Below are five things that, according to research, can really help to boost our mental wellbeing:

• Connect – connect with the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours, join a local group and make new friends. Spend time developing these relationships. Learn more in Connect for mental wellbeing.
• Be active – you don’t have to go to the gym. Take a walk, go cycling or play a game of football. Find an activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your life. Learn more in Get active for mental wellbeing or visit our ever expanding range of groups to find out more about what interests you and is available in your local area.
• Keep learning – learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and a new confidence. So why not sign up for that cooking course, start learning to play a musical instrument, or figure out how to fix your bike? Find out more in Learn for mental wellbeing.
• Give to others – even the smallest act can count, whether it’s a smile, a thank you or a kind word. Larger acts, such as volunteering, can improve your mental wellbeing and help you build new social networks. Learn more in Give for mental wellbeing.
• Be mindful – be more aware of the present moment, including your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness “mindfulness“. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges. Learn more in Mindfulness for mental wellbeing.