I'm going to FEEL BETTER ABOUT MYSELF

Certain situations in our daily lives are difficult to deal with. Events such as:

• Divorce
• Losing a job
• Bereavement
• Money problems

All can affect our wellbeing and lead to health problems, such as anxiety or depression. 

Did You Know?

One in four people in the UK have a mental health problem at some point. 

This can affect daily lives, relationships and physical health, so it's important that we all take care of our mental health.

Hints and Tips to stay emotionally healthy:

• Learn to manage your time better - prioritise and...
•  ...Know your limits- learn how to say no, without upsetting or offending people.
• Adopt a healthy lifestyle- eat well, get enough sleep, rest & relax, and exercise regularly - being active can really improve your mood.
• Recognise what causes you stress- and whether you can do something about it.
• Accept what you can't change- concentrate on the things you can.
• Find time to meet friends- they can give you a different outlook on situations.
• Try to see things differently- develop more positive ways of thinking about things.
• Avoid alcohol, nicotine and too much caffeine- they might feel like a quick fix, but in the long-term they can add to the problem.
• Seek help if you need it - mental health problems can be treated in different way. Your GP can refer you onto mental health services.

MAKE A PLEDGE:

Making the following pledges will enable you to make small steps to Feeling Better About Yourself:

• Spend more time with people who make me happy
• Volunteer in my community
• Make time each day just for me
• Seek help to feel good

By making a personal pledge that you feel is manageable and realistic you will be on your way to becoming more healthy. You don't have to use the above list to make a pledge - you can MAKE YOUR OWN!

It's Easy - Click to make your pledge today!The following FREE local health services can help you achieve your goal.

Healthy Change is a new, innovative referral and support service for adults living in Nottingham who are at risk of developing heart disease. If you smoke, are overweight, physically inactive and/or have a poor diet, Healthy Change could help you to adopt a healthier lifestyle with:

• Telephone access to trained staff who will assess your needs and ensure that you have easy access to the right support services, which could include the Physical Activity on Referral Service, Slimming World on Referral, Cook and Eat sessions, Cycling for Health and Best Foot Forward.
• On-going individual motivational support and coaching.

Call 0345 604 7352 to find out more.  Available 8am-8pm Monday - Friday

Health in Mind
An NHS service for people in Nottingham City experiencing emotional difficulties such as depression and anxiety.  The service offers a broad range of support including self-help resources and psychological therapies.  Click here to find out more. 

Advice Services - worrying about financies, debt or benefits can often affect how anxious or worried you feel.

NCVS (Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service)
NCVS supports local voluntary and community organisations.  Established in 1875, they work with diverse communities to make a positive difference to people's lives.