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They Don't Care That I'm Good At rugby

Mental Health, being Gay and Rugby - written by Harry Relf

Now is the time, more than ever to talk about the taboo.

Rugby Through the Lens

Photography is undoubtedly the art of our time, even amongst today's frequent use of video. The 'Still' has a valued position in our lives.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.