Tips and techniques
The tips on this page have been suggested by individuals who have shared their own experiences.
Think about positive and safe memories
Find familiar or pleasant smells which evoke good memories
Play computer games
Go to the gym, walk or do other exercise
Enrol with Recovery College
Volunteer
Talk to others close to you
Attend social groups
Count backwards from 100
Cook food or eat with friends and family
Participate in arts and crafts
Play music
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Remove yourself from others that have a negative influence
Create routines
This is the latest version and 2026 update to the mental wellbeing toolbox first developed in 2022. The toolbox was developed in partnership with the Recovery College and the support of their Lived Experience Group and Health Watch. It is a Healthy Places and Communities partnership publication from Amplius, bpha, Peabody, BeActive and Public Health (Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes) and is supported by the Chartered Institute for Housing.
