It’s been quite a while since my last blog post. Since then, I’ve been taking my own advice on the subject of summer and self-care and now here we are, almost half way through autumn.
I thought that it would be especially appropriate to post on #worldmentalhealthday because the more people I speak to, the more it seems there’s a growing awareness of the effect that world affairs is having on our own mental health. Whether it’s doom-scrolling until the small hours or instantly clicking on the latest news alert, there’s certainly a lot of challenging things going on in the world at the moment to grab our attention and fuel our anxiety.
How we deal with those things is directly linked to our own mental health and if we have our own more personal issues to process too, it can feel sometimes like the world is conspiring against us. Even if you’re reading this thinking ‘actually I’m alright’ – be sure to check in with friends and loved ones or anyone close to you. Sometimes just saying ‘I’m not OK’ is the hardest step for someone in distress, so offering them the opportunity to share what’s on their mind can be a huge help.
If you are looking for a more structured form of support with your mental health, I offer both walk and talk sessions outdoors and online sessions, so just get in contact with me to find out more.
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