We're super proud to launch our #RacismAndMentalHealth series with a beautiful and reflective poem by Nikita Chadha 🌻
Entitled 'Where Are You From?', Nikita explores a question many of us have been asked us before.
Read the full poem here - https://t.co/QaN3JH7Ot3
#poem
On this #WorldMentalHeathDay we hope you have the opportunity + safe space to check in with yourselves & your loved ones. Here's a resource doc we put together earlier this year for anyone in need- do share other orgs/materials that should be included!🙌🏾♥️
https://t.co/9PHL1dBw7R
Today is World Mental Health Day. Working for a mental health charity it is important to understand what is needed incommunities.
To help with wellbeing and awareness to help people feel supported and hopeful
What is the one thing you do for your mental health?
#WMHD2020
On #WorldMentalHealthDay & everyday please remember no-one should suffer in silence:
- Your feelings are valid
- It’s ok to talk
- It takes strength to open up
- Check in with yourself
- Check on your friends
- Ask for help
- You are not alone
- Healing is always possible
Season 2 @sikhforgiveness podcasts has begun.
A big thank you to @ArunKapur333 for sharing his experiences with toxic masculinity, peer pressure and bullying.
Listen to the full podcast and subscribe https://t.co/DrQhlHvl9C
Mental Health Ki Huna Hai? What is Mental Health? is a book explaining and exploring common mental health issues.
We are looking for donations to help us get this book out into Punjabi & Sikh communities.
Please RT, Share on other platforms and Donate👇
https://t.co/P1TiUiy0hI
When we hear the words Mental Health, automatically there is an association attached to it. Within South Asian communities the way we feel emotionally and mentally is harder to be discussed openly (1/2)
#mentalhealth reminders:
- Your feelings are valid
- Talk about it
- Limit internet / news time
- Rest & reflect
- Focus on what might go right
- Get enough sleep
- Stay active
- Eat healthy & hydrate
- Practice gratitude
- Spread kindness
#TuesdayThoughts#TuesdayMotivation
Studies show that feel-good hormones like dopamine are released when we see bright colours including red, yellow & pink – the more colour we can see in our daily lives, the better for our mood.
Some colours spotted on today’s walk 🌷🌼🌿
We're super excited to introduce our new initiative in collaboration with the amazing folks @_taraki__ 🌻
The series is called 'Pass the Ball + Talk'.
This initiative is designed to encourage reflection in those who identify as men💛
DM or email us if you want to get involved!
"You can’t force someone to seek help, but you can make sure they know that you’re there for them, and will support them if they do."
Here's how you can talk to someone about seeking additional support. https://t.co/OcLVQLuN31
In moments of panic or stress, it can be difficult to stop your head from burning or your heart from racing. By closing your eyes and focusing on your breathing, it is one way to feel comforted that those uncomfortable reactions will end 🌻
In our latest podcast, we spoke to Kaya Kannan who is a #disability stigma activist🌸
Kaya spoke about the stigma she's experienced due to her physical disability.
She also explored disability stigma in South Asian communities & society.
Listen here - https://t.co/uOhyDiHY6J