New year. New plans. New energy, even. But before we sprint into 2026, shall we pause? Shall we consider what 2025 taught us? Because although January loves a reset, renewal doesn't have to mean wiping everything away, and starting all over again from scratch. Let's...

At Christmas, it is easy to focus on the gifts we buy, and the effort we put into choosing them. Creating the list, slicing the wrapping paper, finding the edge of the Sellotape… Remembering at the last minute that we haven’t bought anything for Great Aunt Roberta....

Christmas can be a tricky time for mental health. With all the jollity and bonhomie flying about, it’s easy to feel pressured into joining in with the ho-ho-ho-ing because we feel we ought. Yet sometimes, that cheerful exterior can mask how we really feel. This...

Grief often feels particularly intense during “firsts”: the first birthday, anniversary, or festive season without the person or thing we have lost. With December here, Christmas can be especially difficult. Traditions may feel empty or bittersweet, and familiar routines can remind us of what’s missing. Recognising these moments as significant, and giving ourselves permission to feel whatever arises, is an important part of navigating grief.

Mental health matters, and so do the people who champion it!
Discover how wellbeing champions make workplaces safer, supportive, and stigma-free.

Does a lack of mental health support make surviving and recovering from a disaster even harder?   When floods, conflicts, or sudden crises strike, people naturally focus on food, water, and shelter. The emotional toll is often forgotten.   Fear, anxiety, and...

The Mental Health & Wellbeing Wales Awards highlight the incredible work being done across Wales to support mental health. Every day, individuals and organisations dedicate themselves to helping people navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma,...

As we come to the end of Suicide Awareness week, it’s good to reflect on what we have learnt.

The Ajuda Foundation is offering a free webinar on 11 September.

Got something to say about mental health and wellbeing? The Ajuda Foundation wants your words. We’re launching a creative writing competition – and we're looking for short stories, poems, or short memoirs that explore mental health. Write from your own experience,...

The first Mental Health and Wellbeing Scotland Awards & Conference took place on 21st February 2025 at the EICC in Edinburgh. With just over 50 finalists nominated in 8 categories, it was a splendid affair acknowledging and celebrating individuals and...

Barchester's Charitable Foundation awarded a grant to The Ajuda Foundation in 2023, and our project co-ordinator, Bobbie Allen, was invited to an grand event in June - The Tour de Barchester! Now in its third year, the Tour de Barchester is a challenging 4-day cycle...

In June, Business Network International (BNI) awarded a grant to The Ajuda Foundation for the Restart a Heart Project. This means that we will be able to train more children in Wales to use a defibrillator and to perform CPR in an emergency situation. We are very...

Mental Health First Aid Mental health is an important component of overall health, and mental health first aid is the first step towards giving a friend, family member or co-worker the support they need to overcome any difficulties they may be experiencing with their...