Posts Tagged ‘Health’
Men’s mental health matters
Celebrating Movember, the annual event that involves the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Issue 86, Autumn 2023. From Togetherall in association with the Rescue Benevolent Fund. This article delves into the importance of addressing men’s mental health, the barriers…
Read MoreWhat is neurodiversity?
We all experience and interact with the world in a way that makes sense to us. Neurodiversity embraces the idea that there’s no one right way to think, learn, behave or feel and no single definition of what ‘normal’ is, when it comes to the brain. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Issue 85, Summer…
Read MoreLet’s talk about menopause…
Menopause is a journey that includes physical and emotional changes that can dominate women’s lives for many years, and the experience can differ from one woman to another. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Issue 85, Summer 2023. Courtesy of Togetherall, Doctors Siobán Harlow and Carrie Karvonen-Gutierrez, of the University of Michigan, answer some of…
Read MoreHow to cope during financial stress
During a cost-of-living crisis, day-to-day activities can feel overwhelming and your mental health may suffer. Here’s a few things you can do to ensure you’re keeping well and getting the right support. From the archive: From Mountain Rescue Magazine, Issue 84, April 2023. From Togetherall in association with the Rescue Benevolent Fund The current state…
Read MoreUnderstanding the stages of relationships
Our personal relationships form a vital part of our support network. Learn how to recognise the different stages of relationships as they develop and deal with problems as they arise. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine issue 83, January 2023. From Togetherall in association with the Rescue Benevolent Fund Contrary to popular myth, the course…
Read MoreStress and anxiety: what they are and how they affect you
How to recognise the symptoms of stress and anxiety, and what to do to help yourself through them. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Autumn Issue 82, October 2022. From Togetherall, in association with the Rescue Benevolent Fund. What is stress? Stress seems to be part and parcel of modern life. There are financial worries,…
Read MoreRetrain your brain by making like a flamingo
How standing around on one leg can help retrain your brain and your balance. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Summer, Issue 82, July 2022. Judy Whiteside So what do YOU do every night before climbing into bed? And bear in mind this is a family show. How about standing on one leg at the…
Read MoreHarnessing the restorative power of sleep
Once disrupted, poor sleeping patterns can become ingrained. So how do you break the cycle? Read on to learn about harnessing the restorative power of sleep… From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Winter Issue 71, January 2020: The Fire Fighters’ Charity. The daily stresses of life and work, getting older, marital upset, bereavement, alcohol and…
Read MoreStay fit for purpose and flexible, to avoid injury
Tim Lynch discusses the benefits of looking after yourself, and how to stay fit for purpose to avoid injury during those adrenalin-fuelled call-outs. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Summer issue 45, July 2013: Tim Lynch MSc(Chiro), DC, FRCC The average team member is rarely couch-bound, preferring to spend his or her time in the…
Read MoreVolunteering with mountain rescue saved my life
Izzy de Santis and her partner, David Bartles-Smith were members of the Teesdale & Weardale team. They share how much strength and support Izzy took from her involvement in mountain rescue and the Mind Blue Light Programme. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Summer issue 65, July 2018: Izzy de Santis This is my story.…
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