Posts Tagged ‘Dealing with Stress’
Cope with stress by learning to identify the signs
Experiencing stressful situations is nothing new for the rescue community and feelings of stress and anxiety in our everyday lives may, at times, feel overwhelming. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Winter issue 79, January 2022: Jane Rosso, the Fire Fighters Charity Psychological Services Lead. Fortunately, there are some simple techniques you can try to…
Read MoreImprove your mental wellbeing by home growing your own veg
Growing your own food can have huge benefits for your mental wellbeing — and your diet… From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Autumn issue 78, October 2021: Roger Saxby of the Fire Fighters Charity. Gardening can have huge health benefits — both physical and mental — and growing your own organic fruit and veg is…
Read MoreSpotlight on men’s health with three common conditions
For Men’s Health Week, the Fire Fighters Charity shone a spotlight on men’s health with three of the more common health conditions that affect men. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine issue 73, Summer 2020. From the Fire Fighters’ Charity. Know your prostate The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system and is…
Read MoreHow much is too much? Know your alcohol limits
We all know mountain rescuers enjoy a cheeky beer or two, especially at conferences. But how much is too much? From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine issue 76, Spring 2021. Irene Ramsden, welfare case worker for the Fire Fighters’ Charity. Given that more than one in three adults drank more alcohol during the first lockdown,…
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