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World mental health
Let's celebrate prioritising our mental health
and raising awareness on October 10th!
October 10th in an annual celebration dedicated to mental health awareness in our communities, and aims to promote
raise awareness of a variety of mental health issues
affecting us globally.
Did you know?
Taking care
of your mental health is an act
of self-love.
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Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs. So, on World Mental Health Day and beyond it, why not check in with your friends, family, peers, or colleagues?
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This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health.
The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities.
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Your green ribbon badge
The green ribbon is the international symbol of mental health awareness. Wear your green ribbon to show colleagues, loved ones or simply those you walk past that you care about their mental health. It can also be worn in memory
of a loved one.
Many people spend a lot of their time working, whether that’s in the community, in an office, a workshop, at home, or many other workplaces. ​That’s why it’s so important that our workplace supports our mental health, helping us get the mental health benefits of work while reducing the negative impact.
How do we talk about Mental Health?
1. Choose someone you trust to talk to
This might be a friend, family member or a colleague. Or you might be more comfortable talking to someone you don’t know, for example, through a support helpline. It can help to do a pros and cons list about talking to someone.
2. Think about the best place to talk
It’s important to choose a place where you feel comfortable enough to open-up. You might want to choose somewhere private where you’re less likely to be disturbed. You also might want to talk while you do an activity, like walking together.
3. Prepare yourself for their reaction
Hopefully, you will have a good experience when you open-up to someone. But there’s a chance that they may not react in the way you hope. This may be for different reasons, like they may be worried or not fully understand at first. If that’s the case, try to give them time to process what you’ve told them. It might help to give them information to read to help them understand. And don’t forget to be kind to yourself and practise self-care.
Let's Go Wellbeing discuss the importance of
World Mental Health Day 2024:
Further learning and resources
For further learning resources head to these useful videos and PDF links ...
How can I get involved
locally to Glasgow?...
Scottish Action for
Mental Health
"We’re here for you, providing mental health support and accessible, practical information."
Glasgow Association
for Mental Health
"We promote the mental health and wellbeing of people and their communities; providing more than 2000 hours of community based support every week to people in Glasgow."
Glasgow Ramblers
Glasgow Ramblers is a friendly walking group for people of all ages who enjoy walking in the countryside or the city with others who share their enthusiasm.
The Wee Retreat CIC
"We offer mindfulness meditation courses, retreats and other wellbeing events to increase personal awareness and
a sense of peace."
Watch Countryfile - Rural Mental Health
Sean Fletcher and Margherita Taylor travel to the Sharpham Trust, located in the beautiful wilds of south Devon.
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