Mental Health & Wellbeing

Mental health is about how we feel, think, and connect with others. It's not just the absence of problems but feeling good and having positive relationships. Our mind, body, and surroundings are linked, so caring for mental health boosts overall well-being.
While it's normal for moods to fluctuate, long periods of poor mental health can lead to bigger issues.
Talking about mental health helps prevent more serious problems.

1. Connect with Others:  Social interaction supports emotional well-being
2. Stay Active: Regular exercise boosts mood and reduces stress
3. Take notice: Reminding yourself to take notice can help you to be aware of how you're feeling
4. Learn: Feeling like you're learning and developing can boost your self-esteem
5. Give: Some studies have shown that people who help others are more likely to rate themselves as happy
6. Practice Mindfulness: Stay present and manage stress with meditation or breathing exercises
7. Get Enough Sleep: Proper rest is essential for mental clarity
8. Set Boundaries: Balance work, rest, and leisure to avoid burnout
9. Eat Well: Have ‘5 a day’ fruit and vegetables for physical health, healthy diet supports brain function and mood
10. Talk about It: Share your feelings with someone you trust, don’t hesitate to reach out if you're struggling
11. Limit Screen Time: Take breaks from digital distractions
     
 

• NHS Tayside - Your Health & Wellbeing A-Z Directory provides local and national information on any health and wellbeing problem

• Andy's Man Club - provides a weekly talking group, a place for men to come together in a safe environment to talk about issues/problems they have faced or currently been facing. Meetings take place regularly in various locations across the region, where applicable these can be found in the local support and contact details section
• Penumbra- dedicated services for people with mild to serious and enduring mental ill health

• Wellbeing Works- one-to-one support and group activities to help people and to promote better mental health and wellbeing

• NHS Inform - Advice on dealing with low mood, anxiety, phobias, stress and where you can get help
• Mind 'The charity for better mental health' has an extensive range of self-help resources available
• SAMH (Scottish for Mental Health) - advice on self-help, accessing support and wellbeing assessment tool
• See Me - self-help, myth busting, advice about how to talk about mental health, personal experience stories
• Quell - Free, safe, and anonymous mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK
• Kooth - is your online mental wellbeing community. Access free, safe, and anonymous support, for 11-25 year olds
• Mental Health Foundation - comprehensive advice and support in all areas of mental health and learning disabilities