Your Mental Health Toolkit

Mindful Tips ● Mood Mixes ● Personal Stories ● Motivation

We know we can’t solve all your troubles, but we can give you tools to help.

Whether you're after everyday tips, sounds to relax your mind, strategies to cope with parenting right now or films to get you talking, we're here for you.

And if you think you could benefit from extra advice, visit BBC Action Line for mental health organisations offering information and support.

Welcome to Headroom

Actor David Harewood introduces your mental health and wellbeing toolkit.

How to help someone who is struggling

Five ways to support someone who is having a tough time.
The power of the pen

Dr Michael Mosley investigates the surprising mental and physical health benefits of writing.
How does therapy work?

Talking therapy can help with a range of issues. But how exactly does it work?
How walking can help your mental health

One woman shares how she used walking to cope with tragedy.

Scars: Surviving a stabbing

Film-maker Aodh Breathnach explores the psychological impact of being attacked with a knife.
Why do we get anxiety?

A deeper look at anxiety, and how to manage the symptoms.
Psychosis and me

David Harewood had a breakdown in his 20s. Decades later, he explores the impact it had on his life.
Helping men open up

Two-time world champion boxer Carl Frampton meets young men affected by poor mental health.

Supporting my son with schizophrenia

A mother helps her adult son make music again - in spite of the voices he hears.
How I overcame the urge to self-harm

Three young people share the coping mechanisms that helped them recover from self-harm.
How bipolar disorder challenged a family

Sian went above and beyond to support her mum suffering from bipolar disorder.
Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction

The Busted singer shares his struggles with addiction and his fears of a relapse.

How to overcome a fear of rejection

How hearing 'NO' every day helped one woman to conquer her worry about being rejected.
How much money do you need to be happy?

Can the way we manage our finances improve our mental wellbeing?
Gardening for mental health

All in the Mind investigates if gardening can help ease the symptoms of mental illness.
How to build your personal resilience

Dr Emeka Okorocha shares top tips for building resilience in the face of, well… everything.

When something’s not right

How to spot the signs and get the right support for your child.
Getting kids moving and feeling good

Find out how to use movement to help kids manage their feelings.
How to help your child with their worries

Ten fun ideas to try if your child is struggling with big feelings.
How to talk about climate change

Climate change can feel overwhelming, what's the best way to talk to your child?

Mindful Mix

A selection of gently flowing melodies and warm textures to help you reset and relax.
Music & Meditation

Join NAO to escape the noise of daily life through the power of music and meditation.
Power Down

Blissed out warm sounds to relax to, with Sian Eleri.
Ease into the day

Beautiful music, carefully selected to soundtrack your morning.

Take time out for daily meditation

The amazing benefits meditation can bring to your life.
Sixteen minutes of serenity

Take some time out to relax in the sights and sounds of the UK's wildlife in spring.
Meditate together

Join in with a special guided meditation set to music.
Antarctic soundscape

An immersive audio experience from Frozen Planet II. Tune into the sounds of the frozen South.

How to sleep well

Dr Michael Mosley explores what can be done to improve our sleep.
The Sleeping Forecast

Relaxing instrumental tunes paired with Radio 4's Shipping Forecast.
Why morning light is so crucial to your health

How morning light can help regulate your sleep patterns.
Is your diet keeping you up at night?

If you struggle with sleep, it's worth considering what you eat and drink.

Books to keep your brain busy

Seven celebrities share their favourite books.
Ten simple ways to improve your mood

From sunshine to singing - top mood-boosters that don't involve exercise.
The surprising benefits of eating together

Find out why ‘social eating’ could help beat loneliness.
Can nature make us healthier?

How does spending time in nature impact our wellbeing?

Radio 1's Life Hacks

Vick and Katie help hack your life to make it better.
CBBC: You and Your Mental Health

CBBC's mental health collection.
All in the Mind collection

Programmes exploring the limits and potential of the human mind.
Access All collection

Nikki Fox presents a weekly podcast with original disability news and features.

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