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World Mental Health Day – Teah Stapleton

11 October 2022

The theme of 2022’s World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is “Make mental health and well-being for all a global priority”.

Better Health-Every Mind Matters is a campaign and digital resource designed to empower people to look after their mental well-being and support others. It focuses on promoting mental well-being and addressing the four most commonly reported mental health concerns: anxiety, low mood, stress and trouble sleeping.

The Campaign offers a range of evidence-based self-care actions and free resources designed to help people care for their mental health. The NHS offer an NHS-approved Mind Plan where you answer five short questions, creating a personalised mental health action plan that provides tips to help deal with stress and anxiety, boost your mood, sleep better and feel more in control. A four-week email support programme is available to encourage people to look after their mental well-being as part of their everyday routine.

Better Health-Every Mind Matters is launching a new campaign that encourages and helps us to be kind to our minds. The small things we can do can make a big difference to our mental well-being. Making time for mental well-being and self-care is essential – embedding these small things in your routine can help you feel better and more in control. These small actions can include Taking time to do mindful breathing by breathing in and out slowly, Reviewing your to-do list and breaking down your biggest tasks into smaller, easier-to-manage chunks, Taking a walk and Seeing or getting in contact with a friend or loved one.

Mental health in men:

Three times as many men as women die by suicide.
Men aged 40 to 49 have the highest suicide rates in the UK.
Men report lower levels of life satisfaction than women, according to the Government’s national well-being survey.
Men are less likely to access psychological therapies than women: only 36% of referrals to NHS talking therapies are for men.
Men are far more likely than women to go missing, sleep rough, become dependent on alcohol, and use drugs frequently.
In 2017, nearly 6000 suicides were recorded in Great Britain. Of these, 75% were men. Suicide is the most significant cause of death for men under 50.

NHS Mental Wellbeing – 5 steps to mental well-being:

Connect with other people;
be physically active;
learn new skills;
give to others;
pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness).

Ten stress busters:

Be active.
Take control.
Connect with people.
Have some me time.
Challenge yourself.
Avoid unhealthy habits.
Help other people.
Work smarter, not harder.
Try to be positive.
Accept the things you can’t change.

Mental health definition – Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.

Mental Wellbeing – Being mentally well means that your mind is in order and functioning in your best interest. You can think, feel and act in ways that positively impact your physical and social well-being.

Website

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/

Mind Plan

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/your-mind-plan-quiz/