{"id":13290,"date":"2019-10-08T15:46:47","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T14:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/socialcare\/?p=13290"},"modified":"2019-10-09T15:09:24","modified_gmt":"2019-10-09T14:09:24","slug":"looking-after-your-mental-wellbeing-world-mental-health-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/health-social-care\/2019\/10\/looking-after-your-mental-wellbeing-world-mental-health-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking after your mental wellbeing \u2013 World Mental Health Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

10th<\/sup> October is World Mental Health Day<\/a> \u2013 a global recognition day aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues, offering education and support, and encouraging us to talk more openly about our mental health. Although mental health issues can present themselves on any day of the year, this is a day when you can show your support to others and remind yourself to take care of your own mental wellbeing too.<\/p>\n

Mental health statistics<\/h2>\n

Mental health conditions come in all shapes and sizes and they can affect anyone, including men and women, young and old, rich and poor. They are impartial and unbiased, affecting 1 in 4 people in the UK each year according to MIND<\/a>. None of us are immune from mental health issues, which means that it is highly likely that you, one of your friends, or one of your family members could be affected by a mental health condition that you may or may not be aware of. Therefore, understanding mental wellbeing is more important than ever before.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a wide variety of mental health issues<\/a> ranging from anxiety, phobias, addiction and depression, to OCD, eating disorders, post-natal depression and schizophrenia. These issues are determined by numerous biological, psychological, socio-economic and environmental factors, and they can strike at any time. We can be affected at any stage of life; however, it is apparent that most issues develop during childhood or our early adult years. In fact, an estimated 20% of the world\u2019s adolescents and children have mental health disorders (WHO<\/a>) and up to three-quarters of problems are established by the age of 24 (BBC<\/a>).<\/p>\n

For this reason, education is crucial in helping to break down any stigma that still exists around mental health conditions. We can start by normalising mental health, talking about our experiences on World Mental Health Day and sharing our coping strategies to promote positive mental wellbeing. Read on to hear our top tips for maintaining good mental wellbeing\u2026<\/p>\n

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Advice for looking after your mental wellbeing<\/h2>\n

There are many tips and tricks available for maintaining and promoting good mental wellbeing. With 1 in 6 people reporting that they have experienced a common mental health problem (like anxiety or depression) in any given week (MIND<\/a>), finding everyday ways to manage stressors and take care of your mental wellbeing is paramount.<\/p>\n

It is important to remember that as individuals, what works for one of us may not be helpful for another, so you need to find the best methods for your unique circumstances. Here are a few of our favourite tips to get you started:<\/p>\n