Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (15^th –  21^st May) and this year’s theme is anxiety. Anxiety is something that occasionally we can all experience; it can affect our behaviour, our mind and our body and is so personal to us that it can be triggered by many different situations. If we don’t know how to cope with our feelings of anxiety, they can get out of control and stop us from doing the things we need or want to do. 

There are a whole host of practical actions we can take if we feel ourselves getting anxious, from focussing on our breathing to connecting with others. This year, many of us are facing increasing financial pressures and if you need some support on how to cope with the cost of living, you can find more information on the Money on your mind section of our website.

There are some really useful tips on managing anxiety on the every mind matters website.

This Mental Health Awareness Week Better Health are encouraging you to ‘make the first move for your mental health’. Physical activity is one of the best things we can do for our mental wellbeing. When we are active, the body releases feel-good hormones that can improve our mood and boost our energy. Getting active means different things to different people – it might mean creating some much needed calm in your day, by doing some yoga, or a chance to meet new people at a local walk and talk. To find out more about the mental health benefits of physical activity and tips on how to get moving visit the every mind matters website.

There’s lots of advice, information and links to support on our mental health and wellbeing page . Search the directory for ideas of how to get active in your area.