Mental Health

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Keeping physically and mentally fit is important for positive wellbeing, especially in these challenging times.

We have created a growing library of expert advice and top tips to help you stay well, stay strong and stay positive.

Life at the moment can be difficult; there is a lot of uncertainty. As a result, it is natural to feel worried, sad, frustrated, angry and perhaps less motivated than usual.

How we think about a situation influences how we feel and how we behave. Here are some simple tips to help you if you are finding things difficult at the moment.

Acknowledge

Acknowledge your thoughts, your feelings, your physical sensations. Are you feeling sad, lonely, frustrated or isolated?

Try not to ignore these emotions. Acknowledging how you are feeling is part of letting go of things you can’t control.

Accept

Accept the situation that you're in, that we're all in. 

Life is difficult for many people at the moment. We can't change the situation. So try to focus on what is in your control. One thing we can control is our actions.

Take action

There are many things you can do that will help you if you're finding things difficult at the moment.

Andros Townsend says when he was having mental health issues, being able to open up was a massive relief.

How are you feeling? Answer the five questions in this interactive quiz from the NHS's Every Mind Matters site to get top tips and advice for you: Get Your Mind Plan. 

Explore each of the following areas to understand more about managing your mental health.