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Next week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. That's a good thing right? Or is it? What about the other 51 weeks of the year? I think we've all become more aware of issues around mental health in recent times and the taboo around this subject is slowly decreasing. (cont...)
Next week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. That's a good thing right? Or is it? What about the other 51 weeks of the year? I think we've all become more aware of issues around mental health in recent times and the taboo around this subject is slowly decreasing. (cont...)
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But there's still a lot to do. So we thought we'd share this blog (link below) from our friends at @Camerados_org -a movement for people with tough times looking out for each other. (Watch this space for more on them). Here's a couple of stand out comments:
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But there's still a lot to do. So we thought we'd share this blog (link below) from our friends at @Camerados_org -a movement for people with tough times looking out for each other. (Watch this space for more on them). Here's a couple of stand out comments:
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1 How do we talk about mental health without talking about “mental health”?
2 Some company from someone not in your face not trying to fix you but just accepts you acknowledges your tough time maybe asks you to help them- this is the support that is missing.
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1 How do we talk about mental health without talking about “mental health”?
2 Some company from someone not in your face not trying to fix you but just accepts you acknowledges your tough time maybe asks you to help them- this is the support that is missing.
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3. I’d love to see a Mental Health Strategy that says “Point 4.2.1 Create a budget line for custard creams”.
4. Mental health is a lifelong thing we all live with, full of exhausting ups/down. Most of us are just trying to avoid the mega downs where possible.
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3. I’d love to see a Mental Health Strategy that says “Point 4.2.1 Create a budget line for custard creams”.
4. Mental health is a lifelong thing we all live with, full of exhausting ups/down. Most of us are just trying to avoid the mega downs where possible.
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...It doesn't fit a neat 3 act structure. No magic wand is going to solve it forever.
5. My setbacks don’t define me, they don’t tell me it’s all GAME OVER.
6. Sometimes you still feel rough and are still in that hole.
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...It doesn't fit a neat 3 act structure. No magic wand is going to solve it forever.
5. My setbacks don’t define me, they don’t tell me it’s all GAME OVER.
6. Sometimes you still feel rough and are still in that hole.
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...Yet if we’re alongside each other at least we’re not alone in the hole. It’s a bit nicer, and there’s custard creams. Is that such a bad thing? Having fun, having a laugh with others, is never given the credit it deserves.
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...Yet if we’re alongside each other at least we’re not alone in the hole. It’s a bit nicer, and there’s custard creams. Is that such a bad thing? Having fun, having a laugh with others, is never given the credit it deserves.
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7. in Mental Health Awareness week EVERYBODY is included.
There's so much more in there. Why not take a few minutes & read the system challenging wisdom within this blog. And if you're not feeling great today, that's ok. Just don't be 'not ok' on your own.
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7. in Mental Health Awareness week EVERYBODY is included.
There's so much more in there. Why not take a few minutes & read the system challenging wisdom within this blog. And if you're not feeling great today, that's ok. Just don't be 'not ok' on your own.
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Who can you share a hole and a packet of custard creams with today?
(Dan)
https://www.camerados.org/why-we-dread-mental-health-awareness-week-every-year/
#community #Camerados #bemorehuman #itsoknottobeokay #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #OurPlace #Camelon #Tamfourhill @Camerados_org
Who can you share a hole and a packet of custard creams with today?
(Dan)
https://www.camerados.org/why-we-dread-mental-health-awareness-week-every-year/
#community #Camerados #bemorehuman #itsoknottobeokay #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #OurPlace #Camelon #Tamfourhill @Camerados_org
