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What is Thrive?
Thrive is a clinically led, NHS-approved, mental wellbeing app, available to use 24/7 wherever you are. Proven to aid in the prevention, early detection and self management of common mental health issues, Thrive empowers users to take charge of their own wellbeing.
Providing insights into identifying and managing stress, anxiety and depression, tools to help build resilience and support better sleep, and much more, Thrive is for everyone.
It offers over 100 hours of content including:
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) programme
• Signposting to support services when you need them
• Structured psychoeducational courses on a variety of topics
• Relaxation exercises and techniques to help manage stress
• NHS-approved assessments to help screen for symptoms of
anxiety and depression
• Anonymous and confidential progress journal to track your mood
over a long period
Download Thrive: Step-by-step video
This short video demonstrates how simple it is to access Thrive. Sign-up today using your exclusive access code: A94N7
Thrive: How do I access the app
All employees can start using the app in just 3 simple steps:
1. Download the Thrive: Mental Wellbeing app from your Apple or Android App Store (or by using the links below)
2. Sign up using your email address, a password of your choice, and your exclusive access code A94N7, then follow the steps to confirm your account)
3. Return back to the app, login and enjoy!
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Alcohol addiction
This month we are focussing on addictions and will start looking specifically at Alcohol Addiction which is one of the most common and widespread forms of addiction.
Drinking alcohol is normalised in society and there are obvious connections between social situations and alcohol.
One effect of drinking alcohol is that it can lead to an increase in beta-endorphins. These neuropeptides can lead to an increase in feeling happy and relaxed in social situations. If we are attempting to overcome a challenge in life or simply feel ‘better about things’ it makes some sense that we see a connection with something we can easily do as a ‘coping mechanism’ to get us back in control. But as we know, it’s difficult to control something that can impact on the way the brain functions! It becomes a Catch 22 situation!
Over time, the brain recognises the ‘escapism’ feeling caused by that positive response so it starts to crave it - seeking more of the behaviour or substances until eventually, it becomes addicted.
We’ll start by having a look at common behavioural patterns that are are linked with the social aspects of understanding addiction.
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Cancer awareness
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the UK. The experts agree that in the UK, 4 out of 10 cancers are caused by lifestyle. In other words, they are preventable!
The damage caused by the lifestyles we lead builds over time. That doesn’t mean you should not worry about cancer until your 50’s and 60’s – it means that the damage is being caused NOW because of the way you’re leading your life.
Use this month’s information to help you to identify and make those all-important lifestyle changes and to better understand the signs and symptoms of cancer.
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Menopause is a normal part of the ageing process for women, but many women are unaware of the breadth of symptoms which can be associated with it and the longer-term health implications it heralds. The body is complex and the various parts interact with act other. With changes in the hormone balance can lead to many changes within the body due the link between the endocrine and neurological systems. This link is responsible for many of the symptoms experienced at this time.
The end of menstrual cycle can mark the need to be additionally aware of long-term health conditions which pre-menopausal women are somewhat sheltered from, due to changes in the way the body works at this time.
Having an awareness and information about the changes within the body can alleviate concerns and help with making informed decisions about how you wish to navigate this chapter of life. Menopause can be a time of reflection, and an opportunity to pay fresh attention to your health and wellbeing which can help the body find its new balance, carrying you forward to your more mature years feeling vibrant and ready to relish the next chapter of life
Why not check more information on this months talking topic by clicking Mon
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Heart disease accounts for one death every three minutes
British Heart Foundation
Heart disease refers to a number of serious diseases affecting heart health and is the biggest cause of deaths worldwide. According to British Heart Foundation, heart disease affects 7.4 million people in the UK and it accounts for one death every three minutes.
Some types of heart disease depend on genetic or family factors, but many conditions can be prevented by living a healthier lifestyle. Use this month’s information to understand the factors that can increase your risk of heart disease, how you can help to prevent it by making some lifestyle changes and kicking those bad habits, as well as advice for dealing with heart disease.
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Wellbeing Webinars
Here you can access a host of recorded health and wellbeing webinars on a range of topics, including:
- Mental health and wellbeing (produced by our mental wellbeing app partners, Thrive)
- Occupational health
- Physiotherapy
- Remote working
- COVID-19 and Returning to Work
To access the recorded webinars, simply click on the topic of your choice below or use the handy search function to find what you’re looking for.
Health Resources
Top Tips and Advice sheets
Here you can access information sheets and handy guides covering a wide range of health and wellbeing-related topics.
Simply click on the links below or use the search function on the right to find what you’re looking for.
