Your Mental Health Toolkit

Mindful Tips ● Mood Mixes ● Personal Stories ● Motivation

We know we can’t solve all your troubles, but we can give you tools to help.

Whether you're after everyday tips, sounds to relax your mind, strategies to cope with parenting right now or films to get you talking, we're here for you.

And if you think you could benefit from extra advice, visit BBC Action Line for mental health organisations offering information and support.

Welcome to Headroom

Alex Scott introduces your mental health toolkit.

Louis Theroux does a Joe Wicks workout
Watch. Joe Wicks has made a doc on his challenging childhood with Louis Theroux. Workout and hear all about it!
Feeling daunted?
Watch. Dr Emeka shares top tips for building resilience in challenging times.
Walking, faith and mental health with Adrian Chiles
Watch. Adrian Chiles discussing life, the power of his faith and how walking helps him ‘reset’ his mental health.
Gabby Logan reveals family trauma in Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof
Watch. Gabby Logan opens up in the BBC One series about mental resilience.

How happy hormones can help fight stress
Read. Mental fitness is just like physical fitness – with regular practice it helps keep us strong.
Brian May: How Do You Cope? …with Elis and John
Listen. Queen guitarist Brian May talks about living with depression.
The woman who was kind everyday for a year
Watch. Bernadette spent a whole year being kind to strangers. How did it change her?
Dr Rangan Chatterjee chats wellbeing with celebrity guests
Listen. Inspirational health and wellbeing conversations to help you feel better.

Scarlett Moffatt: I was so lonely I rang Samaritans
Read. Samaritans ambassador Scarlett Moffatt reveals how she used the charity for support after feeling low.
Just One Thing
Listen. Surprisingly simple ways to boost your health and wellbeing - in one easy step.
10 reasons to take 10 minutes out for daily meditation
Read. The amazing benefits meditation can bring to you.
Mental health first aid tips for parents
Read. Concerned about your child's mental health? Find out where to go for help and when.

Nadiya: Anxiety and Me
Watch. Nadiya Hussain sets out to find the cause of her anxiety, and explores various treatments.
Mission: Joy – With Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama
Watch. Two extraordinary leaders on finding joy despite life's challenges.
Your Mum and Dad: A Devastating Truth
Watch. Documentary filmmaker Klaartje Quirijns explores the impact our parents have on our lives.
Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency
Watch. Roman Kemp explores the mental health and suicide crisis affecting young men.

Music & Meditation
Join NAO to escape the noise of daily life through the power of music and meditation.
Happy
Nothing but feel-good hits to put a smile on your face.
Composed with Emeli Sandé
Emeli Sandé explores music that brings her strength and inspiration.
Celebrity feel good tracks
Favourite tracks that make them happy or transport them to a calmer place.

Joy of swimming
Watch. City dweller Omie shares her passion for swimming in the great outdoors.
5 Ways to Stay Sane
Read. We asked five artists for their top tips on holding it together in challenging times.
Arlo Parks dreams
Listen. Step into Arlo Park’s world for an hour of music and musings, featuring celebrity guests.
Our Green Planet
Watch. Five simple life hacks to lift your mood, from natural light to bringing nature inside.

Can a nap boost your brain?
Read. Michael Mosely on the health benefits of napping.
The Sleeping Forecast
Listen. Relaxing instrumental tunes paired with Radio 4's Shipping Forecast.
Why morning light is so crucial to your health
Watch. How morning light can help regulate your sleep patterns.
Is your diet keeping you up at night?
Read. If you struggle with sleep, it's worth considering what you eat and drink.

7 celeb book choices to keep your brain busy
Read. Seven celebrities share their favourite books.
The surprising benefits of eating together
Read. Find out why ‘social eating’ could help beat loneliness.
Couch to 5K
Read. A 9 week plan to get you moving and having fun.
Gardening for the head
Listen. Discover the benefits of horticultural therapy.

How you can help your child manage anxiety
Watch. Five techniques to help parents and children deal with anxious thoughts.
How to get your kids out there and thriving after lockdowns and isolation
Read. Top tips on how to manage your child’s wellbeing.
Let's Talk About Child Mental Health
Read. Everything you need to know from Bitesize and Netmums on child mental health.
Mental Health and Wellbeing - Teaching Resources
A collection of resources for teaching children about mental health.

Radio 1's Life Hacks
Listen. Vick and Katie help hack your life to make it better.
CBBC: You and Your Mental Health
Watch. CBBC's mental health collection.
All in the Mind collection
Listen. Programmes exploring the limits and potential of the human mind.
Access All collection
Listen. Nikki Fox presents a weekly podcast with original disability news and features.

Check out our information and support page for organisations with helplines and specialist services.

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