness sections of the RSE and Statutory Guidance. Download the lesson here and get talking to your pupils about the links between mental…
Read More#Movember Campaign & Wellbeing and the Men’s Sheds Movement Webinar
On Tuesday 30th November 2021, we closed off our Movember campaigning with a webinar. Dr Alastair Dobbin, Feeling Good co-founder, discussed men’s mental health with Charlie Bethel, Founder of the UK Men’s Sheds Movement, hosted by Good Thinking London. Watch the full webinar here: Throughout Movember, we also asked, ‘What does mental health mean to…
Read MoreKevin’s Story #Movember
Listen to Police Officer Kevin McGhee describe his recovery from suicidal depression at the ‘Let’s Talk’ Event held with the University of Edinburgh’s sport and exercise department, November 2019.
Read MoreThe Immune Body Blog: Long-COVID Module coming soon to the Feeling Good App
We are developing a Long-COVID module in the Feeling Good app to help you recover from Long-COVID, and also to help you live with any persistent symptoms. If you are not sure if you have Long-COVID, you should seek advice from a clinic or doctor. There are some treatments that may also help, some medications…
Read MoreUPDATE: Translating the Feeling Good app into Polish with Feniks
UPDATE: The Feeling Good app is now available in Polish. If you already have the app, you can switch to our Polish reader in your settings, and if you’re new to Feeling Good, select Polish when starting up to hear wellbeing tracks in Polish and start Feeling Good today! Feeling Good is an audio…
Read MoreAnnouncement: Good Thinking London are providing London schools with FREE access to our Feeling Good for Schools programme
We are so excited to announce that, thanks to our partnership with Good Thinking London, schools across London can now get free access to our Feeling Good for Schools programme, the licence for which would ordinarily cost a school £1 per pupil. What is Feeling Good for Schools? Feeling Good for Schools is…
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