World Mental Health Day 2022
The World Federation for Mental Health continue to call on national and local government to prioritise reducing the factors known to pose a risk to people’s mental health, enhancing those known to protect it and creating the conditions needed for people to thrive. Stating "We need to do as much as possible to prevent mental ill-health – as individuals and as a society." World Mental Health Day is also a chance to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to talk about things and get help if you are struggling.
Five steps to wellbeing
Mental health is important for everyone, as it affects every aspect of our lives and those around us. Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing:
1. Connect with other people
2. Be physically active
3. Learn new skills
4. Give to others
5. Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)
Learn more on the Five Steps to Wellbeing.
Read expert advice and practical tips, from the NHS, to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing, so discover what works for you at: Every Mind Matters.
Support Information- Local Resources
Self-care menu - Highlights different activities you
can do each day to improve your wellbeing, plus local
resources available
• Better health booklets – Download from a range of
booklets on eating well, drinking less, moving more,
stopping smoking and wellbeing
• Make Time – A4 sheets to promote the
5 ways to wellbeing
On Happy OK Sad you’ll find tips for looking after your mental well-being, as well as directories of local and national mental health support services •
The site includes links to evidence-based resources to help you stay well and feel good. Just click the “looking after our mental wellbeing” heading on this page
You can order free, hard copies of A5 flyers and posters to promote the Happy? OK? Sad? website
Supporting others
Sometimes the best thing we can do for each other is to listen. You don’t have to try to solve a person’s problem. Listening to understand can help reduce someone’s distress so they are able to think more clearly. For more tips on listening visit How to support someone you're worried about
Young Minds parents support line.
