The month of April is where we raise awareness of stress in our lives and the effects of this. This year’s theme is “Be the Change” this theme focuses on personal agency, proactive action and encouraging individuals to identify root causes of stress, nurture supportive environments and break stigma by having normal conversations about mental health. Key areas for this year: Personal responsibility – being proactive rather than waiting […]
Festive season ‘blues’
As the year draws to a close we can often find ourselves in a reflective place. If we are feeling low due to the festive period, this can create low mood perhaps due to thinking back to past years with family or friends who may no longer be in our lives. For many people the […]
Stress Awareness month – April 2024
April is stress awareness month and this year’s theme is #LittleByLittle. The importance of small but consistent changes in how we manage our lives can’t be underestimated. The Stress Management Society’s research highlights that small steps in self-care and wellbeing routines can develop into significant benefit for ourselves and those we care about. Take a […]
Mental Health at University – March 2024
Welcome to our March article on mental health at University. Starting university can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also bring its own unique challenges. It’s natural to feel nervous or overwhelmed during the first few weeks at university, and it can be a while before you feel like you’ve found your […]
Stress Awareness Month 2023
Stress is something that will affect us all at some point in life. Sometimes stress can be manageable and expected, even rewarding once we overcome the source of our stress. However left to grow over time stress can become a real problem and so in April every year since 1992 The Stress Management Society holds […]





