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  The Health Libraries have a wide range of titles for topics around wellbeing, burnout and self-care. This flyer highlights a selection of the titles available - print books and e-books. https://uhnm-nhs.pagetiger.com/mentalhealth1 Many more resources can be found via: the library catalogue:  Wellbeing collection  Wellbeing collection - Keele University or searching the catalogue generally at:  Library Search   or the  NHS Knowledge and Libraries Hub  – login with your OpenAthens account before searching, for the best results.  

  Make sure you take care of yourself this winter. Here are a few ways the Health Library can help. Reading Well Collection Curl up with a book and immerse yourself in a story. We have a collection of mood-boosting fiction books to help you to unwind. There are also poetry collections to inspire and amuse you. Or try one of our self-help books to support your own mental health. Borrow these from our reading well collection. You can browse the collection in the library or take a look at the titles available via Library Search . Wellbeing Area You can also take a moment of mindfulness in our wellbeing area. There are jigsaws and colouring books to try or just take a little you-time in a comfy chair.

As we head into winter with darker days, poor weather and winter pressures, make sure you take a moment to look after yourselves. Health Education England and the Reading Agency have crowd-sourced a list of uplifting resources for NHS staff. The full suite, which includes books and digital resources, were recommended by NHS people for NHS people. Ideal for boosting your mood. Why not try something different to help with your wellbeing? Books Come to the Health Library and browse through our Reading Well collection . You'll find self-help books, poetry and fiction titles. Just the ticket to relax your mind. Podcasts Want to listen to a story? Try... Nothing much happens - bedtime stories for adults to aid relaxation Desert Island Discs - listen to episodes from this popular radio show Online Resources Yoga Pilates - to get moving - gently! - check this youtube programme providing an introduction to pilates Your Mind Plan - A five question interactive quiz to get your personal pl...

Wellbeing event: Recognise :: Reflect :: Reconnect Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent ICS are holding a week-long virtual event: Recognise, Reflect, Reconnect between Monday 25th April and Sunday1st May. This is aimed at NHS staff, giving you the opportunity to recognise the challenges faced over the past 2 years, reflect on your actions, emotions and wellbeing, reconnect with family, friends, colleagues, activities, hobbies, YOU. Look out for events on the Together We're Better [Staffordshire and stoke on Trent] website and twitter account .