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Low self-esteem can harm mental health and lead to problems like depression and anxiety.
Living with low self-esteem can harm your mental health and lead to problems such as depression and anxiety.
Service · Observational claim · From Raising low self-esteem, [page]
Mindfulness is not suitable for everyone and some individuals may find it unhelpful or worsening.
Many people find mindfulness helpful, but it's not right for everyone. Some people find that it does not help them or that it can make them feel worse.
Service · Observational claim · From Mindfulness, [page]
Mindfulness can help with stress, anxiety and depression based on studies, though more research is needed for other mental health conditions.
Studies show that mindfulness can help with stress, anxiety and depression. More research is needed to show whether it helps with other mental health conditions.
Research · Observational claim · From Mindfulness, [page]
Yoga and walking can help individuals cope with an over-busy mind during mindfulness practice.
Some people find it's easier to cope with an over-busy mind if they are doing gentle yoga or walking.
Service · Observational claim · From Mindfulness, [page]
Some people find it difficult to practise mindfulness due to an over-busy mind, but gentle persistence can help.
It might be useful to remember that mindfulness is not about making these thoughts go away, but rather about seeing them as mental events that come and go. This can be very hard at first, but with gentle persistence it is possible.
Service · Observational claim · From Mindfulness, [page]
Mindfulness can help individuals notice signs of stress or anxiety earlier and deal with them better.
Awareness of this kind may also help us notice signs of stress or anxiety earlier and deal with them better.
Service · Observational claim · From Mindfulness, [page]
Mindfulness can help individuals deal with issues more productively by questioning the helpfulness of brooding.
Mindfulness also allows us to become more aware of the stream of thoughts and feelings that we experience and to see how we can become entangled in that stream in ways that are not helpful. We can ask: 'Is trying to solve this by brooding about it helpful, or am I just getting caught up in my thoughts?'
Service · Observational claim · From Mindfulness, [page]
Mindfulness-based therapies are recommended by NICE for treating less severe depression.
Mindfulness-based therapies are recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as a way to treat less severe depression.
Policy · Policy statement · From Mindfulness, [page]
Employers should make mindfulness available to all employees to support mental wellbeing at work, according to NICE.
NICE also recommends that employers make mindfulness available to all employees to support mental wellbeing at work.
Policy · Policy statement · From Mindfulness, [page]
Mindfulness can help individuals enjoy life more and understand themselves better.
Mindfulness can help us enjoy life more and understand ourselves better.
Service · Observational claim · From Mindfulness, [page]
Accepting things that cannot be changed can help manage stress.
Changing a difficult situation is not always possible. Try to concentrate on the things you do have control over.
Service · Observational claim · From 10 stress busters, [page]
Focusing on positive aspects of life can improve mental wellbeing and reduce stress.
Look for the positives in life and things you're grateful for. Try writing down 3 things that went well, or for which you're grateful, at the end of every day.
Service · Observational claim · From 10 stress busters, [page]
Prioritising work tasks and focusing on what makes a real difference can help manage stress.
Working smarter means prioritising your work, concentrating on the tasks that'll make a real difference.
Service · Observational claim · From 10 stress busters, [page]
Volunteering or community work can increase resilience to stress.
If you do not have time to volunteer, try to do someone a favour every day. It can be something as small as helping someone cross the road or going on a coffee run for colleagues.
Service · Observational claim · From 10 stress busters, [page]
Setting goals and challenges can build confidence and help deal with stress.
Setting yourself goals and challenges, whether at work or outside, such as learning a new language or a new sport, can help build confidence. This may help you deal with stress.
Service · Observational claim · From 10 stress busters, [page]
Setting aside time for socialising, relaxation or exercise is important to manage stress.
It's important to take some time for socialising, relaxation or exercise.
Service · Observational claim · From 10 stress busters, [page]
Engaging in activities with friends can help relax and relieve stress.
The activities we do with friends can help us relax and relieve stress.
Service · Observational claim · From 10 stress busters, [page]
A good social network can ease work troubles and provide a different perspective on problems.
A good support network of colleagues, friends and family can ease your work troubles and help you see things in a different way.
Service · Observational claim · From 10 stress busters, [page]
Taking control of a situation can be empowering and lead to finding solutions that satisfy you.
The act of taking control can be empowering. It's a crucial part of finding a solution that satisfies you and not someone else.
Service · Observational claim · From 10 stress busters, [page]
Feeling a lack of control over the situation can worsen stress and wellbeing.
That feeling of loss of control is one of the main causes of stress and lack of wellbeing.
Service · Observational claim · From 10 stress busters, [page]