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Good Thinking’s latest news, advice and tips on managing your mental health plus guest blogs and personal stories from experts, Good Thinking users and communities from across London.
How is smoking affecting my sleep?
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LAST REVIEWED 17 March 2023
On World Sleep Day, Stop Smoking London and Good Thinking examine the impact that smoking has on a good night’s sleep and give tips on how to quit and build healthy sleep habits.
How to quit smoking and boost your mental health
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LAST REVIEWED 12 March 2023
Want to quit smoking? Stop Smoking London and Good Thinking provide advice to help you quit and stay calm in the process.
Advice for parents and carers of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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LAST REVIEWED 15 February 2023
Children with ADHD can be energetic, inattentive and impulsive to varying degrees. All these behaviours may seem worse when mixed with anxiety, excitement, boredom and change in routine, as any parent and teacher knows. The advice in this article is to help you think about how to manage your child with ADHD when there is a change in their routine – for example, during the school holidays.
Children’s Mental Health Week 2023: Good Thinking launches wellbeing guides for families
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LAST REVIEWED 8 February 2023
New guides for children, young people, parents and carers help Londoners to connect with and support other people.
How to get urgent support for children and young people
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LAST REVIEWED 7 February 2023
If you feel extremely distressed and worried that you might not be able to keep yourself safe, there is lots of urgent support available, including 24/7 NHS mental health helplines in every London borough.
Cost of living crisis: How to look after your mental health
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LAST REVIEWED 7 February 2023
With the cost of food, fuel, utilities and other household bills rising, many of us are feeling the pinch and worrying about our finances. This guide for Londoners who are worried about the cost of living contains Good Thinking’s tips to boost your mental health and stay positive.
Good Thinking x Great Mental Health Day 2023
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LAST REVIEWED 2 February 2023
Good Thinking marks Great Mental Health Day 2023 by launching two new quick guides to help Londoners support friends, family, colleagues and others who might be struggling with their mental wellbeing.
12 ways to good mental wellbeing for the festive season
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LAST REVIEWED 1 February 2023
Good Thinking provides various tips to help Londoners who may be feeling anxious, stressed or lonely during the festive season.
How to manage boredom
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LAST REVIEWED 1 February 2023
If you are feeling bored and can’t motivate yourself, use Good Thinking’s tips to get out of a rut and boost your mental wellbeing.
Five ways to good mental wellbeing
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LAST REVIEWED 1 February 2023
Follow the five ways to good mental wellbeing and find out how Good Thinking’s resources can help you to boost your mood.
How to get enough sleep
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LAST REVIEWED 1 February 2023
Struggling to sleep? Good Thinking provides quick tips, free wellbeing apps and a comprehensive Sleep Workbook to help you get better sleep.
Young carers: How to look after yourself
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LAST REVIEWED 29 January 2023
If you’re a young carer, check out Good Thinking’s wellbeing tips to help you look after yourself as well as your loved ones.
How to establish a routine
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LAST REVIEWED 26 January 2023
Having a routine and structure is good for your mental health. Good Thinking provides tips to help you focus on what you enjoy and get enough sleep.
How to maintain a healthy, balanced diet
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LAST REVIEWED 26 January 2023
Did you know that what you eat can affect your mood? Check out Good Thinking’s advice about following a healthy diet and boosting your wellbeing.
How to develop a new healthy habit
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LAST REVIEWED 26 January 2023
Did you know that change can be a springboard to developing new healthy habits? Follow the advice from Good Thinking and a behaviour change expert.
Great Mental Health Day 2023: How will you celebrate the power of community kindness?
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LAST REVIEWED 17 January 2023
Good Thinking encourages Londoners to get involved in Great Mental Health Day on 27 January 2023!
Kick off 2023 Feeling Good!
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LAST REVIEWED 16 January 2023
The Feeling Good app is now available FREE to Londoners via Good Thinking! Find out how the Feeling Good and Feeling Good Teens apps can help you to boost your mood and become mentally stronger
How to deal with stress
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LAST REVIEWED 16 January 2023
Feeling stressed? Focus on what you can control. Good Thinking explains why this is so important and where to go if you need further support.
How to cope with loneliness
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LAST REVIEWED 30 December 2022
One in 12 Londoners experience loneliness. If you’re one of them, you might find Good Thinking’s wellbeing tips and links to further support useful.
How to deal with uncertainty
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LAST REVIEWED 17 December 2022
We’re living in uncertain times and this might be having an impact on your mental health. Good Thinking is here to help reduce anxiety and stress.
A new-look Good Thinking – created by Londoners for Londoners
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LAST REVIEWED 22 November 2022
More than 690,000 people have already benefited from Good Thinking’s on-demand and round-the-clock mental health support – why not check out our new-look service to see how we can help you on your path to good mental wellbeing?
Advice for parents and carers about the stress of exam results
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LAST REVIEWED 14 November 2022
If someone in your family is getting their A Level, AS Level, BTEC or GCSE results, they might be feeling anxious and stressed. So, how can you help them to stay calm in the run-up to getting their results and deal with what happens afterwards?
Advice about eating disorders for parents and carers
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LAST REVIEWED 14 November 2022
If you need advice about how to support a young person who has an eating disorder, Good Thinking provides tips and links to support organisations.
Six tips to help you deal with bullying
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LAST REVIEWED 11 November 2022
To mark Anti-Bullying Week 2022, Good Thinking has updated its tips to help children and young people deal with online and face-to-face bullying.
How to use the Good Thinking service
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LAST REVIEWED 11 November 2022
New to Good Thinking? Here’s how to use London’s digital mental wellbeing service and find free resources to boost your mental health.
How to deal with tension, conflict and domestic abuse
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LAST REVIEWED 11 November 2022
If you’re dealing with tension at home or experiencing domestic violence, Good Thinking provides mental health advice and links to support organisations.
Feeling angry or frustrated? Tips on managing your emotions and behaviour
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LAST REVIEWED 11 November 2022
Feelings of irritation and anger are an instinctive response to threats – for young people and adults. For example, if you’ve fallen out with a friend or you’re stressed about your studies, it’s perfectly natural to feel angry. The important thing is that you know how to manage your emotions and behaviour.
Don’t feel safe at home? Where to find support for domestic abuse
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LAST REVIEWED 11 November 2022
Domestic abuse can have a negative impact on young people’s mental health. Read Good Thinking’s wellbeing advice and find out where to go for help.
What are the Good Thinking self-assessments and how can they help you to stay on top of your mental health?
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LAST REVIEWED 11 November 2022
Give your mental health a check-up with Good Thinking’s free self-assessments for anxiety, sleep, depression and stress.
How to connect with nature to boost your wellbeing
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LAST REVIEWED 11 November 2022
Nature is closely linked to positive wellbeing. In this article, Good Thinking offers 8 tips to help you make the most of London’s green spaces.
Good Thinking supports over 690,000 people over first five years
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LAST REVIEWED 31 October 2022
On 1st November 2022 we celebrate 5 years of Good Thinking and helping over 690,000 people to find their own path to good mental health and wellbeing.
World Mental Health Day 2022
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LAST REVIEWED 10 October 2022
Why Good Thinking strives to be a digital mental wellbeing service for all Londoners.
Collective loss and grief
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LAST REVIEWED 6 October 2022
If you’ve been affected by the death of a public figure, Good Thinking’s bereavement resources and wellbeing advice can help you to process your emotions.
Keeping cool in the heat: taking care of your mental health over summer
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LAST REVIEWED 15 July 2022
How to look after your mental health during hot weather
Wellbeing support for Afghan evacuees in London
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LAST REVIEWED 18 March 2022
Resources available to support the mental health and wellbeing of Afghan evacuees in London
Growing Together for Children’s Mental Health Week: 7-13 February 2022
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LAST REVIEWED 4 February 2022
Children’s Mental Health Week is an annual event to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and wellbeing amongst children and young people
Great Mental Health Day 2022
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LAST REVIEWED 24 January 2022
London comes together to celebrate Great Mental Health Day 2022
What’s real and what’s not? How to spot disinformation, misinformation and fake news
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LAST REVIEWED 15 December 2021
When you look up something online or see a post on social media, how often do you stop to consider if it’s true?
Checklist: What to pack for university
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LAST REVIEWED 5 October 2021
Starting university can be a stressful time, with lots to get organised. Here are some top tips on what to pack.
Six ways to support employees post-lockdown
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LAST REVIEWED 16 August 2021
As employees return to the workplace post-COVID, Good Thinking looks at six ways employers can support their mental health and wellbeing.
How to look after your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
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LAST REVIEWED 1 August 2021
Good Thinking has lots of apps and other resources to support you if you feel anxious, sleep deprived, stressed or sad, including a self-assessment tool that has been updated in line with Public Health England’s guidance on coronavirus.
Q&A: Self-harm
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LAST REVIEWED 28 June 2021
London’s digital mental wellbeing service Good Thinking answers some of the questions young people might have about self-harm.
Screen time: Getting the balance right
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LAST REVIEWED 18 March 2021
Tips on how to get the right balance between your digital spaces and other things in your life.
