Just as the influences on our mental wellbeing are many and varied, so are the opportunities for improving it. No matter what else is going on in our lives, we can all take small actions to help protect and improve our mental wellbeing. 

Some actions are common to all, others more individual. Ultimately, it comes down to what makes us feel good, what we, individually, are interested in and enjoy.

Making time for the activities we enjoy, the things that are meaningful to us and allowing ourselves to give them our full attention can offer our minds an important opportunity to refuel. This could be spending time with people who make us feel good, finding time for a hobby or learning something new.

Below, you’ll find information about the evidence-based ways we can take action to help protect and improve our mental wellbeing. You can also explore a range of mental wellbeing tools and resources, alongside finding inspiration from others on what works for them!