The festive season for lots of people can be a time of joy and a great opportunity to spend time with loved ones, but for some it can be a lonely and stressful period. Whether you live with a mental health problem or not, there is...
We are delighted to share with you today some awesome winter discounts as we launch our...
The Self Care Forum’s definition of Self Care is: The actions that individuals take for themselves, on behalf of and with others in order to develop, protect, maintain and improve their health, wellbeing or wellness. Think self care for life Self Care Week is an annual national awareness...
The first Wednesday in November each year is National Stress Awareness Day. National Stress Awareness Day is a great opportunity to take a moment to think about our wellbeing and find advice or support on managing stress. We all know what it’s like to feel stressed -...
Friendships are an important part of life and are among the most valuable relationships we have. We may talk to friends in confidence about things we wouldn't discuss with our families. Friends add enjoyment to our lives and provide comfort in times of need. Friendship is...
National Work Life Week is an annual campaign to get both employers and employees talking about wellbeing at work and work life fit. It’s an opportunity for employers to show their employees, and potential candidates, how their organisation is striving for a family friendly and flexible...
World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October, is an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues and combine efforts in support of mental health. This year, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) has decided to make “suicide prevention” the main theme of...
We've all heard the term 'reasonable adjustments' banded about in the workplace, but what does it actually mean? Most people who experience an episode of distress or mental ill health recover completely and can resume work successfully. Effective planning by the individual and the line manager...
Our approach We believe in a 360 approach to training in your organisation which is why we run all our courses in-house with you. We want those who attend our mental health training courses to feel supported and educated not only in the hours you spend with...
One in four people in the UK will suffer from a mental health issue each year and yet two-thirds have no one to speak to about their mental health, according to a poll for Time To Talk Day 2019 by Time To Change. While it is...
Think of your body as the vehicle to your dreams. Honour it. Respect it. Fuel it. Create a list of all the things your body lets you do. Read it and add to it often. Become aware of what your body can do each...
What came first; the chicken or the egg? Well, the same question could be asked about eating disorders and body image! Eating disorders are perceived to be all about vanity and how you look but in reality its just so much more than that. So...
At Be Empowered, we are thrilled to let you know that we are expanding our team of trainers! Be Empowered provide a variety of training courses in mental health first aid and awareness all over the UK. Training courses include all Adult MHFA England accredited...
So many changes! Pregnancy causes many changes in your body. Some of these changes can be difficult to deal with or feel very uncomfortable. Also, after giving birth, your body may take a while to get back to the way it was before, or it may...
Body image and children Body image is how a child feels about and sees their body. It can relate to body size or shape, skin colour, appearance, facial features or physical disabilities/differences. A positive body image supports physical and mental health. It can boost confidence and help...