Category: Self Harm

"It gets better, cliche but its true"

18/5/2018

Trigger warning: Mental health discussions generally can be triggering, but today we're talking about Self-Harm. If this is a triggering topic for you, we recommend skipping this blog post.

Today we're in discussion with Betty, 21 years old, about her experiences with self-harm. Betty has a dog called Billy and a cat called Bruce, and she spends most of her time walking dogs and grooming them too.

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Mental Health Awareness Week

14/5/2018

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This week it's Mental Health Awareness Week and we're going to be discussing a different Mental Health topic each day. Take a look below for the schedule:

Monday - Young People and Mental Health
As a charity for young adult's mental health this is particularly close to our hearts. Take a look at our Twitter feed for lots of stats and resources.
Tuesday - Stress
This is the main theme for the Mental Health Foundation's awareness week. We'll be joining in and discussing the effect stress can have on your mental health and what you can do to combat it.
Wednesday - Depression
This is one of the most common mental health issues that affects young people. We'll be sharing personal stories of depression and some top tips on battling it.
Thursday - Self-Harm
Self-Harm is especially common with young adults and we're going to be joining in the discussion. We'll be sharing some top tips to avoid self-harm and sharing helpful resources too.
Friday - Eating Disorders
A particularly common mental health issue for young people are Eating Disorders. We'll be discussing different types of eating disorders and offering advice and resources.
Saturday - Suicide
This is one of the remaining taboos surrounding mental health. We're going to be sharing personal experiences and discussing just why it remains so hard to talk about.
Sunday - Anxiety
Again, this is a hugely common mental health issue. We'll be chatting about the many kinds of anxiety and the different effects it can have. We'll also be discussing ways to handle anxiety.

Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date! We'd love as much involvement as possible, so do get in touch, like, comment and share all you can.

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