In this session, you will learn how mindfulness - which is a way of focusing your attention on the present moment - can help your brain work better, manage stress, think clearer, and manage your mood. You'll find out how it can help you sleep better, feel healthier, and even deal with pain more effectively. Shamash guides you on how to start practising mindfulness - starting with just 10 seconds a day and slowly increasing over time.
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Learn about the complexities of diagnosing and managing ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) in adults along with common traits, the hurdles involved in assessments and diagnosis, and effective coping strategies. Find out how ADHD both impacts and enhances daily functioning and gain practical tools to help overcome challenges and enhance wellbeing.
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This session is all about TRAM, a programme that’s equipping Metrolink frontline workers with the skills to support people in emotional distress, at the same time as protecting their own mental health and wellbeing.
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Mental ill health can affect anyone, at any time in their life. Clinical Psychologist, Dr Andrew Beck tells us how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can make the difference in tackling negative thought patterns.