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Dealing with Distress
Dealing with Distress

This leaflet aims to suggest introductions to alternative, healthier ways of coping, but like with anything else in real life, it’s not easy or a quick fix – it has to be worked consistently hard at, and the only certainty is that it takes a lot of practice, practice, practice!

Tips and resources for improving your self-esteem
Tips and resources for improving your self-esteem

There are lots of things you can do to improve your self-esteem. Try these helpful tips: Get positive. Write a list of things you like about yourself and forgive yourself when you can’t get everything right. Take care…

Managing Low Mood – Self Help Guide
Managing Low Mood – Self Help Guide

If you are in need of some support, this self-help book can help you cope better with low mood. This booklet prepared by Wellbeing-Glasgow covers a wide range of topics related to low mood and…

Activities you can try at home 
Activities you can try at home 

Increasing your activity levels can help improve your mood.

Improving your mood apps
Improving your mood apps

self-help tools that can help you manage symptoms of depression

What could be keeping you from feeling better?
What could be keeping you from feeling better?

Feeling low can affect your daily routine and behaviour, which in turn can lead to feeling even lower. A lack of energy or motivation can lead to you doing less, not completing your daily tasks…

Coping with Changes
Coping with Changes

We all experience changes in our lives. Learn about how change can affect our wellbeing.

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