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Throughout August, we’re looking at how exercise can support not just our physical health, but our mental health too. As well as helping to keep us fit and healthy, taking part in regular physical exercise can have a positive impact…

At Concern Group we are celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week (8-14 May)! This year’s theme is ‘Surviving or thriving?’ This is something we think a lot about across the Group, as our mission is to improve the mental health and…

Throughout August, we’re looking at how exercise can support not just our physical health, but our mental health too. As well as helping to keep us fit and healthy, taking part in regular physical exercise can have a positive impact…

What is self-care? Self-care involves taking actions to look after your physical or mental health. It becomes particularly important to maintain good self-care around busy times like the festive period, when our lives can sometimes become hectic or feel unmanageable. It can…

Wednesday 2nd November is National Stress Awareness Day. What is stress? Experiencing ‘stress’ usually refers to having a negative response to a challenging situation or to demands being placed upon us. Stress impacts us all differently – some excel under pressure, whilst…

Happy World Mental Health Day! The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is psychological first aid for all. Psychological first aid (PFA) describes a humane, supportive response to someone who is suffering and may…

This is a very special year for us, as it marks the 30th anniversary of Concern Group! On Friday we celebrated the Group’s achievements at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, with a ceremony which included the presentation of our Employee Awards. Speakers included…

Today, the BBC reported that one in three female students in the UK has a mental health problem. This compared with around a fifth of male undergraduates, according to a YouGov survey of 1,061 students. Overall, 27%…

This month, we’re focussing on the importance of  a healthy Work Life Balance. What is Work Life Balance? Having a healthy work-life balance isn’t about spending equal amounts of time at home and at work.  It’s more about feeling you are…