Free access to Unmind for NHS staff
Unmind is a mental health platform. Get clinically-backed tools, resources and support for proactively nurturing your mental health.
Unmind is a mental health platform. Get clinically-backed tools, resources and support for proactively nurturing your mental health.
Our digital tools – available on your smartphone or computer – support all areas of life, from sleep, stress and coping, to relationships, parenting and menopause.
How is your mental health today? How about two weeks ago? Unmind enables you to measure your wellbeing across the key elements of life that impact mental health. Reflect on how they fluctuate over time, and learn what nourishes and depletes them. Our tools can help you improve:
Jason has conducted pioneering research and clinical practice in sleep disorder management for over a decade. Some of his findings are revealed in his book, 'The One-Week Insomnia Cure'. Sign up to Unmind and take Jason's sleep-related self-guided L&D courses, under 'Series'.
Lady Phyll is also the editor of Sista!, an anthology of writings by LGBT women of African/Caribbean descent with a connection to the UK. Check out our Fireside conversation with Lady Phyll in the Tools area when you sign up to Unmind.
Sam Cane is a New Zealand team rugby player. In 2018, he fractured his neck during a collision with another player and underwent surgery. He returned to rugby in 2019, and was selected for the New Zealand squad for the World Cup. In his Unmind L&D Series, Sam talks about these experiences, and how you can build mental strength to overcome adversity.
Sally is Professor of Clinical Health Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College, London, and a Clinical and Health Psychologist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. She specialises in women's health, cardiology and oncology. Check out her Unmind Series on all things menopause.
Ruby Wax has been a comedian, TV writer and performer for over 25 years. After performing at the Royal Shakespeare Company for 6 years she worked with the BBC as a writer and performer. She has a Master's degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University and was awarded an OBE in 2015 for her services to mental health. Our Series with Ruby 'Reasons to be Hopeful' will go live in August.
Jonny was awarded an MBE for his services to mental health and suicide prevention. His book, The Stranger on the Bridge, is based on his own suicidal experience. Since its release, Jonny has founded a suicide prevention charity to support young people, their families and teachers. Sign up to Unmind and take our 'Talking About Suicide' Series led by Jonny.
"Being on the frontline has been very stressful and challenging. Unmind’s Tools help refocus the mind and body during extremely busy times. I shared the app with my sister, who is also on the frontline, and we’ve both found it invaluable."
Since March 2020, Unmind has offered every NHS employee free, unrestricted access to our platform – to support their mental wellbeing during the pandemic.
This post looks at how four frontline NHS workers used our tools and resources to meet the demands of the day.
It takes just a few minutes to start proactively nurturing your mental health with Unmind.