How to help your child beat exam stress

Research by the organisation Parent Kind found that 41% of children have experienced stress relating to homework and more than a third have exam-related stress – so you are not alone if your child is feeling the pressure of school work. As a parent, it’s important to support your child in achieving their full potential. […]

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Will my partner’s debt affect my credit score? By PayPlan

PayPlan, one of the UK’s largest free debt advice providers, is faced with multiple questions surrounding debt everyday. One frequently asked question is, “Will my partner’s debt affect my credit score?” Here, PayPlan tells you everything you need to know when it comes to credit scores… If your credit score is important to you, or […]

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How to look after your mental health when you’re in debt – by PayPlan

Money and mental health are closely connected. PayPlan, one of the UK’s largest free debt advice providers, speaks to thousands of people each year who are feeling depressed, guilty or hopeless about their finances. Here, PayPlan provides an overview of how to look after your mental health when you’re in debt or facing debt. How […]

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Eight ways to improve happiness and mental wellbeing

Every year on March 20th the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Happiness. The day was originally established by the United Nations General Assembly to help people realise the importance of happiness within their lives. Here are eight tips from our mental health experts here at Vita Health Group to help you […]

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How to support young people with financial stress

Financial stress is a contributing factor in our mental health that often goes unaddressed and young people are increasingly feeling the pressure… 72% of young people said they are ‘often’ or ‘always’ worried about money* More than three-quarters of students worry about making ends meet while at university** 35% of students said they use their […]

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Challenging the stigma of Neurodiversity

18th – 24th March marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week – a week that aims to bring about worldwide neurodiversity acceptance, equality and inclusion. This year we thought it would be helpful to explore where the term Neurodiversity comes from and what classes as a neurodiverse condition. Where does the term ‘neurodiversity’ come from? The term neurodiversity […]

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Mental Health Services in Basildon and Brentwood Shortlisted for 2024 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Partnership Award

  Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSE ICB), Essex Partnership University Trust (EPUT) and Vita Health Group have been jointly shortlisted for a prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Partnership Award, based on their joint work to better support the mental health needs of people living in Basildon and Brentwood. This includes the new […]

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How to cope if you struggle with Valentine’s Day

Five tips to help you fend off difficult feelings this Valentine’s Day Feeling down or lonely on Valentine’s Day is much more common than you might think. People can find the day triggering for many reasons; they may be going through a break-up, mourning the loss of a friend or family member, or have underlying […]

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How to protect yourself from online scams – by PayPlan

Staying safe online is becoming increasingly difficult as cyberattacks become more sophisticated. Whether it be impersonating someone you know or an organisation/business that you trust, cybercriminals encourage individuals to share personal or sensitive information or click on malicious web links or attachments. Human error has been reported as the major contributing factor behind many data […]

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Plan your financial goals for 2024 – by PayPlan

Let’s ring in the new year with improved financial health! A New Year can be daunting with the hope of making resolutions you think you might not be able to keep, however following the below simple steps may help you feel your financial best and start 2024 with a positive plan. Small, simple changes can […]

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