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January can be difficult for a lot of people. The long nights and short grey days can make it more difficult to get out and connect with people. But equally, this makes January the perfect time [...]

By Katya J P  Being put on a waiting list for counselling can feel frustrating and difficult, so preparing yourself for the counselling process can be one way of helping your mental health before [...]

If you have ever wondered whether taking a break from alcohol might have a positive impact on your life, then you are not alone. It would be hard to miss the greater prominence of low and no [...]

On March 30th, it is World Bipolar Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about bipolar disorder and the impact it has on individuals and their loved ones. Bipolar disorder is a mental health [...]

Getting help and support can often be the first step towards getting and staying well. It’s not always easy, especially when you are feeling low. It is important to remember that you are not [...]

Christmas is seemingly a happy time. A time when friends and family gather together and Christmas day is shared with our nearest and dearest. The lead up to Christmas brings competition for the [...]

Have you ever had a thought of “I wish I couldn’t wake up? I can’t face it anymore!”. I had, but it was a temporary feeling of low mood with no intension to end my life. I consider myself the [...]

In honour of September being Suicide Prevention Month, we at Westmeria wanted to take the opportunity to explore how to best support yourself, or anyone you know who may be struggling. Firstly, [...]

Making the most of your self-care day self-care /sɛlfˈkɛː/ noun the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health. the practice of taking an active role in protecting [...]

Volunteers’ Week takes place 1 – 7 June every year. It’s a chance to celebrate and say thank you to all volunteers out there.  However, you might be forgiven for asking, ‘why do [...]