Mental Health Week 2019
Posted by Emma Buckley | 11th Jul 2019
We all need someone to talk to, someone who listens and someone who understands.
Positive mental health contributes to your overall well-being.
Last month there was an important date in the health calendar – Mental Health Day 2019. For many, it probably meant nothing but for others, it was a day to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilise efforts in support of mental health throughout Ireland.
Your mental health is an important part of your overall wellbeing and how you function in your life as a whole.
It is normal and natural to feel down at times. Problems you may encounter might range from general everyday worries or low periods in your life, to more serious long-term conditions. One in four of us will experience a mental health difficulty in our lifetime. Everyone is different and how we respond to mental health difficulties can vary from person to person.
A message on mental health from our friend, Brent Pope…
‘be the colour in someone else’s rainbow…”
What the experts from SHINE say…
Your recovery from a mental health illness is unique to you, what works for one person may not work as well for another.
Shine’s tips to help with the recovery process:
- Try to structure your day.
- Be kind to yourself.
- Remember that mental health problems are normal, and nothing to be ashamed of.
- Find someone to talk to.
- Find out about local support groups.
- Try to eat well and drink less alcohol.
- Rest when you need to.
- Embrace your individuality.
People can and do recover!
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Some expert tips from the team at GourmetFuel
Sleep! Most of us need to sleep well to help our bodies recover from the day and to allow healing to take place.
Talk to someone!
Exercise – but outside exercise, go out to the beautiful nature.
Eat foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids like fish, walnuts and green leafy vegetables.
Almost half of Irish people have never talked to someone about their mental health so remember to be there for people, listen to them, show you care, give them a hug.
If you would like to speak with a health specialist, we’d love to help you.