Stories
“Dance is a universal and non-judgemental language, which allows people to connect and express themselves fully”
Do you think dance can have a positive effect on your mental health? Absolutely. Many scientific studies have concluded that dancing has a positive effect on mental health. Moving to music in whatever form or capacity is enjoyable. Whether that is in a structured dance session or just putting on a great song and boogying…
A story on overcoming the effects of bullying.
The most challenging time in my life was during secondary school. Primary school felt so innocent in comparison, having no cares in the world, you just looked forward to going to school and playing with your friends. Having said that, I had amazing friends throughout my time in secondary school, but unfortunately, I was…
Marie shares her story on overcoming lifelong anxiety
Ten years ago, I was set to enjoy life after moving home and settling into a new area. Instead of beginning a fresh and positive chapter, a seemingly endless downward spiral of poor health and adversity left both myself and my husband unable to work, afford our home or support our growing family, until…
Georgie’s tips for helping your colleagues with their mental health at work
Georgie is a great friend of Heads Together, and a Blue Light Champion for Mind. Here, she gives us some tips on supporting our colleagues at work: Once Christmas and the New Year festivities are out of the way, the reality of starting a new year and going back to work soon kicks in. The…
The Duke of Cambridge launches ‘Mental Health at Work’
Yesterday, The Duke of Cambridge launched ‘Mental Health at Work’, a new initiative from Heads Together and Mind aiming to change the way that we approach workplace mental health across the UK. Head to Mental Health at Work now A major study into workplace wellbeing by Mind has revealed that poor mental health at work…
