Suffering from depression is awful. People still say ‘pull up your socks’. You look down. You can’t. You’ve got NO socks on. Be someone’s sock. #beasock.
@SavetheWHEC Since 2013/2014, WHEC school leavers going into positive destinations have risen by 3%. Portobello High School, since being rebuilt in 2016, has fallen by 3%. Portobello has Edinburgh's highest school roll and one of the biggest in Scotland.
Many young people across the country will be taking exams on #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. Here are our team's top tips for managing and reducing stress during exam time:
So sad - another life lost - a tragedy. Please check on those you know are vulnerable.
In 2015, 75% of all suicides in the UK were men.
Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45.
Encourage the men in your life & family to talk about how they feel.
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Virginia Satir, a respected family therapist, “We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth.” #HugANewspersonDay
A beautifully shot tour of the delights on offer in Edinburgh, 1934. Bustling streets, restful parks and some familiar tourist sights are all to be found #BritainOnFilm
Carl's rugby teammates surprised him when he told them he had #depression.
Watch how it's not so hard to be in your mate's corner when he has a mental health problem #inyourcorner
"Even though these “harmless” comments may come from a good place, they can often invalidate the struggles of someone living with anxiety." https://t.co/S9q57YylfN
"We can ALL do something every day ... to connect with those around us ... so whether it's the man at the bus stop, the lady who lives upstairs or your dad or a colleague at work ... there is someone you can connect with right now" #MondayMotivaton
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