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Itβs #WorldSleepDay π΄
Not getting a good sleep can affect your mental wellbeing. Here are some easy changes you can make for more restful sleep.
If tiredness is affecting your daily life, you could benefit from further support.
More info β‘οΈ nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/meβ¦
ALT Text reads: Keep regular sleep hours
Making a habit of getting up at roughly the same time can help teach your body to sleep better.
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ALT Text reads: Confront sleeplessness
Don't try to force sleep. Do something relaxing for a bit, and return to bed when you feel sleepier.
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ALT Text reads: Move more. Sleep better.
Being active can help you sleep better but avoid vigorous activity near bedtime as this may affect your sleep.
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ALT Text reads: Put down the pick-me-ups
Avoiding alcohol, caffeine and too much screen time before bed can help nurture a deeper sleep.
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A series of evidence reviews produced by @NASPTweets working with @NaturalEngland and @NHSEngland suggest that nature is a powerful tool that can be harnessed by social prescribers to improve peopleβs health and wellbeing π²Read the evidence here: socialprescribingacademy.orgβ¦
January can be a challenging month; prioritising self-care can go a long way. If you're experiencing a seasonal shift in your mood, it may be worth speaking to a GP. #SocialPrescribing is a way of connecting people to activities/info to address unmet health & #wellbeing needs.
"They said there was growing evidence indicating the physical and mental health benefits of connecting with nature, including reduced stress, fatigue, anxiety and depression."
Read the full article ‡οΈ
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-deβ¦#nature#socialprescribing#wellbeing
I can't put into words quite how hard this has been to write - it has literally taken days as my concentration levels are so bad - but it's something I really wanted to share... so yeah, here's how I'm currently feeling... charliesmind.com/2022/12/17/β¦
The π¬π§πΊπ² ICGRx team are delighted to confirm support from industry partners to remove harmful substances present in commercial products. We must not play with nature's limited resources. Today the ICGRx community stands together to support #ClimateAction#naturelover#nhslive#o
Tomorrow many nurses will be on strike for the first time in their lives
We've been left with no other choice
If you will be supporting striking NHS workers please reply with a π
#FairPayforNursing
Tomorrow we begin strike action β will you support us?
Wherever you are, tell us why you're backing the strike using #RCNStrike and make sure nursing staff know you stand with them.
#FairPayForNursing
Child maltreatment - incl. physical, sexual and psychological/emotional violence and neglect by parents, caregivers and other authority figures - is widespread, but often hidden bit.ly/3j1O82N#EndViolence
It can be a stressful time of year for many people. If that sounds like you, then here's some advice from the American Psychological Association on 5 things we can do to help ourselves #stressmanagement#psychology#Sketchnote
Physical inactivity raises the risk of noncommunicable diseases, e.g. heart disease, cancer, diabetes.
They kill nearly 41 million people each year.
Sports can help fight these diseases & greatly improve mental health.
Letβs do #Sports4Health & #BeatNCDs! bit.ly/3yf5IVM