Mental health
Resilience
Life has its ups and downs. Being resilient can help you bounce back when things get tough.
Psychological resilience is the ability to bounce back when things get tough. It’s a skill we can learn and hone throughout life. It can help manage or even ward off conditions, such as depression and anxiety, and improve your mental health overall.
Resilience can also help offset factors that increase the risk of mental ill health. If you have an existing mental health condition, being resilient can lessen its impact and help you recognise when you need support.
Being resilient won't make your problems go away, but it can give you the ability to see past them, find enjoyment in life and better handle the bad times.
Learn about our five steps for building resilience from AXA Health's Clinical Lead for Mental Health Services, Dr Mark Winwood.
What is resilience?
Our top articles on resilience
Mental health
How to get a hygge mindset and feel good this winter
Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is the Danish word for a mood of contentment and wellbeing that comes from looking for the best in situations...
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Staying connected while working remotely
Remote working may be tricky at first, but there are many ways to stay connected, stay well and stay happy during these uncertain times.
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Tips to overcome feelings of failure
Feeling that you have failed can affect every part of your life.The good news is that you can take steps to tackle them before they get out of hand.
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Find your feelgood and improve your health with a hobby
Having a hobby can give you a sense of satisfaction, pleasure, relaxation – or exhilaration; an opportunity to socialise with like-minded people or to switch off. But did you know that hobbies can have a significant impact on your physical health too?
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7 physical and mental health benefits of having a pet
Want to get fitter, healthier and more emotionally resilient? Get a pet. A growing body of studies confirms the health-boosting power of our furry, scaly or feathered friends.
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What is resilience and why is it important?
Being resilient won't make your problems go away, but it can give you the ability to see past them, find enjoyment in life and better handle stress, as Dr Mark Winwood,AXA Health’s Consultant Psychologist explains.
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How to have a positive mindset
Are you a glass half-full or half-empty sort of person? AXA Health mental health experts share their tips and techniques for developing a more positive mind set.
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Declutter to destress
Messy homes and workspaces can leave us feeling anxious or helpless and can contribute to an increase in our stress levels. Our declutter to destress challenge is here to help...
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The health benefits of music
Listening to music has many positive effects on our health and wellbeing, from de-stressing or improving a bad mood, to improving concentration, aiding relaxation and promoting a peaceful night’s sleep.
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5 reasons you’ve lost your motivation (and how to get it back)
Setting health goals can be a great way of motivating ourselves to improve. AXA Health's Clinical Lead for Mental Health Services explains...
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What causes guilt and how to overcome it
Most of us feel guilt from time to time – it’s part of our human nature and completely normal. We discuss what causes guilt and offer some expert tips on how you can overcome it.
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Mental health – your questions answered
Nurse Nikki Porges answers questions on mental health. Mental health – your questions answered For this topic, Nurse Nikki Porges from our Health and Hand team.
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Cutting out caffeine
Find out the positive benefits of skipping your afternoon cuppa or coffee and cutting down on your caffeine with AXA Health.
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Mindfulness frequently asked questions
Mindfulness is a much-needed ‘pause’ button for everyday life. It's about being in the present, not the past or future, and using this sense of presence to manage negative thoughts that can take over our minds and make us feel stressed, depressed or anxious.
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Harness the power of positive thinking
‘Re-training’ yourself to develop a positive outlook can be a real game changer for your health and wellbeing, as well as your relationships with others. The saying “your vibe attracts your tribe” has never been so true.
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Benefits of hiking
With more people giving hiking a go, health and wellbeing programme manager at AXA Health, Sarah Kemp, explains the benefits, and precautions to take, before you pull on your walking boots and head outdoors.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of seasonal depression with a pattern – it starts and stops with the seasons but is more prominent in the winter months.
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5 myths about mindfulness
Our psychological health expert, Eugene Farrell busts 5 myths about mindfulness...
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Everyday mindfulness
In our busy world, many people find themselves stressed and anxious, getting swept along from one thing to the next without having chance to think. Mindfulness is a much-needed pause button...
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5 steps to coping with anxiety and stress, using the body scan
Here are 5 steps from Eugene Farrell, our Mental Health Lead on how to practise mindfulness and relax using the body scan technique... Sit down, relax and start with a few minutes of mindful breathing practice...
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