Good relationships help us live longer and happier lives with fewer physical and mental health problems. These are the supportive connections we share with friends, family and our community -investing in these relationships is critical to our health and wellbeing.
“Remember mental health is just as important as your physical health, life changes, such as getting a regular good night's sleep, keeping to a healthy diet, reducing your alcohol intake and getting regular exercise, can help you feel more in control and more able to cope.”
The advice from health professionals is that if you've been feeling depressed for more than a few weeks or your anxiety is affecting your daily life; make an appointment to speak to your GP.
Mental Health Awareness Week is organised by the Mental Health Foundation and aims to raise awareness of mental health to fight discrimination and stigma and promote good mental wellbeing. You can show support by wearing the Mental Health Awareness Week 2016 badge – download from the Metal Health Foundation website.
To find out more about Mental Health Week visit www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Local support in Sutton
Sutton Uplift is an integrated Primary Care Mental Health service accessible to anyone living in the borough of Sutton or registered with a Sutton GP who are 18 years and over. We support anyone who has a mental health or wellbeing need, whether this is due to emotional difficulties or life stressors. For more information go to UPLIFT
Support for young people
Support and help is available for young people, visit the NHS young mental health webpage, a hub for young people with advice on depression, anxiety, self-harm, stress, bullying and eating disorders.
Local events
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, The Recovery College at Jubilee Health Centre will be displaying the work of a Recovery College student in the foyer highlighting the importance mental health education. The College will also run a one hour stall daily. On 17 May Sutton Uplift will hold a wellbeing workshop at the Mental Health Market at Sutton Library.
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