All Understanding mental health pages
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Case Study“The Retail Trust saved me from homelessness.”
When her landlord sold the property she was living in, Chrissy was left in a precarious situation. A Facebook ad led her to the Hugh Fraser Retirement Estate and transformed her life.
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Case Study“I could make sure my children were well fed during the school holidays.”
Retail assistant Joanne* contacted us when the high cost of childcare left her unable to feed her family during the school holidays.
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Case Study“It has been such a blessing to have a home like this.”
Michael, who is registered blind, moved into his cottage on the Leylands Estate in Derby in August 2020. In 2023 it was converted to a smart home, transforming Michael’s life and enabling him to continue living in his own home.
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GuidanceHow to feel less lonely this Christmas
Seasonal holidays can be tough, but the pressure to enjoy them can feel immense, especially when you work in retail. Try these tips to help you feel less lonely this festive season, and make your 2025 a bit brighter too.
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InformationHabit change with Shahroo Izadi
Listen in as we talk to behavioural change expert Shahroo Izadi. Our conversation covers Shahroo’s approach to habit change, which starts with noticing how you talk to yourself. Whether you want to give up old habits or establish news ones, this episode will help set you up for success.
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EventSocial media and wellbeing
We asked experts and influencers to tell us the most positive thing social media brings to their life and how they stop it having a negative impact on their wellbeing.
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InformationTen ways social media is messing with your head
If your apps have ever made you feel left out, inadequate, or like the world is coming to an end, we’ve got expert advice to help.
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InformationSocial media that brings joy
Social media gets a bad rap, but it doesn’t have to be a negative force in your life. Unfollow feeds that don’t bring you joy and add some of the Retail Trust team’s favourite follows instead.
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Case Study“Being able to talk to someone completely unbiased was so helpful.”
When marketing management student Phillip James, 22, started to feel overwhelmed just a few weeks into his placement year, he contacted the Retail Trust for support.
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InformationUnderstanding more about alcohol
Alcohol facts you need to know, how booze affects your health and tips to reduce how much you drink.
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InformationFive things I’ve learned in nine years of sobriety
When writer and broadcaster Sam Delaney quit booze in 2015 he was scared about what life without alcohol would be like. Turns out, it’s better than ever.
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InformationMen’s mental health and addiction with Sam Delaney
Listen in as we talk about men’s mental health with writer and broadcaster Sam Delaney. Sam shares his struggles with mental health and addiction, busts myths about therapy and explains how to look out for your mates.
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GuidanceUnderstanding antenatal depression
Learn more about how pregnancy can affect mental health.
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Information“I’ve got your back”: how reaching out could change someone’s life
When it comes to mental health, small gestures of support can make a world of difference. We asked eight people who were offered a helping hand at work when they needed it the most to tell us what it meant to them.
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InformationAsking for help, movement and mental health with Kevin Braddock
Listen in as we talk about asking for help, movement and mental health with Kevin Braddock, author, psychotherapist and founder of The Soma Space. We discuss Kevin’s experience with anxiety and depression, the importance of movement in recovery and a simple way to get your day off to a great start.
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GuidanceTake five: how to support a colleague in need
From practicing watchful waiting to making sure you have the necessary space and time to have a conversation, Andrea Woodside, wellbeing training lead at the Retail Trust shares practical advice to follow when you think a colleague is struggling.
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GuidanceLooking after a child or young person’s mental health
Advice from the NHS for parents and carers to help you support children and young people and look after your own mental health.
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GuidanceBetter Health: every mind matters
The NHS Every Mind Matters mental health hub has expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
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GuidanceMental health and self-care for young people
This series of six videos offers practical advice around exercise, sleep and social media as well as strategies for coping with change, dealing with unhelpful thoughts and stopping worries spiraling out of control.
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GuidanceHow to find your cheerleaders
The power of connection and how to find your community at work and in life.