Three common emotional reasons for overspending, By Johanne Harris
We can all be prone to emotionally charged spending from time to time – perhaps without even realising it. However, if we regularly make impulsive spending decisions based on how we’re feeling, it can have a big impact on our financial health, and subsequently our long-term mental wellbeing. Understanding the emotions that are commonly associated with overspending can help us to notice the signs and stay in control of our money. Stress Lots of people use shopping as a coping mechanism when...
Read More83-Year-Old and Canadian Volunteer Bridge 3,500 Miles to Combat Loneliness
Thanks to the incredible work of the Adopt A Grandparent charity, an inspiring friendship has flourished across the Atlantic, bridging 3,500 miles between Nuneaton and Ontario. Ann Lucas, 83, a resident of Acorn Lodge Care Home, in Nuneaton, since 2023 and Angela Martin, 47, who lives in Canada, have forged a unique connection that transcends borders and generations. Despite having never meet in person, the pair talk weekly through video calls, proving that distance is no barrier to meaningful...
Read MoreEmotional Avoidance, by John Ford
Emotional Avoidance “When we close the door to our feelings, we close the door to the vital currents that energise and activate our thoughts and actions.” — Gary Zukav One of the most pervasive challenges we face, whether in our personal lives, workplaces, or broader communities, is emotional avoidance. This behavior—where we actively avoid feeling and processing our emotions—has far-reaching consequences that can leave relationships strained, workplaces toxic, and our personal growth stunted....
Read MorePrioritising Mental Health Throughout the Journey of Life, by Millie Fully
The NHS has recently appointed a director for mental health and neurodiversity, proving that wellbeing concerns are finally receiving the acknowledgement they deserve. It signifies a step in the right direction of mental health being a top priority during all phases of life. Mental health has no age Poor mental health can affect anyone, at any age. It changes how we manage, and our relationships with other people. Identifying the signs We must educate ourselves on spotting the signs of poor...
Read MoreAusterity: Why mental health training should remain a priority, especially in times of hardship. By Jane McNeice
I reall the recession of 2008-9 and my attempts to convince senior management teams that mental health training should be a top priority. This sat alongside efforts to influence General Practitioners and other health care practitioners to discuss return to work with their patients as part of mental health recovery and because work is extremely protective for our health. This was at a time when businesses were facing financial hardship, and their worries centred around preserving funds to pay...
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