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Written pieces from the Jamma Wellbeing team and contributors, exploring topics from brain science and emotional intelligence to the realities of delivering wellbeing education in prisons, schools and communities.
Why peer support works: the power of being understood by someone who has been there
Professional mental health support is valuable. But there is something that peer support offers that clinical services often cannot.
Emotions are not the enemy: why trying to get rid of difficult feelings does not work
We spend a lot of energy trying to avoid, suppress or eliminate difficult emotions. Anger, fear, sadness, anxiety.
Why talking about mental health at work is still so hard, and what actually helps
Most organisations now have a mental health policy. Many have trained mental health first aiders. And yet most employees still would not tell their manager if they were struggling. What is going wrong?
Why self-compassion is not self-indulgence: what the research actually says
Most of us are far harder on ourselves than we would ever be on a friend. We think this makes us more disciplined. The evidence suggests it does the opposite.
What is neuroplasticity and why does it matter for your wellbeing?
Your brain is not fixed. It changes throughout your life, shaped by your experiences, thoughts and habits. Understanding this is one of the most hopeful things you can learn.