This week is Mental Health Awareness Week.
Every Mind Matters has launched a campaign that encourages and helps us to ‘find your little big thing’ hero-ing the little things we can do, which can make a big difference to our mental health. Making time for your mental wellbeing is important – and embedding these little things as part of your routine can help you feel better and more in control.
These little things can include:
- Getting physically active – like taking a walk
- Managing your thoughts and feelings with the help of CBT
- Talking to someone you trust
- Getting the most from your sleep – like avoiding screen-time an hour before bed or getting out of bed and doing something simple until you feel tired again
- Getting closer to nature
Little things like (a daily walk / a regular chat) can make a big difference to your mental health.
Every Mind Matters website has lots of NHS-approved tips and advice to help you ‘find your little big thing’.