Podcasts
Here are a range of podcasts from the Mental Health Foundation which you can download and listen to. They can help you relax and improve your sense of wellbeing. You can listen to them either on your computer or on your personal mp3 player.
| Podcast | Summary | Date released | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to overcome fear and anxiety | This podcast outlines ways to overcome fear and anxiety. | April 2009 | 10 minutes |
| Stress and the Mind - Full Works | This podcast has a series of exercises which outline how to use positive emotions and imagery to ease pressure. |
July 2008 | 17 minutes |
| Stress and the Mind - Quick Fix | This podcast has some quick relaxation and breathing exercises which you can do anywhere to help clear your mind. | July 2008 | 7 minutes |
| Wellbeing and Relaxation - Full Works | This podcast gives the listener a short and easy form of meditation which can be effective in relaxing and reducing stress. | July 2008 | 16 minutes |
| Stress and Relaxation - Full Works | This podcast gives the listener stress management techniques which can help relieve pressure from daily life. | July 2008 | 15 minutes |
| Wellbeing and Sleep - Full Works | This podcast is intended to be listened to in bed and can help you relax and get ready to go to sleep. | July 2008 | 8 minutes |
| Wellbeing and Sleep - Quick Fix | This podcast has a number of short breathing techniques which can help relax and reduce stress before you go to bed. | July 2008 | 7 minutes |
| Stress and Relaxation - Quick Fix | This podcast can be listened to whenever you feel tense and is a simple and great way to calm your mind and body down. | July 2008 | 5 minutes |
| How to look after your mental health using exercise | This podcast is narrated by Jonty Heaversedge, one of the BBC’s Street Doctors. He explains how everyone can look after their mental health using exercise. | June 2009 | 9 minutes |
| Wellbeing and Nutrition - Full Works | This podcast is intended to give the listener an introduction into how good nutritious diet can help mental health. | October 2008 | 15 minutes |
| Wellbeing and Positive Thinking - Full Works | This podcast introduces positive thinking as a way of reducing anxiety and encouraging focus and goal setting. | September 2008 | 12 minutes |
