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Megan Karnes, Chair of Trustee's at HoardingUK discusses how their services support those struggling with hoarding behaviours, to achieve better wellbeing, spatial and personal change. Read more
Here are some tips to develop a deeper understanding of how to improve your mental wellbeing when faced with anxiety and stress. Learning to respond to these feelings helpfully, enables them to pass more quickly and you can feel more in control. Read more
In March 2022, we welcome early spring, longer days and more sunlight. This blog highlights some of the important Awareness Days that occur in March. We hope these will be of interest and be helpful. Read more
Stuart Low Trust actively encourages participants to send in their poetry to our Poetry Corner. No experience needed! Beginner’s very welcome. We encourage our participants to express themselves through poetry. Then to share their words on SLT’s website ‘Poetry Corner’ with others. So do reach for a pen and paper and let your thoughts and emotions flow. Read more
LGBT+ History month takes place in February every year, and celebrates diversity and promotes equality for all. You can show support in many ways. You could make a donation or fundraise, or start conversations with those around you. Together we can make a difference. Click here to find out more. Read more
In January, choose courage over fear when trying new things. Set yourself some new goals, no matter how large or small, to combat the winter. Then celebrate your achievements! Read more
In December, why not set yourself some goals, no matter how large or small, to combat the winter. Then celebrate your achievements! Read more
Alcohol Awareness Week (15th-21st November 2021) raises awareness, campaigns for change, and brings an opportunity to talk about the harm alcohol does. This year's theme is Alcohol and Relationships. This year, Stuart Low Trust will join over 4,000 community groups across the UK to raise awareness of how alcohol can affect us and our relationships with those around us. Read more
Thursday 4th November 2021 marks National Stress Awareness Day. Stress is part of life. Becoming overwhelmed by stress could lead to mental health issues or make existing issues worse. In this article, we will highlight how stress affects wellbeing and provide advice for managing stress, for better peace of mind. Read more
Join Chris the Happy Gardener on some virtual nature tours, as he explores parks and gardens across the capital, made exclusively for SLT. Read more
Mental Health Awareness Day takes place on the 10th October every year. This year's theme is 'Mental Health in an Unequal World' and highlights the inequality in access to mental health services. We all have a role to play to help address these disparities. The day brings us an opportunity to come together and ensure people are able to enjoy good mental health. Let’s Act Now. Help us advocate the importance of Good Mental Health. Read more
Mindfulness can help us pay more attention, and be more present in all we do. By practising Mindfulness we can also begin to appreciate more, to develop more compassion for ourselves and others, consequently enriching our experience of life. Read more
Katy Connell, mindfulness practitioner and Friday event host at the Stuart Low Trust, feels there spending time being mindful within nature enhances the enjoyment of both. Watch the videos to learn about benefits of mindfulness and connecting with nature and opportunities to engage in guided mediations with Katy. Read more
We would encourage you to visit galleries independently, if you feel able to do so. We have written a set of tips to support with post-lockdown anxiety to help members of the Stuart Low Trust community ease into the ‘new normal’. Read more
There are lots of benefits of spending time in nature, with studies showing that it boosts your mental and physical health. So we have listed information green spaces in Islington as well as the surrounding boroughs. Read more
You may feel alone but you're not. We've put together a list of organisations that support the LGBTQIA individuals. Use it to get the help that you need. Read more
During the COVID-19 pandemic lots of organisations, including the Stuart Low Trust, are trying to deliver their activities online. It's important to look after your body when sitting at computers, laptops or tablets for extended periods of time. Read more
You can stay safe online by taking a small number of security measures that will reduce your exposure to online threats. Read more
Enjoy the arts whilst social distancing with these virtual arts visits. Read more
Read tips for being kind to yourself and maintaining your wellbeing. Members of the Stuart Low Trust community share their tips for self care. Read more
Enjoy nature whilst social distancing with these virtual visits to natural places. Read more
Find out more about how to bring nature into your home. Get tips on how to grow plants indoors, the vegetables that you can grow at home and the easiest plants to grow for beginner gardeners. Read more
Tips for maintaining your mental health and wellbeing during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Read more
Enjoy nature whilst social distancing with these virtual natural programmes. Read more