Self Help

Taking care of your wellbeing is essential, and we’re here to help. This page is your one-stop destination for practical tools, resources, and strategies to support your health and wellbeing. 

Women’s Health: This section includes topics vital to women’s health and wellbeing. It covers areas like menstrual health, contraception, pregnancy, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Additionally, it addresses reproductive health concerns. Learn more about Menopause.

Men’s Health: This section includes key topics related to men and mental health. It explores ways to manage mental well-being through activities like the CAN DO Challenge, tips for handling stress, and understanding the role of dopamine in mental health. Ready for DIY Man MOT? You can also find more resources under Speak up about men’s mental health.

Neurodiversity Learning Resources: Offers valuable insights into neurodiversity and its impact in the workplace. It includes information on inclusive practices, strategies to create a neurodiverse-friendly environment, as well as guidance, additional learning materials, and support mechanisms.

Diet and Nutrition: This section includes essential insights into diet and nutrition, emphasising the importance of a balanced diet for energy, immunity, mental wellbeing, and long-term health. Learn more from Eatwell Guide.

Movement and Exercise Tips: This section includes the importance of movement and exercise for overall health and wellbeing. It highlights benefits like improved physical fitness, mental clarity, better sleep, and reduced stress.

Stress Management Tools: This section includes essential information on dealing with stress, exploring its causes, symptoms, and impact on mental and physical health. Practical tips are provided, such as self-help techniques, positive thinking, talking to someone, breaking down tasks, staying active, and planning ahead.

Raising low self-esteem: This section includes insights into raising low self-esteem by understanding its causes, impacts, and ways to improve self-worth.

Live Well: This section includes NHS advice on healthy living, covering topics like balanced diets, healthy weight, exercise, sleep, and reducing alcohol and smoking. It also provides support for addiction, sexual health, bone health, pain management, dental care, and seasonal wellness.

Wellbeing Apps: Has a list of wellbeing apps you can download for free.

The Movement for Health podcasts: explores the power of movement in everyday lives. Through insightful discussions with experts, spotlights on impactful initiatives, and conversations with practitioners making a difference, these podcasts aim to reshape the way we think about physical activity and inspire positive changes.

The Wellbeing Journal 

1st Edition: Why I Joined NHS Dumfries and Galloway 

2nd Edition: Neurodiversity in workplace