Posts Tagged ‘Mental Health’
Setting goals for health and wellbeing
From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Issue 87, Winter 2024. From Togetherall in association with the Rescue Benevolent Fund. When the new year rolls around, it’s easy for us to feel like we need to accomplish everything we didn’t get the chance to tackle last year. Sometimes we can put so much pressure on ourselves…
Read MoreMen’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 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 MoreResilience: The Avalanche
Scottish Mountain Rescue Wellbeing Officer tells his personal story of dealing with a traumatic event, several years after the actual incident, during the winter of 1995. From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine, Issue 70, October 2019. The winter of 1995 was described by Blyth Wright as The Black Winter in his book A Chance in…
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 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 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.…
Read MoreImprove your mood right now with these ten simple ideas
Feelings of depression can have a major impact on your mental health. So here’s ten things you can do right now to improve your mood and enhance your wellbeing From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Summer issue 77, July 2021: Jane Rosso, the Fire Fighters Charity Psychological Services Lead, Connect with a loved one With…
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