Turn the everyday into medicine with LAMP – our Lifestyle as Medicine Programme.
LAMP is about understanding the relationships between sleeping better, moving more, eating well, reducing stress, deepening connection and minimising harm, the science behind how these things impact our health and how we can use them to improve our wellbeing. LAMP is not about telling you what to do, or demanding you make a change. It asks what matters to you and helps you find the healthiest version of yourself.
Sleep Better
Not sleeping is awful. After one night we feel tired, irritable and struggle to focus but after multiple nights we can become very unwell both physically and mentally. You are not alone. On this page we hope to lead you through ways to improve your sleep. Please reach out to a professional if you are […]
Read more →
Move More
Movement not only helps our physical health but is also powerful for our mental health. Doing an activity we enjoy in the company of others brings even more benefits.
Read more →
Eat Well
Research is helping us understand our gut health is key to both physical and mental wellbeing. A study called the SMILES trial was the first to show that improving nutrition could reduce depressive symptoms.
Read more →
Reduce Stress
There are lots of things we can do that might reduce our stress levels – have you found what best helps you?
Read more →
Deepen Connection
Connection has been shown to be one of the strongest protective factors for our mental health – but did you know for some of us connection to nature can be as powerful as social connection?
Read more →
Minimise Harm
We all lean on some behaviours that are less positive. Understanding how sleep, movement, nutrition, stress and connection relate to one another can give us new ideas and approaches.
Read more →