Your Mental Health Toolkit

Mindful Tips ● Mood Mixes ● Personal Stories ● Motivation

We know we can’t solve all your troubles, but we can give you tools to help.

Whether it is everyday tips, sounds to relax your mind, strategies to cope with parenting right now or films to get you talking, we are here to help you look after yourself and your loved ones.

Welcome to Headroom

Alex Scott introduces the new mental health toolkit.

Life Hacks: Stress

Listen. Understand how stress changes how we feel with Dr Radha.
Career Advice

Read. How to kick-start your own solo business – from those who’ve already done it
1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

Listen. Richie and Shahlaa chat to guests about their experiences with covid and their mental health.
Deep Sleepscapes

Listen. From waves to white noise, we help you drift off.

The Happiness Half Hour

Listen. Hack your happiness: simple strategies proven by science.
Tricky: Depression

Listen. Discussing the stigma around depression and what people don't get about it.
Improving Your Mental Health

Watch. The latest science on how to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Running with Grief

Listen. Clara Amfo explores the impact of losing a parent.

How to feel better this lockdown

Watch. Here are some tips to help you feel better with Clinical Psychologist, Dr Julie Smith.
Healthy ways to manage emotional eating

Read. Why does stress influence what we eat and what can we do?
The benefits of flexible thinking

Watch. Why exposing yourself to new experiences enables you to cope better with life's challenges.
Five steps to Mental Wellbeing

Listen. From CBT psychotherapist Mandy Hughes.

David Harewood: Psychosis and Me

Watch. David lets viewers into the realities of experiencing a psychotic breakdown.
Jordy's 65 Reasons to Live

Watch. An uplifting portrayal about a young drag queen who lives life to the max.
What's the matter with Tony Slattery

Watch. The comedian turns to psychiatry for some answers to his psychological problems
Chris Packham: Asperger's and Me

Watch. Chris Packham invites us inside his autistic world to show what it is like being him.

Focus Beats

Two hours of beats for working, studying or relaxing.
Annie Mac's Power Down Playlist

Blissed-out warm sounds to relax to.
Decompression Session

Take back control with some simple breathing basics and music to vibe to.
Get Set

This get-up-and-go mix helps you strike six things from your to-do list using 10-minute motivational chunks

The Sleeping Forecast

Listen. The relaxing soundtrack to your slumber.
Science of Sleep

Listen. Brian Cox and Robin Ince talk insomnia and sleep science.
Sleep: Freedom to Think

Listen. Leading neuroscientist Russell Foster on how to "take control of your sleep."
Calming Sounds From CBeebies

Listen. Help your child fall asleep with these calming sounds.

The times I've struggled as a parent

Watch: Dads talk about the times they've found it tough.
Rio and Kate: Becoming a Step Family

Watch. Following the Ferdinands as Kate becomes stepmum to Rio’s children
How can I keep my child happy in lockdown?

Read. Five experts offer advice on what parents and carers of young children can do.
Check in with yourself

Blue Peter quiz. Answer some questions and find out why it's super important to check in with yourself every day.

Sunset Run

Watch. Sophie challenges you to end your day in an inspiring way.
Baking Therapy

Read. Take your mind off things with a baking project.
Make your own jumping frog

Get creative. Practice mindFOLDness with this interactive origami frog.
Couch to 5K

Read. A 9 week plan to get you moving.

David Attenborough's Mindful Mix

Listen. The sounds of nature mixed with calming classical music introduced by Sir David Attenborough.
Mindful Escapes

Watch. Breathe, release, restore.
Seven breathtaking Scottish lochs

Read. Take a deep breath, exhale and enjoy…
Escape with 6Music

Listen. Explore faraway destinations with your mind using the power of music.

Happy Heads

Local BBC radio stations working with children’s mental health organisations where you live.
All in the Mind

Radio 4 explores the limits and potential of the human mind.
Share a Smile

CBBC is teaming up with Comic Relief to spread happiness, kindness and laughs to every corner of the UK.
The Cabin Fever Podcast

The place where the real disability talk happens. Interviews, life hacks and things you don't say out loud.

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