Mental Health Awareness Week 2022

Loneliness is affecting more and more of us in the UK and has had a huge impact on our physical and mental health during the pandemic. Our connection to other ...

You’ll feel so much more relaxed, you’ll sleep better, and you’ll feel so much better in yourself!” Helping to clear your head and let go of the stress.” Lou: “It gives me a goal and something to work towards which is when I'm happiest. Lou: “I love the way training with other people can bring more energy to you and your session. Loneliness is affecting more and more of us in the UK and has had a huge impact on our physical and mental health during the pandemic. Benedict: “Since starting training, my confidence and self-esteem have increased dramatically as a result of my improved body image. Alice: “My favourite thing about training with others is that it can take out of your own head when you’re having a bad day! Benedict Millson is current British Champion and top ranked weightlifter in Britain in the men’s 102kg category. Ed Smale is a weightlifter currently ranked fourth in Great Britain in the men’s 96kg category. This year, the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week is loneliness and is being held between 9 - 15 May. Bella is also part of the BWL DiSE programme, completing the course alongside other study. These factors increase the likelihood of participants in sport developing friendships away from sport”

In July 2021, a report by the Campaign to End Loneliness estimated that one million more people became chronically lonely during the pandemic. This Mental ...

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To see improvements for officers in terms of support and management of their mental health, it is imperative we consider proactive help and ensure officer ...

It is normal to feel differently from one day to another and nothing to feel ashamed of but take action when you feel it is impacting on your day-to-day life. If our police officers are not physically and mentally supported this reflects on the delivery of our service to members of public. But it is the same with our mental health. In contrast to this high figure, a majority of officers will not have been professionally diagnosed. As Mental Health Awareness Week comes back around, it is important to consider how the focus on policing has shifted and changed over the past few years. If forces can improve signposting to all the resources available, it would go far towards helping their workforce to become resilient.

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week–an opportunity to raise awareness of issues surrounding mental health and to advocate for change.

The Mental Health Foundation is a UK charity established in 1949. But, the longer we feel lonely, the more we are at risk of mental health problems. “Loneliness deserves more attention and we’re calling on everyone who has struggled as a result of being lonely to share their experiences.

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“Loneliness has been an important factor contributing to higher levels of distress, resulting from people’s sense of isolation and reduced ability to connect with others. The Mental Health Foundation has a number of Mental Health Awareness Week resources, including: The Mental Health Foundation said: “Loneliness affects millions of people in the UK every year and is a key driver of poor mental health.

The week offers people the opportunity to talk about all aspects of mental health, with a focus on providing help and advice.

“That is why we have chosen it as our theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2022. For emotional support, please contact Samaritans helpline on 116 123. Our connection to other people and our community is fundamental to protecting our mental health so we must find better ways of tackling the epidemic of loneliness. Mark Rowland, chief executive of the Mental Health Foundation, said: “Loneliness is affecting more and more of us in the UK and has had a huge impact on our physical and mental health during the pandemic. The Mental Health Foundation has set the theme and hosted Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK for the past 22 years. It is hoped the week will raise awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental wellbeing and the practical steps we can take to address it.

Doncaster Council is proud to be supporting Mental Health Awareness Week which this year runs from 9-15 May. To mark the event, we wanted to highlight some ...

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Employees from across the NDA group have shared their personal stories as part of a national campaign to end the stigma associated with mental health ...

Mental Health Awareness week is a reminder for each of us to review the roles we play in supporting good mental health, be it as parents, friends…

At the end of the day, though, it’s the little things that perhaps count the most – a quick chat just to see how a colleague is doing and lending a friendly, non-judgmental ear if and when needed. Whilst you will likely be able to think of some exceptions to prove the rule, on the whole, lawyers are likely to score low in the trait of sociability5, the desire to interact with people – particularly when it comes to their comfort level in initiating new connections with others. The point at which the balance tips is hard to define due to the subjective nature of loneliness and the variation in needs of different people. Most people will have experienced loneliness at some point in their life – it is the feeling we experience when there is a mismatch between the social connections we have and those that we need or want1. As such it is important to recognise the risk and take proactive steps to mitigate it. The focus of this year’s Mental Health Awareness week is loneliness, a phenomenon which has an outsized impact on our physical and mental health – as recently highlighted during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, the UK's national week to raise awareness of mental health.

He is also a qualified mental health nurse. https://www.minded.org.uk/ Look after yourselves, be kind to each other and reach out to those close to you in this current climate. Take notice - Be aware of the present moment, take note of what you can see, touch, hear, smell and taste. The five ways to wellbeing are: https://www.newmind.org.uk/ It is important to remember we all have mental health just as we have physical health, and it is important for us to look after our mental health just as we would our physical health. Make sure you tell the Police about any previous overdoses, suicidal ideation or destructive behaviour that has caused injuries C.A.L.L helpline 0800 132 737. https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/suicidal.htm We have also compiled the following resources should anyone require support, or you can contact [email protected] should you require further advice. Wrexham AFC will be running its Dragon Chat peer support group on Thursday at 7pm; everyone is welcome to attend, there is no sign-up and all sessions are free. Across the country, people will be reflecting on loneliness and how it impacts our mental health.

Such statistics highlight how important it is for employers to recognise the impact that mental ill health can have on their workforce and to take a proactive ...

How best to promote mental wellbeing may differ depending on the type of organisation and the relevant industry. It's important for managers to keep in touch and stay connected with their teams, particularly given the rise in hybrid working in many workplaces, as full teams are less likely to all be in the office together on a daily basis. Even making small adjustments can help to get the best from staff and can be particularly beneficial to workers with young families or other caring commitments. - Encourage open conversations about mental ill health to help create an environment where employees feel able to discuss their concerns. - Educate staff on mental health to help change outdated perceptions. When it comes to mental health in the workplace, HSE statistics for 2020/21 show that stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 50% of all work-related ill health cases.

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and this year's theme is tackling loneliness, using the hashtag #IveBeenThere.

Loneliness is the negative feeling we have when there is a mismatch between the relationships we have and the relationships we need. Loneliness is deeply distressing for individuals and also has wider implications for communities and society. WATCH: Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 on a mission to stop loneliness

The theme for this year is 'Loneliness'. According to the Mental Health Foundation, 'One in four adults feel lonely some or all of the time. There's no single ...

Taking part in regular physical activity is a great way to look after and boost your wellbeing, both physically and mentally. You can find out more information and book from the HealthyDMU hub. Appointments are also released on the day at 8am. But, the longer we feel lonely, the more we are at risk of mental health problems. HealthyDMU Masterclasses are a series of sessions which include interactive activities. The theme for this year is 'Loneliness'. According to the Mental Health Foundation, ‘One in four adults feel lonely some or all of the time.

Mental Health Awareness week is a reminder for each of us to review the roles we play in supporting good mental health, be it as parents, friends, ...

At the end of the day, though, it's the little things that perhaps count the most – a quick chat just to see how a colleague is doing and lending a friendly, non-judgmental ear if and when needed. Whilst you will likely be able to think of some exceptions to prove the rule, on the whole, lawyers are likely to score low in the trait of sociability5, the desire to interact with people – particularly when it comes to their comfort level in initiating new connections with others. Most people will have experienced loneliness at some point in their life – it is the feeling we experience when there is a mismatch between the social connections we have and those that we need or want1. The point at which the balance tips is hard to define due to the subjective nature of loneliness and the variation in needs of different people. The focus of this year's Mental Health Awareness week is loneliness, a phenomenon which has an outsized impact on our physical and mental health – as recently highlighted during the Covid-19 pandemic. As such it is important to recognise the risk and take proactive steps to mitigate it.