6 Ways to Be Well
Check out these six ways that you can help improve and support your mental health and wellbeing.
In partnership with Scottish Borders Joint Health Improvement Team.
Find out more on the 6 Ways to Be Well page.
What is ‘Six Ways to Be Well’?
Information on how to improve your mental health and wellbeing in Scottish Borders.
#BordersWellbeing Week One: Be Aware
Information about ‘Be Aware’, one of the 6 Ways to Wellbeing
#BordersWellbeing Week 2: Be Kind
Being kind to ourselves ia important. Before you think about how to help others you should make sure that you…
#BordersWellbeing Week 3: Belong
Belonging is also about being respected and having the opportunity to be heard and involved in decisions that affect you….
#BordersWellbeing Week 4: Enjoy & Learn
A lifestyle that includes enjoyable activities and interests can help you to have greater wellbeing and feel more fulfilled. Check…
#BordersWellbeing Week 5: Be Active
Taking part in sports, exercise and other activities can make you feel more confident, happier, less stressed, sleep better and…
#BordersWellbeing Week 6: Nurture
To nurture ourselves we should try and make healthy choices for both our body and mind. We should try to…
6 Ways to Be Well – Easy Read Version
Plan a small change to your life with the ‘Easy Read’ version of the Six Ways to Be Well resource.
Find Your Local Youth Group
Discover what local youth groups are in your area.
Accessing Online Support Communities, to Support Your Mental Health and Wellbeing
Information about online counselling services for young people with mental health and wellbeing concerns.
Health in Mind
Health in Mind has been promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in Scotland since 1982. They do this by providing…
Make Time To Look After Your Mental Health
Find out more about the #MakeTimeTo campaign, how you can make time for your mental health along with tips and…
How to Talk About Your Feelings
Problems and worries can be hard to get to grips with when they’re just going round inside our heads. Talking…
6 Ways to Be Well – Easy Read Version
Plan a small change to your life with the ‘Easy Read’ version of the Six Ways to Be Well resource.
Walking Routes in the Scottish Borders
Think of the Scottish Borders and think of big spaces: heather-clad rolling hills, hundreds of square miles of forests and…
Cycle Routes in the Scottish Borders
Wherever trees and hills abound, cyclists and mountain bikers won‘t be far away; some of the best cycling routes in…
Live Borders – leisure, sport and culture in the Scottish Borders
We offer residents and visitors to the Scottish Borders a wealth of services that inspire positive lifestyle choices through the…
Connected – TD9 Youth Radio
Connected is the radio programme made by young people for young people and is broadcast every Sunday evening on TD9…
Scottish Borders LGBT Youth Services
LGBT Youth Scotland offer a wide range of groups, activities, and events for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people…