Mental Health Awareness Week: ‘Check in’ on your feelings
SUPPORT: The new mental health web page
People are being urged to ‘check in’ with their feelings in a campaign to raise awareness about the support available for mental health.
With Mental Health Awareness Week beginning today, Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has developed a new web page which aims to help people better understand the kind of feelings they’re experiencing.
It also details the numerous avenues of support available to those who need it, including contacting a GP or using one of the self-referral options offered locally.
The ‘check in’ element of the web page uses a simple traffic light system:
Green indicates an opportunity for people to make changes themselves to improve their mental health over time.
Amber signifies a need for improvement and additional support, and points to the services available that can help with different mental health concerns.
Red specifies feelings that may be a sign of a mental health crisis. These include, but are not limited to, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and panic attacks.
'CHALLENGE’: Michele Moran
The trust recommends that, if you are feeling this way, you should reach out to crisis support or, if you or someone else is in an emergency, call 999 as soon as possible.
The page also outlines services that can support people experiencing a decline in their mental health as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. This includes options related to debt, loneliness and homelessness.
Michele Moran, Chief Executive at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, said: “The last year or so has been a challenge for everyone, and you are not alone if you are experiencing a decline in your mental health at this time.
“We are hoping this year’s campaign will help you to not only understand your mental health a little better, but also show what options are available to you in your local area, if you are ready to seek additional support.
“We are proud to support our Hull and East Riding communities, and we hope you join us in checking in with your mental health and breaking the stigma associated with seeking help when you need it.”
During Mental Health Awareness Week, the trust will be sharing useful tips and resources on social media to help promote avenues for support and also help people manage their mental health as part of their daily routines. You can follow them on Facebook and Twitter via @HumberNHSFT.
You can visit the new ‘check in’ web page here.