Creating Better Chances
Working towards improving Mental Health and Well-Being
According to evidence suggested by NHS there are currently 5 steps that an individual can implement in order to help improve ones mental health and well-being.
Some of these include:
- Connecting with other people.
- Keeping good relationships can often help an individual.
- Build and maintain self-worth and a sense of belonging to family and friends, which would help boost one’s self esteem.
- It would give an individual the opportunity to share positive experiences with family and friends.
- It would provide emotional support and allow support from others.
Want to find out more?
For more useful information on this project please visit our library
Online sessions during lockdown
Due to the government restrictions, all outside health and well-being activities have been suspended until further notice. We have therefore been delivering health and well-being sessions online. To access the presentations please click on the following link:
Physical Activity
Exercise is an integral part of life. Maintaining an active lifestyle greatly contributes to improving ones mental health and well-being.
Believe it or not, exercising regularly actually causes chemical changes in the brain, which helps to positively change ones mood and helps to set and achieve personal goals and challenges.
Learning new Skills
Learning new skills can significantly improve ones mental health and well-being. For example, a new skills or knowledge, can help to raise ones self-esteem and self-confidence. In addition to this, it can also help an individual network with other people and share new ideas etc
Some of the things that people are trying nowadays include:
- Working on DIY projects such as building or repairing things in the house.
- Taking up new hobbies such as creating online YouTube blogs to reach a wider audience.
- Learning to cook something new is something that many people are taking up as a hobby, especially in the advent of the popularity of Social Media Apps.
Useful contacts related to Mental Health
MIND
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
SAMARITANS
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
YOUNG MINDS
Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
Phone: Parents’ helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
MENS HEALTH FORUM
24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
Website: www.menshealthforum.org.uk
EVERY MIND MATTERS | ONE YOU
Feeling stressed, anxious, low or struggling to sleep?
Every Mind Matters and One You can help with expert advice
and practical tips. Start the fightback to a healthier you today.
Website: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
Please note that the information in this article is for general information and BCHWF holds no responsibility for the contents of the websites above. You should contact your GP for health concerns including mental health and well-being.
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Let’s work together
If you would like to get involved in this project, we will be running regular cricket, football and other health and well-being activities. You can contact some of the volunteers that will be running this project. We also have a well-being WhatsApp community group, if you wish to join please get in touch.