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Self Help Tips

Sheffield Mind can help people access a wide range of resources in a variety of forms such as leaflets, booklets and websites, to help promote mental wellbeing and manage feelings, symptoms and situations associated with mental health difficulties. These resources can help people address their mental health needs outside of services, or in conjunction with other support.

However, the volume of information and resources available can be a little bit overwhelming, so we've started to gather up information here in our online 'tool box'. In it you’ll find tips and guides, service info and advice and directions to other online resources such as video and blog, that might provide you with the tools you're looking for when help is needed.

Our tool box is there whenever you need to open it and can be tailored to a person's particular need or situation - you can browse through the suggestions and try some of the ideas at your own pace. The tool box tips are also useful for people who find involvement with groups and services difficult for whatever reason.

We regularly add to the tool box to ensure information is relevant and accurate and we also like to hear back from you about what you find helpful, click here to send us an email [email protected] 

Right, now dig deep and see what you can find...

 

Coping with extreme heat

Coping with extreme heat

As we write this, Sheffield is predicted to reach temperatures of 35 degrees over the next day or so. Extreme heat can take its toll on our mental health. Read more

Published: 18th July, 2022

Author: Sheffield Mind

Journalling

Journalling

Journalling is a technique that some people find helpful for dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. You can use your journal to help you monitor your habits and behaviours, or process your feelings. Read more

Published: 28th March, 2022

Author: Sheffield Mind

Spring is coming!

Spring is coming!

There’s no doubt that despite some very cold and very wet days recently, the evenings are starting to get lighter and the bulbs are starting to point their noses out of the soil. Spring is coming! Read more

Published: 9th February, 2022

Author: Sheffield Mind

Winter Blues

Winter Blues

If colder weather, shorter days and that post-Christmas slump cause you to feel the winter blues, you’re not alone. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2022

Updated: 18th March, 2022

Author: Sheffield Mind

New Year's Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions

Only a small handful of people complete the resolutions they set out for the start of the New Year. Yet not being able to successfully complete the goals we set for ourselves can result in feelings of failure. Read more

Published: 31st December, 2021

Author: Sheffield Mind

Wishing you a stress-free Christmas!

Wishing you a stress-free Christmas!

Christmas can be a difficult time. Here are a few ideas on how to make Christmas a positive experience. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2021

Author: Sheffield Mind

Love Your Park

Love Your Park

Parks are our own little pockets of nature, right in the heart of our cities and in Sheffield we’ve got more green spaces than any other city in Europe. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2021

Author: Sheffield Mind

Nature Photography

Nature Photography

Ever been on a walk, or sat in the garden and thought - I wish I'd taken a photo of that? That's nature photography! Read more

Published: 29th June, 2021

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Sheffield Mind

Stress

Stress

Experiencing a lot of stress over a long period of time can also lead to a feeling of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion, often called burnout. Here are a few tips for managing the pressures that often lead to stress. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2021

Author: Sheffield Mind

Relaxation

Relaxation

Its important that we all take time out now and then and here are some ideas for making the most of that time and what we can do to relax. Read more

Published: 18th June, 2021

Updated: 21st June, 2021

Author: Lindsay Doyle-Price

Get into Gardening.

Get into Gardening.

There’s increasing evidence that exposure to plants and green space, and particularly to gardening, is beneficial to mental and physical health. Gardening may help reduce stress, fear, anger and sadness, as well as reducing blood pressure, pulse rate and muscle tension. We've got some tips on how to get into gardening – even with the tiniest of green spaces. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2021

Updated: 21st June, 2021

Author: Sheffield Mind

Burnout

Burnout

Understandably, given the difficult year we’ve all been through, we’ve started to hear a lot about burnout. Here’s a short guide to burnout – what it is and what we can do to prevent it. Read more

Published: 20th April, 2021

Updated: 21st April, 2021

Author: Sheffield Mind

The Chill Zone: creating a calm space in your home.

The Chill Zone: creating a calm space in your home.

We can indulge in a bit of spring cleaning any time of year – and whilst we’re at it, create a space to sit, meditate, practice Mindfulness, read – whatever enhances your sense of calm. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2021

Updated: 18th June, 2021

Author: Sheffield Mind

Looking After Yourself at Christmas

Looking After Yourself at Christmas

For many of us, Christmas will be different this year. Traditionally a time to be with our nearest & dearest, this year, (overseas travel restrictions & quarantines & warnings not to travel too far domestically), despite the easing of restrictions over Christmas, we’ll be looking at an adjusted festive period. Even without a pandemic to deal with, Christmas can be a stressful time – but it feels that this this year, looking after our mental health in a proactive way is more important than ever Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2020

Author: Sheffield Mind

Loneliness

Loneliness

If you have a mental health issue and / or you’re shy, or find it hard to trust because you’ve been let down in the past, it can be really hard to even contemplate making connections with other people. Yet when we do spend time with others, we often feel better for it. Read more

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 14th June, 2022

Author: Sheffield Mind

Getting ready for Autumn

Getting ready for Autumn

Has anybody noticed that the nights are starting to draw in? And the leaves on the trees are turning yellow and red - autumn's here! Read more

Published: 30th September, 2020

Updated: 4th October, 2021

Author: Sheffield Mind

Controlling your anger during lockdown

Controlling your anger during lockdown

One of the side-effects of being in lockdown is that we can get frustrated - even angry -at the situation we find ourselves in. We may feel powerless - and this may in turn lead to feelings of anger. Our Anger Management team have put together some simple tips that may help. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2020

Updated: 30th September, 2020

Author: Lindsay Doyle-Price

How to Stay Fit and Healthy at home

How to Stay Fit and Healthy at home

Some excellent tips on the things we can all do to help maintain good physical and mental wellbeing whilst we are in lockdown. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2020

Updated: 25th January, 2021

Author: Lindsay Doyle-Price

Student life

Student life

Starting University is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. Here is some information and are a few tips that might help you settle in. Read more

Published: 12th September, 2019

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Lindsay Doyle-Price

The ‘Doze’ and Don’ts of a Good Night’s Sleep

The ‘Doze’ and Don’ts of a Good Night’s Sleep

There's a close relationship between sleep and mental health. Living with a mental health problem can affect how well we sleep, and poor sleep can have a negative impact how we feel. If we’re anxious or worrying about something, then we can often have trouble sleeping. This is because we may have lots of thoughts racing through our minds. Read more

Published: 26th June, 2019

Updated: 18th March, 2022

Author: Sheffield Mind

Different Strokes

Different Strokes

Arts and creative therapies are a fabulous way to explore our feelings. Both engaging with art ourselves, or simply appreciating other peoples’ art can help to us relax and concentrate because the shapes, colours and lines take our minds off things. Read more

Published: 26th June, 2019

Updated: 2nd August, 2021

Author: Sheffield Mind

Notice the Good Things

Notice the Good Things

Trying to be optimistic about ourselves doesn't mean ignoring our problems and negative life experiences. It means focusing on the positive as much as possible-and it gets easier with practice. Read more

Published: 26th June, 2019

Updated: 2nd July, 2019

Author: Sheffield Mind

Getting into Volunteering

Getting into Volunteering

Voluntary work is a great way to get involved with issues you’re passionate about, or simply to gain some work experience. People can do as much as they’re comfortable with and can work for as little as an hour a week, while still feeling like they’re involved. It enables us to adapt to a working environment and provides both stability and the opportunity to form friendships expand networks and boost social skills. Read more

Published: 26th June, 2019

Updated: 9th July, 2019

Author: Sheffield Mind

How to be a Tourist in Your Own Town

How to be a Tourist in Your Own Town

We live in a great city, with the Peak District on our doorstep. So if planning a holiday seems too expensive or too daunting, why not consider some day trips and travel in your own backyard? Read more

Published: 25th June, 2019

Updated: 24th May, 2021

Author: Sheffield Mind

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We are raising money for Sheffield Mind Charity who provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing mental health problems.

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Published: 10th September, 2021

Updated: 4th October, 2021

Author: Jessica Callear

Urbana and friends take on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks!

Urbana and friends take on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks!

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Published: 11th November, 2021

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Sheffield Mind does amazing work supporting those with mental health issues. These can effect anyone at anytime and over the last few years there has been a significant rise as our lives changed dramatically. I am delighted to be raising funds for such worthy cause and hope that all that I can raise will help contribute to the work Sheffield Mind do, raise further awareness of mental health issues and what support is out there and give something back to others. Read more

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Published: 9th May, 2022

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Sheffield Walking Group - MIND & Merrell collaboration

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Mental health is something that's affected all of us, in one form or another. Last year we collaborated with MIND and Merrell through Brand Nation with our group raising awareness and funds for MIND. Read more

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