5 Ways to Wellbeing
by sproutadminer | 23/06/2022 at 9:00am
Your mental wellbeing is really important to keep healthy, just like your physical health. Having good wellbeing can be difficult because our minds can dwell on the negative. However, just…
Posts in: Mental Health
My Fight with Depression and Never Giving Up
by lucypalmer | 13/05/2022 at 8:00am
Lucy, a 20-year-old Cardiff University student, shares her experience having depression and the ways she’s fighting it. Content & Trigger Warning: This blog shares themes of depression, eating disorders, and…
Feeling Lonely? This Mental Health Awareness Week is for you!
by lucypalmer | 09/05/2022 at 8:00am
Everyone feels lonely sometimes. It’s natural and nothing to be ashamed of. The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 is loneliness. In the UK, 60% of 18-34-year-olds say they…
Mindfully Being Mindful – A Review of my Week Using Headspace
by halynasadventures | 21/04/2022 at 8:00am
Whilst trying to find her inner Zen, Hallie decided to give Headspace, a popular guided meditation app, a try. This article was originally submitted by Hallie in 2020. We are…
My Story: Suffering from Body Dysmorphia
by ellierackham | 14/04/2022 at 12:19pm
Cardiff University student, Ellie, shares her story of suffering from body dysmorphia. What is body dysmorphia? Body dysmorphia is defined as a mental health condition where a person spends a…
Could The “Saddest” Day of the Year Get Better By Simply Having a Brew?
by halynasadventures | 17/01/2022 at 8:00am
Blue Monday, named the “most difficult day of the year” strikes sadness in many, but why? Is there anything we can do to make the day better? Find out in…
Suicide: The Silent Killer
by Sammy Sprout | 10/09/2021 at 10:00am
For World Suicide Prevention Day, we wanted to share some information on support and stigma surrounding suicide, and what can be done to prevent it. ⚠️ Warning: readers may find…
Here’s A Reminder To Never Give Up
by halynasadventures | 15/08/2021 at 9:00am
When times get tough, sometimes it feels like the only option is giving up. No matter how many times you fail or how hard things get, keep pushing on –…
Distraction Techniques
by halynasadventures | 14/05/2021 at 7:00am
Distraction techniques can help you to focus on something else when you’re feeling stressed, anxious, panicked, or distressed. Distraction techniques can be a useful and healthy way to help you…
OMOF: Creating Meaningful Change to Mental Health Services
by sproutadminer | 13/05/2021 at 7:00am
Young people are demanding change in mental health support systems! For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we want to share the Our Mind Our Future’s Call to Action which explains what changes young people…
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
by sproutadminer | 10/05/2021 at 7:00am
What is Mental Health Awareness Week 2021? Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual awareness event. This year, it runs from 10 – 16 May 2021. The week aims to…
Habit Trackers and Their Effect on Your Wellbeing
by Sprout Editor | 22/04/2021 at 8:00am
How do you track your habits? With a habit tracker of course! Here’s why you should be tracking them habits… What are habit trackers? Habit trackers, in the simplest form,…
How to keep on top of everything
by halynasadventures | 17/04/2021 at 8:00am
This article was originally posted by Halyna in 2020. Keeping on top of all the things you have to do is hard work. Whether it’s remembering to take your clothes…
How to Recharge Yourself
by meic.cymru | 15/04/2021 at 8:00am
Tired? Slow? Can’t concentrate? You need recharging. Here’s how: Think about yourself as if you were your phone. Do you look after your phone? Charge it when it needs to…
Mindfulness Meditation: A Natural Way To Put A Stop To Panic Attacks
by Sprout Editor | 13/04/2021 at 8:00am
This article was originally published by Lucy Winston in January 2020. TheSprout are reposting it for Stress Awareness Month 2021. Among the many natural remedies for anxiety, one stands out:…
15 Top Tips To Reduce Stress
by sproutadminer | 11/04/2021 at 8:00am
Some situations are always going to cause a certain level of stress and that can be hard to avoid. The important thing is knowing how to deal with that stress,…
What Is Stress & How do I Cope With It?
by sproutadminer | 09/04/2021 at 7:00am
Stress is a normal part of everyday life for the majority of people and although it doesn’t feel like it sometimes, having some stress can be healthy and motivating. But…
Does running actually make you happy?
by mahidar | 20/03/2021 at 8:00am
This article was submitted by young person, Mahida, for the International Day of Happiness 2021. In order to try something different for International Day of Happiness, I attempted the challenge…
Eating Disorders Awareness Week
by sproutadminer | 04/03/2021 at 9:00am
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is taking place from 1-7 March 2021 and is a campaign to create a future where people experiencing eating disorders are met with understanding and compassion….
Free Mindfulness & Stress Control Courses
by Sprout Editor | 10/02/2021 at 8:00am
Valleys Steps is an organisation which provides easily accessible courses to improve your mental health. What is Valley Steps? Valleys Steps was established as a well-being charity to help people…
