What can we do to make a difference?
As the annual World Mental health day is soon approaching, I thought that this would be the best time to give you some ideas on what you could be doing to get involved.
Each year on the 10th of October, people across the globe join together to educate, raise awareness and advocate against social stigma surrounding mental health. Charities such as MIND, Youndminds and Time to change all take part in different ways to contribute to World mental health day.
This year YoundMinds have started the campaign #HelloYellow -
By wearing yellow this mental health day we want to show young people that they're not alone when it comes to their mental health.
Mental Health Facts and Statistics;
. Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year.
. 1 in 5 people young adults have a diagnosable mental health disorder.
. Half of all mental health problems manifest by the age of 14 with 75% by the age 24.
. Suicide is the most common cause of death for boys aged 5-19, and the second most common for girls of this age.
. 1 in 12 young people self-harm at some point in their lives, though there is evidence this is a lot higher.
We need more funding to offer more support!
. 3 in 4 children who have a diagnosable mental health condition do not get access to the support that they need.
. The average maximum waiting time for the first appointment with CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health service) is 6 months, and nearly 10 months until the start of treatment.
. Just 0.7% of the NHS budget is spent on children's mental health and only 16% of this is spent on early intervention.
. 9 out of 10 people with a mental health condition experience stigma and discrimination.
World Mental Health Day
This years theme for world mental health day is workplace wellbeing.
Here's a few tips on how to keep yourself well at work;
. Create boundaries between work and home
. Start a todo list to help you become more organised and focused
. Finish work on time as much as possible
. If you can, listen to music - this helps calms you so you can refocus
. Ask for help - If you work load is spiralling out of control take time to discuss it with your supervisor or manager.
How can you get involved in World Mental Health Day?
Nobody should face a mental health problem alone. However due to government funding cuts services across the country are experiencing a national crisis. Services need our help so they can be there for patients who are suffering alone.
There is so many ways you can make a difference, and I'm going to list some of the most common ideas!
Take on an active challenge! - Run, trek, skydive, cycle, or swim are all great ideas on raising money!
Do your own fundraising! From bake sales to bungee jumps there are endless ways to raise funds for mental health charities.
Fundraise at school - There are loads of ways to fundraise at school; Here are are few ideas to get you started
Cake Sale
None school uniform
Karaoke
raffels - Hamper?
Giving in memory - Raising funds in memory of a loved one is a very special way to remember them. It can mean so much at a time of sadness and provide a tribute that lasts for years to come.
Thank you for reading and I hope this post has gave you some ideas on how you could contribute to
World mental health day!
Side note - For WMHD I am taking 5 bloggers to do a guest post on a topic of their choice on my blog, they will be uploaded from the Monday the 9th of October to Friday the 14th of October.
If you are interested please contact me via twitter or Instagram - @Leahalderr
Anyway I hope you enjoyed this post and I hope your all well,
Lots of love,
leah x
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