Tips to improve your mental wellbeing

Summary

Try ‘just one thing’ to boost your mood.

To quote the popular podcast by the late Michael Mosley, ‘just one thing’ can improve your mental wellbeing.

Here’s a few suggestions to help you live a happier and healthier life:

  • The BBC Sounds series ‘Just One Thing with Michael Mosley’ focuses on one thing each episode that you can adopt to boost your mood. Each episode is just 14 minutes long and includes topics such as cooking from scratch, reading poetry and eating slowly
  • Supporting the podcast is a webpage dedicated to 10 mood boosters, such as putting down your phone and getting some sun
  • NHS GM, in partnership with the Royal Society for Public Health, is offering a free online course for anyone living or working in GM. In one hour, Healthy Minds Greater Manchester will help you to understand the difference between mental health and poor mental health, things you can do to cope with negative thoughts and feelings, and the benefit of sharing your feelings with someone you trust
  • If you’re affected by gambling, a new information and support hub Chapter One can help you understand the negative effects on your mental and physical health, your work, relationships, education and money situation. The hub can help you get free, confidential support and treatment