Self Care Week 17th-23rd November
National Self-Care Week is the UK-wide annual awareness week that focuses on raising awareness on self-care. The overarching theme is “Mind and Body” and the aim is to raise awareness and remind people of the importance of self-care in maintaining a healthier life.
Self-care is about supporting people to be active in looking after their own health and wellbeing.
Self-care can include anything you may find helpful to staying well and physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy. Studies suggest regular and daily self-care can build your strength and resilience, improve focus, and strengthen relationships; it can support you in caring for yourself and others, and can provides a positive and happier outlook on daily activities.
National Mind has a wide range of free wellbeing and self care resources on how to look after your mental health, which can be found at www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/
They also have a useful free online webinar called Conversations in the Community which builds your confidence in having everyday conversations about mental health and wellbeing. www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helping-someone-else/conversations-in-the-community/.
You can also speak to one of our advice workers in our Mental Health Advice Service by calling 01273 666950 to find out more about self care strategies and resources available to you or if you would like help in completing a personalised Wellness Action Plan. Contact us on 01273 666950 or email us on info@mindcharity.co.uk
For self-help care advice on a wider range of health issues, the NHS have an online quiz to help you identify what you are doing all ready to look after yourself and how you can build on this. It covers exercise, food, alcohol, smoking and sleep. The quiz will provide personalised recommendations including signposting to proven NHS apps, expert advice, and supportive resources. For more information please go to: Healthy Choices Quiz - NHS.
Brighton and Hove Council have resources and information on their website of local organisations who provide support on looking after your health and wellbeing. Go to www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/support-improve-your-health. You can also find about about other mental health and wellbeing services in Brighton and Hove and East at www.uok.org.uk and in West Sussex go to www.pathfinderwestsussex.org.uk.
