Please note, our resource hub does not include emergency contacts for people in crisis. If you need urgent support, please visit our 'help in a crisis' page.
Understanding and caring for your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. There are many simple, practical steps you can take to build knowledge and positive wellbeing habits at home.
On this page, you’ll find a selection of wellbeing resources offers designed to support you, or someone you care about. From educational media to interactive tools, we’ve gathered a variety of options to help you discover the tips and strategies that work best for you.
Books and other reads
The power of conversation - It can be easy to underestimate the power of conversation in our everyday lives. A kind word or a moment spent connecting, no matter how brief, will never go unnoticed. Colleagues across #TeamHIOWH have shared their practical advice and tips on creating supportive spaces to talk and listen.
Podcasts
Trust Talks - Join everyday NHS experts and extraordinary collaborators, as we explore a wide range of topics designed to inform, inspire, and spark meaningful conversations. Whether you’re here to learn, laugh, or simply enjoy honest dialogue, Trust Talks shines a light on wellbeing and so much more.
Featured episodes
Trust Talks: Can alternate therapies support my wellbeing?
Trust Talks: Can pets really make us happier and healthier?
Trust Talks: How much is 'too much' social media?
This section is currently under development. We will continue to add new content as and when they become available.
Videos
Visit our YouTube channel for more recommended watches on a range of topics, including lived experience stories, living a healthier lifestyle, and more.
Featured videos
HIOW Healthcare: Triangle breathing tutorial
HIOW Healthcare: Psychological support for carers (series)
Downloads
- Calm - a meditation, sleep and relaxation app that provides research-based tools to help you build life-changing habits to support your mental health
- Daylight - a digital care program which guides you through learning and practicising proven strategies for reducing worry and anxiety
- Headspace - a mindfullness app that offers guided meditations, courses and mindfulness exercises
- Sleepio - a six-week sleep improvement program, designed to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep though the night and feel better during the day
This section is currently under development. We will continue to add new resources as and when they become available.
Other
- mind.org.uk - helping people understand mental health, make informed choices, and feel less alone in their journey