October 10th is World Mental Health Day – sometimes called mental health awareness day
Mental Health is something many of us take for granted, but when you struggle it can be incredibly hard to find the help and support you need to improve things.
Each year World Mental Health Day has a theme, set by the World Federation of Mental Health – this year we are encouraged to think about access to services – mental health in catastrophes and emergencies.
For many of us, this concept may feel a little alien – we are fortunate to live in relative comfort and safety. The UN Refugee Agency estimates that over 123 million people worldwide are displaced by persecution, conflict and violence – while the International Rescue Committee lists 10 countries that account for a staggering 82% of people in need of humanitarian aid.
Even if we are not immediately affected by the above, it can be hard to escape negative news – and easy to become overwhelmed by it all – locally and globally. The Mental Health Foundation has a useful tip list of how to manage our engagement and response to what can feel like an onslaught of bad news. They also have some helpful stuff on how to notice and manage when you are “Doomscrolling“.
Even when things are a little better, it is good to be proactive in self-care – we all have poor habits that we would be wise to do something about.
Inspired by YoungMinds and their #HelloYellow initiative, here are a few quick things you can do with your body, mind and actions that might just make small but important improvements to your immediate capacity for wellbeing.
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