Mental wellbeing

Navigate your path to mental wellness with expert advice and resources

Aviva Mental Health Guidance

We want to help you when things become too much. If you're experiencing stress, anxiety or poor mental health, it can be difficult to get back on track.

To help you look after your mental health better, we asked an expert clinician to help us produce a series of short videos.

Each video is only a few minutes long and deals with a different aspect of mental health. Watching these videos can help you identify and find out more about common mental health problems. You’ll also be able to learn techniques that could help you improve your mental wellbeing.

You can watch them all at once or dip in and out, so you can keep on top of your mental health whenever you want.

The videos fall into three modules, each with a supporting guide summarising the key messages.

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Sift through our mental wellbeing articles

Looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. Browse our library of articles focusing on mental health issues.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Discover how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works, who it helps and what to expect from this effective mental health treatment.

How to stop worrying when anxiety takes over

Discover ways to stop worrying and manage anxiety, helping you regain control and find peace of mind.

Managing Stress: What is resilience?

Building up your resilience is the first step to combatting life's stresses. Simple lifestyle changes like eating well, having better routines, and moving more, can make a big difference when it comes to managing your stress levels.

Sleep and productivity: tips for a more productive day

We take a closer look at how to spot signs of poor sleep, the impact it can have on your work life and how to remedy a bad night’s rest.

10 ways to boost your mental wellbeing

If you’re looking to vary your self-care regime, here are 10 practical and sometimes surprising ways to boost your mental wellbeing.

Therapy, counselling and talking about mental health

Types of therapy, what to expect from them, and how to access help.

Understanding OCD and treatments that can help

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterised by unwanted, repetitive thoughts and behaviours. There are treatments available that can help.

Battling burnout

When life and work pile on the pressure, it can lead to burnout. But there's help out there to manage your stress levels and find your spark again.

Looking after your mental health in uncertain times

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, bored, lonely, sad, angry or tearful? Whether you’re feeling one, all or none of the above – you’re not alone.

Rediscovering your work-life balance

How do you find a way to juggle work and life when everything is happening in the same place? We share our tips to help employees.

Understanding suicide

Suicidal thoughts: Find help when you’re struggling

Resources to help you navigate through difficult times and find support.

Spotting the signs: When someone might be struggling

Spot the early signs that someone might be struggling and find ways to support them.

Suicide: Supporting someone you’re worried about

Learn how to support someone who might be struggling with their mental health.

Coping with losing someone to suicide

Guidance, support and resources to help cope with the loss of a loved one.

Being Lonely: How to feel a little less alone

Learn from CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) about feeling lonely and how to find ways to feel better and supported.

Worried about money? Where to turn for help

Discover how CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) can support you through financial stress.

In partnership with CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) is a leading UK charity dedicated to preventing suicide and supporting anyone who’s struggling with life. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, facing loss, or just need someone to talk to, CALM is here to stand with you.

They offer free, confidential support through their helpline and webchat, as well as practical advice on topics like mental health, grief, and how to support others. CALM also works to challenge stigma and start conversations through powerful campaigns and community initiatives.

If you or someone you know needs support, you can contact CALM’s helpline on 0800 58 58 58, open every day from 5pm to midnight, or visit CALM's website to explore their resources and find help.