Overcoming Obstacles – The Chris Czekaj Story A Cruel injury A young winger who had suddenly appeared on the international scene and thrived. In a World Cup year, it seemed Chris Czekaj had so much to look forward to. August 2020
Our Mental Health and the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: Part VII For the final blog in our series on sleep, we will explore the impact of shift-work and consider what individuals working shifts can do to protect themselves, and what organisations can do to support their shift-working employees. August 2020
Our Mental Health and the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: Part VII At this present time, for workforces across our communities, particularly the NHS and other key workers, good sleep is essential. That’s why in this blog, we’re focusing on sleep and its relationship to work. August 2020
Our Mental Health and the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: Part VI It is difficult, given the current circumstances that we face during the COVID-19 pandemic, to think about making sleep a priority. However, now more than ever, good sleep is essential. August 2020
Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic With many people resorting to working from home and self-isolation restrictions reducing our abilities to see family, friends and colleagues, it is easy to understand how feelings of loneliness, disassociation and helplessness can become overwhelming for some. August 2020
Our Mental Health and the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: Part V Sleep is part of the natural rhythm of life and is an essential part of survival. It is a vital component to supporting good mental and physical health. We know that an average adult should have between 7– 9 hours’ sleep every night. August 2020
Our Mental Health and the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: Part IV In our current circumstances, many people working across the frontlines of our communities are experiencing a significant increase in pressure and / or stress. We know that a certain amount of pressure at work can be a good thing. August 2020
Our Mental Health and the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: Part III People with mental health problems often experience stigma and discrimination which can negatively influence self-esteem, relationships and social opportunities. Stigma and discrimination can also prevent people from seeking support. August 2020
Our Mental Health and the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: Part II When it comes to our physical health, a key public health strategy to prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19 has been to effectively wash our hands, not touch our face, and engage respiratory hygiene. August 2020
Our Mental Health and the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: Part I WHO describes mental health as ‘a state of wellbeing’ where a person realises their potential and ability, can cope with ‘the normal stresses of life’, is able to work productively, and contribute to their community. Our mental health is an integral component of our health. August 2020
