As the ‘rules’ of the lockdown change and become more uncertain they may potentially cause us greater anxiety.
Now is the time, more than ever that we need to be looking after our mental health and wellbeing.
DSAuk are aware that some of our members may have been or are affected by the pandemic and have written a series of articles covering various aspects within mental health and wellbeing. The articles can be downloaded by clicking on the relevant link
In many ways, mental health is just like physical health: everybody has it and we need to take care of it. Mental health problems affect around one in four people in any given year (1)
Good mental health means being generally able to think, feel and react in the ways that you need and want to live your life. But if you go through a period of poor mental health you might find the ways you’re frequently thinking, feeling, or reacting become difficult, or even impossible, to cope with. This can feel just as bad as a physical illness, or even worse. (1)
(1) www.mind.org.uk
Part 1 – Routine and Daily Balance
The “Routine and Daily Balance” article can be downloaded HERE