Yesterday we supported #WorldMentalHealthDay by wearing yellow to show young people that they matter and that they deserve the support they need, when they need it, no matter what. 🍌💛 ⭐️ 🌞🌻🐥💡🦒

#HelloYellow YoungMinds

#WorldMentalHealthDay is coming up on 10 October. It's a day to talk about mental health - because the more we talk about it, the more we show that it matters.

Here are some tips about how to talk to someone about their mental health. 🗣️

Get involved: bit.ly/45ZdUIp

#FeedbackFriday from parents/carers, children and young people 🌈✨⁠
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The voice and opinions of everyone we work with is really important to our service. Feedback allows us to celebrate the successes and hard work but also allows us to continue to develop and improve.

Many people in Black history and culture were pioneers in their field, blazing a trail for others to follow.

Download our free Celebrating Diversity art activities to help children and young people feel empowered and tap into their own sense of agency this #BlackHistoryMonth . 👇

⭐️ 5-4-3-2-1 ⭐️

Being in the present moment and engaging in a grounding exercise can help calm your nervous system and take your mind off of our stresses and worries.

Give it a go today and see how you feel 👇

This week we have been focusing our page on #WellbeingToolkits to help manage big or difficult emotions 📦 🧠

Our post today includes some amazing wellbeing toolkits that have been created by children and young people in Dorset! 💛⭐️

Admitting to yourself that you're struggling does not mean you're weak. It's a massive step in the right direction. Life can be hard. We will all struggle from time to time - and that's okay.

#AffirmationCards are kind, thoughtful statements written in first person that encourage positive thinking, confidence and help us believe in ourselves.
 
Download yours for free today 👉 bit.ly/48lwDjb

#WorldGratitudeDay

A good way to begin practicing gratitude is to record positive thoughts you're grateful for in a journal or by making a gratitude jar or box.

Whenever you want to remember all the good times, you can look at the jar and see all the amazing things 🤩

Today is #YouthMentalHealthDay 🦸‍♂️

The day aims to get young people, and those who influence and support young people, talking about mental health and how we can improve mental health.

Each year there is a theme for Youth Mental Health Day and for 2023 the theme is #BeBrave 👇

Happy Friday! We have an end of the week check in that is a lovely reflective exercise thinking about the positive things that have happened in your week. It is a nice way to end the week and start the weekend. 
 
Use the following prompts and write down or think about 👇

You may have heard the saying ‘You can’t pour from an empty cup.’ What does this mean? 🫗🥛

If we focus on what we can we do to fill up our cup and support our own wellbeing, we can feel our best. 

Here are a few ideas you can do every day to keep your cup full 👇

What is #SleepHygiene ?

It refers to different habits that are important for a good night’s sleep.

In our post we have included 5 things that could help you get a great snooze 👇