How looking after yourself can lift your mood

After a recent operation, Judy realised that she had to look after her body to help her mood

Judy’s recommendations for looking after yourself

Do

prepare your meals from fresh ingredients if you can
make sure that you drink enough water every day

More information on healthy eating

More information about how to eat a healthy balanced diet.

Parent Club offer recipe inspiration and ideas.

For an infographic on healthy portions of food, visit the Eatwell guide.

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How support groups can help your recovery from addiction or mental health issues

David, a GP, shares how important support groups like peer support were in his own recovery

How to deal with negative thoughts

Sara suggests ways to help stop negative thoughts about yourself

Benefits of sharing experiences to help with recovery and life after addiction

Paul talks about the impact of hearing other people’s experiences in his recovery and life after addiction

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