Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 - 13-19 May
May 13, 2024 13:49:39 GMT
Post by Saathi on May 13, 2024 13:49:39 GMT
Hello everyone it's Mental Health Awareness Week 2024. The theme is Moving for mental health
We all know a little more about mental health than we ever used to, and being aware of what this is and how to look after ourselves and being mindful of when it is beginning to affect us negatively. (Remember we can train the brain to think more positively but it is like going to the mental health gym - it's a daily practice. Start with perhaps two 5 minutes sessions a day. This could be talking positive to yourself, reflecting on your intention for the day or simply find 5 minutes to sit down, close your eyes and focus on your breath). birminghammind.org/what-we-do/helpline/self-care/
What does the theme mean to you? For me sometimes, I don't particularly want to move so I i.e. avoid exercise (walking outdoors, gym, etc). I tend to move emotionally and change the direction of my thinking to train the brain to think more positively. i.e. I might make some art, do some creative writing, watch a favourite film, reading or a dance or sing to music - the latter usually begins to top up my Happiness Tank. But keeping this in balance or being mindful of when this tank goes low is sometimes a challenge.
Would be good to read what works for you all? Let's see if we can turbo charge our mental health for this week and beyond www.lgbthero.org.uk/7-ways-to-improve-your-mental-health
Some useful weblinks below:
www.lgbthero.org.uk/Pages/Category/self-care
www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/mental-health-awareness-week/
www.lgbthero.org.uk/find-support
www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/68949917
We all know a little more about mental health than we ever used to, and being aware of what this is and how to look after ourselves and being mindful of when it is beginning to affect us negatively. (Remember we can train the brain to think more positively but it is like going to the mental health gym - it's a daily practice. Start with perhaps two 5 minutes sessions a day. This could be talking positive to yourself, reflecting on your intention for the day or simply find 5 minutes to sit down, close your eyes and focus on your breath). birminghammind.org/what-we-do/helpline/self-care/
What does the theme mean to you? For me sometimes, I don't particularly want to move so I i.e. avoid exercise (walking outdoors, gym, etc). I tend to move emotionally and change the direction of my thinking to train the brain to think more positively. i.e. I might make some art, do some creative writing, watch a favourite film, reading or a dance or sing to music - the latter usually begins to top up my Happiness Tank. But keeping this in balance or being mindful of when this tank goes low is sometimes a challenge.
Would be good to read what works for you all? Let's see if we can turbo charge our mental health for this week and beyond www.lgbthero.org.uk/7-ways-to-improve-your-mental-health
Some useful weblinks below:
www.lgbthero.org.uk/Pages/Category/self-care
www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/mental-health-awareness-week/
www.lgbthero.org.uk/find-support
www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/68949917