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Anxiety can become a vicious cycle that’s hard to break out of. In a recent survey 29% of people said work was a source of anxiety, so it’s important to keep a healthy work-life balance. Mental Health Foundation have got some useful tips: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/work-life-balance
Anna Freud have put together some wonderful free resources: This #SelfCareSummer plan walks primary and secondary aged children through steps to help them create a simple self-care plan that works for them and to identify activities that they can use to support their mental health over the summer holidays and beyond. https://crowd.in/ALQUyv
Are you ready for #SelfCareSummer? We have created packs for schools to help young people find strategies to support their mental health and wellbeing over the holidays, and we have also created a self-care toolkit for staff. Download now https://www.annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/self-care-summer/
NB: Education Support Self care Sunday – take time for yourself to relax and recharge. It’s absolutely ok to do so Why not try some meditation? Use our resource below to help http://ow.ly/s4up50Is3X
There are lots of ways to feel calmer. The trick is finding out what works for each individual. Childline have free resources of ideas, games, tools and exercises designed to help children and young people stay calm as much as possible. To find out more click here: www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/ How Are You Feeling? Good Okay Excellent […]
As a new academic year begins remember selfcare is not selfish. Read below how to prioritise selfcare: https://t.co/F6tTojGHHy?amp=1
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It’s important to take care of yourself and get the most from life. Below is a link to a FREE guide put together by MentalHealth.org based around 10 practical ways to look after your mental health. Making simple changes to how you live doesn’t need to cost a fortune or take up loads of time. Anyone […]
People are more and more aware of the need to support children, young people and those in education with their mental health. But working in education can have its intense demands and pressures too. Whether in colleges, schools or universities, it’s important to look out for staff and colleagues, and try to make their working environment […]
Please use the link below to find out more information, written and produced by the NHS, on how to access mental health services that are available across the UK: www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/how-to-access-mental-health-services/