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As we step into the New Year, we extend our warmest wishes to all for a joyful and fulfilling 2025. May the year ahead bring hope, health, and new opportunities. Happy New Year, from the team at B Mindful 🎆

The Festive season can be a time of joy, but it can also bring feelings of stress, loneliness and anxiety. If you’re finding things difficult this Christmas, remember that support is just a call or text away. Here are some mental health helplines available to support you during the holiday season: 📲 Mind Call 0330 123 3393 📲 Young Minds Text YM to 85258 📲 Samaritans Call 116 123 📲 Shout Text Shout to 85258 📲 CALM Call 0800 58 58 58 📲 PAPYRUS Call 0800 068 4141 Whether you need a safe space to talk or someone to simply listen, help is here for you. You are never alone. #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #SupportOverTheFestivePeriod

Season's Greetings 🎄 As we enter the holiday season, we want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. Whether you are celebrating or taking time to rest and reflect, we hope this season brings moments of peace and joy. From the team at B Mindful ⭐️

As we step into the festive season, it’s important to remember that while it’s a time of joy for many, it can feel quite different for others. For some, this season is filled with laughter and connection, but for others, it may bring feelings of loneliness, grief or anxiety. The “perfect holiday” that social media or tradition presents is often far from reality. Many people are carrying burdens we don’t always see - facing personal challenges, missing someone special or learning to adjust to changes in their lives. Others might be quietly finding comfort in new routines or moments of reflection. However you’re spending this time, what matters most is acknowledging your feelings and recognising that everyone’s Christmas looks different. Let’s approach this season with an extra layer of kindness - for ourselves and for those around us. Sometimes, the smallest act of compassion can make the biggest difference. Whether it’s reaching out to a friend to check in, allowing yourself to slow down or creating your own way of celebrating, let’s move through the festive period with open hearts, understanding and gentle care for all. #FestiveSeason #FestiveKindness #Bekind

Let’s take a moment on National Stress Awareness Day to acknowledge the impact stress can have on our lives and share ways to find balance. Stress is something we all face, but managing it is key to maintaining positive mental health and wellbeing. The day acts as a reminder to check in with ourselves, recognising how stress affects us differently and how our own self care strategies can help support our wellbeing. Whether it’s taking a few minutes to breathe deeply, going for a walk in nature, talking to someone you trust or simply taking a break from screens - small actions can make a huge difference. Remember, it’s okay to slow down. Small steps can make a big difference and self care is not a selfish act, it is something that is essential to your mental wellbeing. Share with us how you unwind and how you positively support your own stress container! A little reminder to others that they are not alone! #NationalStressAwarenessDay #MentalHealthMatters #TakeABreak #StressRelief #SelfCare #YouAreNotAlone

Today marks World Menopause Day, a campaign observed annually on October 18th to raise awareness about menopause and the support needed for women going through this phase. This day highlights the physical, emotional and psychological challenges that menopause can bring, including symptoms like hot flushes, sleep disruption and mood changes. Unfortunately, despite being a natural transition, menopause is misunderstood, often not openly talked about and there is a stigma surrounding it. Did you know? • There are approximately 13,000,000 women experiencing peri or post-menopausal in the UK, with 1 in 4 experiencing debilitating symptoms • Symptoms, last on average 4-8 years • 77% of people find at least one menopause symptom ‘very difficult’ • 84% experience trouble sleeping • 73% experience brain fog • 69% of people experience difficulties with anxiety and depression due to menopause • 45% (almost half) haven’t spoken to the GP about their symptoms • 41% say that they have seen their symptoms of menopause treated as a joke by colleagues at work As a group, we have established a focus group dedicated to raising awareness about hormone health for employees, with the goal of fostering a more inclusive workplace culture for everyone. CSL Group (Creating Sector Leaders Ltd) Omnia Sports Group Creative Sport & Leisure #WorldMenopuaseDay #menopauseawareness #menopausematters

Today, October 10th is World Mental Health Day, a great opportunity to talk about mental health and how it impacts our lives. This year, the focus is on our workplace and how this can affect our mental wellbeing. Since we spend so much time at work it's really important to think about how it shapes the way we feel within the working environment. How is your workplace supporting your wellbeing? Wellbeing policy? Encouraging positive work/life balance? Promoting self care care E.g. encouraging regular breaks and time away from the screen? When people feel supported and appreciated at work, they tend to feel happier and more motivated. On the flip side, our jobs, environment and lack of supportive networks can lead to burnout, anxiety and even depression. These issues not only affect our health but can also our lower productivity levels and our overall engagement within the working environment. Let’s encourage prioritising mental wellbeing within the workplace. Some small, simple changes can go a long way; create a culture where individuals feel valued, supported and able to thrive. Use this day to spread awareness and promote a healthier workplace for all. A positive work environment can make a big difference and we all have a role to play. MHFA England® Mental Health Foundation #WorldMentalHealthDay #Mentalhealth #Wellbeing #Workplacewellbeing

A single phone call can change a life thanks to NHS England. Those experiencing a mental health crisis can now call 111 and receive support from a trained mental health professional. For more information, click link below

This week is Men’s Health Week and an opportunity to highlight the vital connection between mental and physical health. It is important to highlight that discussing health concerns is not a sign of weakness amongst men. It demonstrates strength and self-awareness and through speaking openly about health issues, can help to break down stigmas, barriers and promote early detection of illnesses and help to promote an open and supportive environment where seeking help and support is encouraged. This empowers individuals to take control of their wellbeing, setting positive examples to others. By prioritising both mental and physical wellbeing, we can all lead a healthier life. Taking care of our physical health isn't just about fitness; it's about nurturing our mental wellbeing too. Here are some tips to help improve both our physical and mental wellbeing; Good physical health can reduce stress, improve mood, and boost overall mental health. Regular exercise releases endorphins, the body's natural mood lifters. Staying active not only strengthens the body but also sharpens the mind. Activities like walking, running or hitting the gym can help fight stress, anxiety and depression. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health which helps to support brain health, helping us think clearer and feel better emotionally. Regular health screenings can prevent issues before they start, keeping us healthy both inside and out. This Men's Health Week, let's commit to a holistic approach to our health. Remember, a healthy body helps to foster a healthy mind! #MensHealthWeek #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #HolisticWellness

We are offering those within our local communities the opportunity to upskill in Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). This online course is accredited by Mental Health First Aid England and delivered by our MHFA England Instructor over 2 full days (11th and 12th July 2024). This course gives attendees the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of mental health, building confidence in being able to identify signs and symptoms attributed to poor mental health and how through your support and information will ensure that those are encouraged, empowered and signposted to the right support services. This course is open to those over the age of 18 and is a great opportunity to become a Mental Health First Aider, become part of a wider network and to help support those within our local communities. For more information please click here: https://lnkd.in/eXzZmAqX