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How sleep impacts your mental health

We’ve all experienced those days when a poor night’s sleep leaves us feeling irritable. Sleep isn’t just about physical rest—it’s also fundamental to your emotional wellbeing and mental health. The quality of your sleep can influence how you cope with daily challenges.

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How progressive muscle relaxation can help

When stress builds up, it can cause physical tension in your body. Progressive muscle relaxation offers a simple way to release this physical tension and find calm in moments when you need it most.

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Most popular blogs of 2025

As we come to the end of 2025, we’ve put together the blog posts which were popular amongst our readers and community this year. If you’re concerned about your mental health or worried about someone, CAREinMIND’s professional counsellors are available 24/7 to provide support.   What are the signs and symptoms of anxiety? Everyone gets...

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Supporting someone with anxiety

Supporting someone with anxiety can feel challenging when you’re unsure what to say or do. Explore practical approaches to provide meaningful support.

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Tips for managing stress

Stress is a regular part of life, but when it builds up, it can start to affect your wellbeing. Learn some practical strategies to help manage stress before it becomes overwhelming.

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Dealing with grief and loss

Grief is a response to losing someone or something significant in your life. Whether you’ve experienced the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a life transition, grief is a way of processing loss and gradually adjusting to a new reality.

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Tips for dealing with uncertainty

Uncertainty is an inevitable part of life that can trigger stress and anxiety for many people. While we cannot eliminate uncertainty, we can develop effective strategies to manage our response to unpredictable situations.

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Talking to someone about your mental health

When you are struggling with stress, anxiety, or personal challenges, talking to someone you trust can provide connection and hope. Sharing your experiences with a trusted person can help you process difficult emotions, gain new perspectives, and feel less alone. 

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Self-Esteem and Mental Health

Self-esteem and mental health are closely linked as it can impact our thoughts and emotions, how we respond to challenges, and our approach to relationships and opportunities. 

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A self-care kit can help during challenging times

Taking time for self-care can help us to maintain good mental health and wellbeing. One practical way to incorporate self-care into your routine is to create a self-care kit – a collection of items that can provide comfort when you feel overwhelmed, stressed or emotionally drained.  

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