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Building mental wellbeing together in #Dorset

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[Mind @MindCharity]

More than 2 in 5 men (43%) say they regularly feel worried or low, an increase from 37% in 2009.

To all the men struggling with their mental health, we're here for you this #MensHealthWeek (and every other week) 💙

Thanks to @worrywellbeing for the brilliant illustration.

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

There is a stigma around mental illness as a whole, but especially when it comes to men.
These things do not make you any less of a man at ALL.
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧.💙

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

You’ve got it, no matter how you feel this morning, whether you’re ready to smash the week or you feel like you need another day in bed, you can handle it.💪💙

Here’s a couple of reminders to take into the week with you. 🌈 

#lightonMH #mentalwellbeing #Dorset

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

Happy hump day! Halfway through the week and the sun is SHINING.🌞🌈

There is no problem that can't be shared and resolved. No matter how big it feels right now, it will get better and it's ok to talk about it.🧡

Make it your goal to check in with someone today.🙌

#lightonMH

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

Only when we can step away from the outdated expectations of men can we truly start to heal the world.

➡️ Reminder of emergency numbers - ask for help if you need it. If you can't keep yourself safe, it's an emergency.

Thank you for being here, hope you have a great day.💙

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

Morning reminders to take into the new week with you.💭⏬

💡 Feelings, hard times, bad days come and go, you won't feel like this forever. 
💡 Always be kind to yourself. Ask yourself what your body needs and show it some love.

Sending you lots of love if you need it today.💙

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

Just because you can't see someone's mental health, it doesn't mean they aren't struggling...

𝗕𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗯𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂.🌈

YOU matter.🙌

How are you taking care of yourself this Saturday?👣 👣

#lightonMH #mandowntalkup

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

To all of you who have ever felt this way... Please remember how strong you are.

Your life can always take a different path and direction.👣➡️

SHARE this with someone you might think needs to hear this.🤝

Mens #MentalHealth - YOU matter.💙🧡

📞 Samaritans: 116 123 - 24/7 FREE

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

There are things you can control when you feel out of control...

💡 The way you talk to yourself
💡 Your boundaries
💡 Your media intake (stop scrolling)
💡 Asking for help
💡 Choosing healthy tools

You are more than a bad day, or week, or month, or even a year. You’re human.🧡

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

#WellnessWednesday

Physical activity such as walking in nature can have a positive impact on our mental health. It puts us in a better mood, reduces stress and increases our energy levels. Just simply getting outside could make your day shine that little bit brighter.🌳🌈

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

𝐀 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞.

If anyone you know is showing any of these signs, please check up on them. Suicide can be prevented with the right help and support.

Our men don't need shaming, they need healing.🧡💙

#lightonMH

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

Please share to help spread awareness.🧡

𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐲.

If you are suffering from suicidal thoughts, just know that you do not have to do this alone. You can get support & you can get through this!

📞 Samaritans: 116 123 

#lightonMH #mandowntalkup

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

Incase you needed to hear it today.💙

#lightonMH #mandowntalkup #mentalwellbeing #Dorset #BeyondBanter

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

The sun is shining, the vibes are sweet!🌞🌈

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫:

The world won’t fall apart if you switch off. No message, dm or email is more important than your headspace, energy or mental health. 💙

Small steps, deep breaths. 

#lightonMH #mentalwellbeing

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

Put your phone on aeroplane mode. Say nice things to yourself, talk to your friends. Really talk, tell them how you feel. Get outside. Look up, look down, take it all in. Say nice things to yourself and remember that nothing is so big that i can't be fixed.💙

#TalkMoreTuesdays

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

The silence around men's mental health is dangerous. The stigma that men don't suffer with these things needs to end. And when they do, we need to stop making them feel "unmanly" and telling them to "man up". 

🧡 Share this post for all the men out there.

#mandowntalkup

[LightonMH @LightonMh]

Hands up who's feeling stressed at the minute? We've had so many conversations with people recently who all feel a similar way and it's comforting to know you're not alone so here's a couple of tips that might help!💙

Deep breaths, small steps.👣

#lightonMH

[Dorset Mind @DorsetMind]

HUGE THANKS to @SteveHarrisDJ @BBCRadioSolent for having the @LightonMh Founders and our @CEODorsetMind on both shows at breakfast this morning 🙏

Light On aims to challenge stigma & get men talking about their #mentalhealth without fear of being judged

https://t.co/jWR3siYQnl

[Dr Andy Mayers💡 @DrAndyMayers]

We need to know more about how to support men's #mentalhealth. Please take part in this @bournemouthuni @HealthyDorset @stann2 study https://t.co/A0eSgFjR9P
@DorsetMind @LightonMh @Bournemouth_Psy @SUBUBournemouth @MovemberUK @JimAndrews_BU @DorsetCCG @Sidwick4Dorset @PCCDorset

[@AFCBDad 💬🍒Simon Kay MHFAider💡 @AFCBDad]

Just getting some KMs in for the last push for #TheJune500 raising funds for local #mentalhealth services via @DorsetMind @LightonMh. Thanks all. See some of you on the @CherriesTalking zoom call tomorrow at 8pm. Totals in a bit. UTCIAD #afcb #talkingcherries #tacklethesilence 🍒