If I was to ask about your mental health, what would you tell me?
Some might say “I’m on the up”, others tell me “It’s not my best day”.
Whichever you are, our mental health matters. It is also important that we talk.
According to Mind
- 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England .
- 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (like anxiety and depression) in any given week in England.
What does this mean? That many people are struggling with mental health in UK, and I include myself among them.
The other side to the issue is there is still tremendous stigma about having mental health problems. Some people think it’s still okay to disparage another person for having depression, or anxieties.
So be aware, ask for help and support each other.
Some useful resources are linked below
action for happiness – for courses in resilience and mental health
Samaritans – 24 hour phone line
Don’t Suffer in Silence
Beth writes 
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