Feel in need of a mental health tool-kit?

March 03, 2021

For years there has been a stigma around mental health, however now more than ever, it is important to talk about how you’re feeling and what you can do to manage self-doubt – especially in such times of uncertainty.

TV presenter, personality, and all-round nice guy, Matt Johnson.

As part of our focus on wellbeing, we had the pleasure of catching up with TV presenter, personality, and all-round nice guy, Matt Johnson, on mental health.

In the video, Matt explains why talking about mental health is so crucial to him personally, what you can do when you feel things aren't quite right within yourself or in those around you, and how you can use clever but easy tools to help within everyday life.

“Look after yourselves, look after each other. Check in with yourself and Try and find the tools that make you feel better than you did.”

Simple mental health tools

  • The check-in; say (out loud) three things about how you’re feeling right then in the moment.
  • Be honest about how you feel and try and understand WHY you’re feeling those things.
  • Know how to release those thoughts and negative feelings from inside your mind. (Matt's release is Boxing)
  • Embrace the outdoors; fresh air and the endorphins from exercise are extremely important for the mind and body. Try and get outside for at least 20 mins a day.
  • Give structure to your everyday. It really helps you stay on track and minimize anxiety.
  • Find your little feel-good pick-me-up; why not try meditation, dancing to your favourite song, gardening, running or reading?
A woman sitting on a bed, reading a book in the natural light from the window.
“Take it easy, be present, be in the moment... look around you, there’s some great things out there and I promise there is another day, and everything will be okay, I promise you.”

If you would like more help, support or information on mental health, check out www.mind.org.uk, an inspirational charity who provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

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