All Understanding mental health pages
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GuidanceUnderstanding antenatal depression
Learn more about how pregnancy can affect mental health.
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Information“I’ve got your back”: how reaching out could change someone’s life
When it comes to mental health, small gestures of support can make a world of difference. We asked eight people who were offered a helping hand at work when they needed it the most to tell us what it meant to them.
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InformationAsking for help, movement and mental health with Kevin Braddock
Listen in as we talk about asking for help, movement and mental health with Kevin Braddock, author, psychotherapist and founder of The Soma Space. We discuss Kevin’s experience with anxiety and depression, the importance of movement in recovery and a simple way to get your day off to a great start.
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GuidanceTake five: how to support a colleague in need
From practicing watchful waiting to making sure you have the necessary space and time to have a conversation, Andrea Woodside, wellbeing training lead at the Retail Trust shares practical advice to follow when you think a colleague is struggling.
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GuidanceLooking after a child or young person’s mental health
Advice from the NHS for parents and carers to help you support children and young people and look after your own mental health.
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GuidanceBetter Health: every mind matters
The NHS Every Mind Matters mental health hub has expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
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GuidanceMental health and self-care for young people
This series of six videos offers practical advice around exercise, sleep and social media as well as strategies for coping with change, dealing with unhelpful thoughts and stopping worries spiraling out of control.
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GuidanceHow to find your cheerleaders
The power of connection and how to find your community at work and in life.
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GuidanceSeven ways to find your cheerleaders
Four wellbeing experts explain the power of connection and how to find your tribe.
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GuidanceWhat do you do to help your wellbeing?
To celebrate International Men’s Health Week we asked experts, influencers and our Retail Trust team for the one thing they do to help their wellbeing. Here’s what they said.
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GuidanceJamie Laing at Together Fest
The surprising thing the entrepreneur, podcaster and former Made In Chelsea star does for his wellbeing.
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GuidanceMental health clubs for men
Find support and friendship at grassroots clubs for men based around talking, walking and sharing skills.
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GuidanceSeven things to know about male mental health
Whether you have suffered in silence, or you’re concerned about colleagues, friends or family members, the conversation around male mental health has never been more important.
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GuidanceMen, it’s OK to reach out, and here’s why it’s important
When was the last time you spoke to a friend, colleague or family member about how you feel? How you really feel? Gender stereotypes can be damaging for both men and women, and when it comes to opening up about our mental health, for many men the pressure to be ‘strong’ or ‘the breadwinner’ has led to a culture of silence.
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GuidanceSix steps to having a supportive mental health conversation
If you spot someone struggling at work, these tips can help you to have a supportive conversation.
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PeopleAn A to Z of phobias
The following is not an exhaustive list of phobias but represent some of the more common ones.
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GuidanceUnderstanding phobias
Learn more about phobias, including the symptoms, types of phobias and treatments.
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InformationUnderstanding seasonal affective disorder
Learn more about seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, including the symptoms and treatments.