Next month, the UK will celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week between Monday May 13 and Sunday May 19 2024. The theme for the year is ‘moving more for our mental health’. As we all know, exercise has been proven time and again to relieve anxiety and depression by reducing cortisol levels and releasing more serotonin […]

Art and craft have long been praised for their calming qualities, but studies are beginning to prove what many of us have long suspected – crafting truly is medicinal. One such study, published by University College London’s MARCH mental health network found that engaging with the visual arts can reduce anxiety and that visiting museums […]

In a modern world where depression is becoming more common, particularly amongst young people, researchers at a London university has discovered some helpful advice for increasing your level of happiness. A recent study by King’s College London concluded that listening to birdsong for a few minutes each day is linked to a boost in happiness […]