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The most rewarding job I ever had...
Is only been 3 months but I can already see the difference we make in participants' lives. Dealing with mental health is difficult, how can you explain something we don't understand, even when it is h...
Giving something back...
When we ask our participants what they’re hoping to achieve, we very often hear that they want to “give something back”. Many are drawn directly to support roles, such as peer support or care work. Fo...
Keep calm and carry on they say...
Staring out of the kitchen window I noticed that at last glance it was bright sunshine and within minutes I am trying to comfort my terrified cat as he cowers from deafening claps of thunder. In a ma...
Are you happy?...
Are you Happy? It’s a question I have asked and been asked just this week.I was talking with a long-distance friend that moved out to America a few years ago, it got me thinking how do you measure...
Good mental health at work...
For many of us, work is a huge part of our lives, both in time and mental capacity. Having a fulfilling job, and a job you enjoy can be good for both your mental health and your wellbeing. It also bri...
What is normal?...
Covid has had a huge impact on how we now think, work, and interact with each other.Before Covid we were commuting, clogging the roads, trains, and buses. Enduring the lengthy travel time and havi...
Seasonal Affective Disorder...
Sadness SAD and the effects of our environment can all become contributing factors on our wellbeing and mental health. When we encounter individuals with this condition, it's important to remember tha...
When you’re not feeling OK...
I used to hate feeling low for no reason that I could think of. I would “hibernate”, tuck my head under my Duvet and think “Nope – I can’t do this”, or “Nope – don’t want to do this”.My family an...
Introducing our new Coordinator in Basildon...
My name's Jenny and I’m the new centre manager at Signpost Basildon.I have supported many participants who suffer with mental illness throughout the years. And although it can be difficult at time...