Mental Health

a portal to online therapeutic mental, physical, emotional and social wellbeing for carers

“The Greenwich MindCare Dementia Information and Support Service was launched on 1 April 2020 to provide dementia advice, information and support for people with a dementia diagnosis and their carers.”

“Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and care”

We’ve collected some examples of resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of both individuals and teams working across health and care. It’s not an exhaustive list but it does demonstrate different ways to access help and guidance. We’ve collected some examples of resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of both individuals and teams working across health and care. It’s not an exhaustive list but it does demonstrate different ways to access help and guidance.

Effective Stress Relievers for Your Life

From minor challenges to major crises, stress is part of life. And while you can't always control your circumstances, you can control how you respond to them.

Are Your Thoughts Yours or Somebody Else’s?

Have you ever considered questioning your thoughts, or do you just accept whatever comes into your head as normal thinking?

The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health

Social media use is regarded as a contributing factor in the recent rise in mental health problems amongst young people. Learn more about the positive and dysfunctional impact of social media on youth mental health.

Learning a few things about mental health problems including the different types might help to understand what it is you are felling and encourage you to open up to others and seek help.

How to help your elderly parent avoid anorexia?

Anorexia may not be an illness that’s commonly associated with ageing parents and yet it’s a condition that can stem from lack of motivation, lack of control or bereavement – all of which are often experienced by the elderly.

It can be distressing to see the health and wellbeing of someone you’re close to become affected by alcohol or drug abuse. You can’t make someone stop abusing drink or drugs; they must recognise the problem first before making the decision themselves to overcome it.

Living with a parent who has mental health problems may leave you feeling confused, angry, or helpless. Your home life and your personal life may be affected, and you could even find yourself having to care for your parent’s well being.