Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
There are lots of different pressures we face and sometimes life's challenges can be leading you to feel stressed, lonely and even to having unwanted thoughts. But there are resources here to help and offer free support.
One You have a free online quiz which can guide you towards help dealing with stress and anxiety, improve your sleep, boost your mood and feel more in control.
Click here to access your free mind plan.
Here are a few simple things you can do daily to help keep your mental health in check.
Each day, take a break from your technology and step outside. According to the NHS;
Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can also improve your mental wellbeing by:
So take time out of your busy schedule, switch off from technology and take a breath of fresh air and explore your local area.
Relationships are so important and it’s important to keep connections with your friends, family and colleagues. Here are a few things you can do to stay connected:
Don’t be afraid to express how you’re feeling to someone, they can be there to offer support and a friendly voice.
You can find more advice here on the NHS website here: NHS - Loneliness
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Having a sleeping schedule can help you create a healthy day-to-day routine. A lack of sleep can lead to tiredness, low self-esteem, feelings of worry and difficulty coping with life.
When your mental health slips, it's common for your sleep schedule to become irregular too.
Read a few top tips below to help you get a restful night sleep...
You can find more help and advice about sleep on the One You website here
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If you, or someone you know, needs support with their mental health, please see this dedicated space providing suicide prevention and mental health support contacts for those who need it.