Listening Lounge Bolton

The Bolton Listening Lounge is available from 3pm to 8pm every day to chat about services, support & choices to lift your mood over the holiday season & beyond.

[Happiful Magazine @happifulhq]

We’re told getting things off our chest will make us feel better in the long run, but what should we do if we initially feel worse?

https://t.co/96zkdIjUz1

[Blurt It Out @BlurtAlerts]

Relationships & Depression: How to Support Each Other https://t.co/ZMP05yAXaT

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

How you are feeling doesn't fit into a box of just "happy" and "sad." There are many emotions along the mental health spectrum and you're allowed to feel them all.
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Image via BeVocal.SpeakUp on IG

[Samaritans @samaritans]

We know it isn't easy to be happy all of the time and that's OK. Sometimes, simply thinking of the things that bring some hope and happiness during a difficult time, can help us cope. That's why we love this reminder from @emilycoxhead 💚😊 #InternationalDayOfHappiness

[Age UK Bolton @ageukbolton]

If you are looking to get one of your COVID vaccinations this week, here is the list of where you can go right here in Bolton.

#COVID19 #CovidVaccination #Vaccination #Bolton

[Anxiety UK @AnxietyUK]

As we come to the end of #brainawareness week and we'd like to use this opportunity to remind you how important it is to look after your brain & mental health just as much as it is your physical/body health.

[Bolton GP Federation @boltongpfed]

Do you have questions or uncertainty about your smear test?

Have you had a bad experience in the past?

Are you anxious or nervous about having your smear test?

Do you need some friendly reassurance?

Come along to our women's walk-in smear clinic on 2nd March and have a chat

[Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton @CABuryandBolton]

Struggling to pay your energy bills?

We're here to help. Contact us today to speak to an adviser from our energy advice team.

☎️ 0800 278 7804
🖥️ https://t.co/NlGqLMXxcR

[Age UK Bolton @ageukbolton]

A good turnout for #wellbeingwednesday at our Ageing Well Centre in Farnworth.

[Anxiety UK @AnxietyUK]

Congratulations, you've made it to Wednesday! 🏆
Now take a few minutes to focus on breathing by doing this great #soothing, compassionate breathing technique:

Inhale through your nose for 4 secs
Hold for 4 secs
Exhale through your mouth for 8 secs

Repeat 6 times.

[Samaritans @samaritans]

This is your Sunday reminder to take a break and have some YOU time 💚

🛁 Take a long, warm bath
📝 Create a Gratitude List
📵 Unplug for a day
💃 Dance it out
📦 De-clutter

Find more quick ways to show yourself a little love here 👇 #SelfCareSunday
https://t.co/5sKm1OA2gm

[Grassroots Suicide Prevention @GrassrootsSP]

Suicide is personal and complex.

Our interactive film, Real Talk about Suicide, presents one possible scenario. We hope it shows a useful, basic approach for helping someone have an open conversation about suicide and connecting to further support.❤️

👉 https://t.co/ZBbVH5Jvb0

[Mind, Body & Sole @MindBodySoleUK]

Some stranger somewhere remembers you because you were kind to them. You have no idea the impact you have on a person. 💜

[Grassroots Suicide Prevention @GrassrootsSP]

We all have the ability to help make a difference to someone struggling with their mental health.

Simple things like listening, keeping in touch, offering support and accepting them for who they are can go a long way.

In what ways have you helped support someone? ❤️

[Anxiety UK @AnxietyUK]

YAY - it's the last day of January & we 💚 this tip from our Approved Therapist on managing #anxiety.

Here's our first tip on managing #anxious thoughts.

1. CHALLENGE anxious thoughts by asking yourself:
Is it true?
Where’s the proof?
What are the chances?

[Samaritans @samaritans]

"By just writing down how we are thinking and feeling, we can begin to prioritise our problems, set them aside during the day, and even monitor how our mood and mental health change over time." 📖 https://t.co/joc2KBcWIA

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

💚 Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation, taking place on 3 February 2022. Will you join us and @seemescotland in opening up about mental health? https://t.co/sVVrKVgbrq #TimeToTalk

[Public Health Bolton @PH_Bolton]

Here's a round up of all the COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Bolton until Sunday 6th February.

[Grassroots Suicide Prevention @GrassrootsSP]

44% of parents experiencing mental health difficulties haven't asked for help - reasons include not wanting to make a fuss, and feeling ashamed (@stem4org)

Today, be there for a parent friend. Ask how they are actually doing. Help end the stigma.❤️

#ParentMentalHealthDay