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Food and mental health
Heart healthy African and Caribbean diets & Healthy swaps
Heart healthy African and Caribbean diets & Healthy swaps
MIND Charity provides valuable information on how food and drink affect our feelings, the interaction between food and medication, and tips for managing our diet when we feel unwell. Additionally, for those seeking support, culturally competent therapists can be found through various therapy directories, and free mental health helplines are available to assist anyone in need.
Heart healthy African and Caribbean diets & Healthy swaps
Heart healthy African and Caribbean diets & Healthy swaps
Heart healthy African and Caribbean diets & Healthy swaps
The good news is you don’t have to give up your traditional foods, and even small changes can make a difference. If you're looking for support, culturally competent therapists can help you navigate these changes. Additionally, exploring healthy meal ideas, including African and Caribbean food swaps and alternatives, can be beneficial. For those in need, free mental health helplines and therapy directories are available to provide further assistance.
Healthy Snacks
Heart healthy African and Caribbean diets & Healthy swaps
Healthier Eating: African, Caribbean and South Asian cuisines (Download Only)
This Fact Sheet will help you choose snacks that will form a nutritious part of your diet while guiding you towards culturally competent therapists who can assist with your mental health. It will help you avoid snacks that contribute too many extra calories, fat, sugar, and salt to your food intake, similar to how free mental health helplines provide resources to avoid unhealthy coping mechanisms. Additionally, you can refer to therapy directories for professional support in making healthier choices.
Healthier Eating: African, Caribbean and South Asian cuisines (Download Only)
Healthier Eating: African, Caribbean and South Asian cuisines (Download Only)
Healthier Eating: African, Caribbean and South Asian cuisines (Download Only)
This free-to-download PDF guidebook has been produced for Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme coaches. It serves as an easy-to-use visual guide suggesting healthier food choices for people from African, Caribbean, and South Asian communities. Additionally, it highlights the importance of culturally competent therapists who can support these communities in their health journeys. For those seeking further assistance, free mental health helplines and therapy directories are also available to provide necessary resources and support.
THE SOUTH ASIAN EATWELL GUIDE
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN EATWELL GUIDE
Tips to help you cut down on alcohol
Healthier Eating: African, Caribbean and South Asian cuisines (Download Only)
Tips to help you cut down on alcohol
If you drink nearly every day, drinking less might lower your risk of having high blood pressure. With the right help, including culturally competent therapists and access to free mental health helplines or therapy directories, it's easier than you think.
NHS Eatwell & fOOD LABEL Guide
Healthier Eating: African, Caribbean and South Asian cuisines (Download Only)
Tips to help you cut down on alcohol
ACCESS THE NHS EATWELL GUIDE
The Eatwell Guide illustrates how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet. Understanding this guide can be beneficial for culturally competent therapists who promote healthy eating habits as part of mental wellness.
ACCESS THE NHS FOOD LABELS GUIDE
Nutrition information labels can assist you in choosing between products and monitoring the amount of foods you're consuming that are high in fat, salt, and added sugars. By utilizing these nutrition information labels, you can better maintain a balanced diet. Additionally, if you're seeking support, free mental health helplines can provide valuable resources, and therapy directories can help you find qualified professionals.
Recommended Reading
The Will to Change – bell hooks
A compassionate look at men, love and emotional healing.
I Don’t Want to Talk About It – Terrence Real
A deep dive into hidden male depression.
Man Enough – Justin Baldoni
Reframing masculinity and vulnerability in modern culture.
The Good Immigrant – Edited by Nikesh Shukla
Essays exploring race, identity and belonging in Britain.
Brit(ish) – Afua Hirsch
A thoughtful examination of race and identity in modern Britain.
Black and British – David Olusoga
A vital history that reshapes understanding of Britain’s past.
My Grandmother’s Hands – Resmaa Menakem
Explores racialised trauma stored in the body and pathways toward healing.
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health – Dr Rheeda Walker
A culturally grounded guide addressing stigma, strength and seeking support.
What Happened to You? – Dr Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey
Reframes trauma through compassion and understanding rather than shame.
Black Boy Joy – Edited by Kwame Mbalia
Stories celebrating vulnerability, imagination and emotional expression in Black boys.
Heavy – Kiese Laymon
A raw memoir about body, masculinity, trauma and survival.
Homegoing – Yaa Gyasi
A powerful generational story of diaspora, trauma and resilience.
Podcasts
The Alex Holmes Podcast
The Alex Holmes Podcast is a podcast focused on strategies for a mentally healthy life for modern men. Hosted by author, therapeutic coach, and trainee psychotherapist Alex Holmes, he tackles some of the most challenging topics, often highlighting the importance of seeking help from culturally competent therapists. Additionally, he provides information about free mental health helplines and therapy directories to ensure listeners have access to the resources they need to think, feel, and do better than ever before.
Diverse Minds Podcast
The podcast that discusses race equality and wellbeing in our busy modern world through inspiring stories, interviews, and case studies.
Hosted by Leyla Okhai, CEO of Diverse Minds UK and former Head of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Centre at Imperial College London, we offer insights from diverse thought leaders in race equality, wellbeing, and mental health. This includes guidance on finding culturally competent therapists, accessing free mental health helplines, and utilizing therapy directories to enhance your understanding and empower you to make positive changes in your life with ease.
Therapy For Black Girls Podcast
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly chat about all things mental health, personal development, and the importance of finding culturally competent therapists. We discuss all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves, and we also highlight resources like free mental health helplines and therapy directories to support our listeners in their journeys.