What does addiction mean to you? Reframe your thinking, challenge your prejudices. Stigma Kills. stigmakills.org.uk

When it comes to children and alcohol, the law is 18 for a reason Drinking can damage chdilrens developing brains and bodies and harm their mental health and performance at school Find out what every parent needs to know Whatstheharm.co.uk

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Addiction is an illness. Everyone's story is different, but they all deserve to be heard. Before you judge, remember, Stigma Kills. stigmakills.org.uk

The most common types of childhood cancer are leukaemia, brain and lymphomas. Almost 50% of new cases diagnosed each year are in children aged 0-4 years. It’s important to know what symptoms to look out for. Read more: bit.ly/3bVTLfS #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth

We all need good quality sleep but more than 1 in 5 Brits say they regularly sleep poorly. The Sleep Charity can help you understand more about sleep and how to nip sleep issues in the bud before they become major problems 👇 bit.ly/3qzXuXv #Sleeptember #knowyoursleep

It can be difficult to spot blood cancer as symptoms are very vague and vary depending on the type of cancer you have This video from Blood Cancer UK tells us more youtu.be/wWJVsr3jwmo #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth

Sexual health is an important part of your mental and physical wellbeing. Good sexual health can help you build strong, positive and equal relationships If you are worried about any aspect of sex or your own sexual health visit: gateshead.gov.uk/Sexualhealth to find help and support

Are You Feeling It? 🧠❤️ With mental health being spoken about more and more, it’s important to shine a light on the links it has to sexual health, from contracting STIs, to body image and social media Find out more: brook.org.uk/shw

Anyone can get blood cancer but myeloma is three times as common in Black people, with some of the symptoms looking different on different skin tones. Find out more from Blood Cancer UK bit.ly/3JNQ6N

When it comes to sex, do you worry more about catching an STI, or catching feelings? That's why for #SHW24 BrookCharity is asking Are You Feeling It? brook.org.uk/shw

Growing up and becoming a young adult is hard enough, without dealing with a cancer diagnosis on top. Young Lives vs Cancer answer your questions on everything from treatment and side effects to friendships and emotional wellbeing bit.ly/3YCH4MV #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth

Using condoms is one way to practice safer sex, but if the brain is the body’s biggest erogenous zone, how do we protect it? Find information and support this #SHW24 at BrookCharity brook.org.uk/shw

Sleep is a basic human requirement. If you’re not getting enough but can’t pinpoint why, use the sleep diary from The Sleep Charity. You could find it’s as simple as tweaking your bedtime routine to help you drift off into a peaceful slumber bit.ly/3DPsAgS #Sleeptember

A diagnosis of cancer can play havoc with your mental health and emotions. But Blood Cancer UK can help you through it, as well as people who have been in the same situation kindly sharing their tips and coping strategies bit.ly/4cfNu7N #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth

Pregnant? Get your free flu vaccine anytime during your pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It's safe and protects you and your baby from serious illness. Talk to your midwife about recommended vaccines during pregnancy Find out more at: nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep… #BeWiseImmunise

Will you make a quit attempt this #Stoptober? Quitting can be tough but Smokefree Gateshead is here to help and support you when you're ready, no matter the day or month. Get in touch for more informaiton. gateshead.gov.uk/SmokefreeGates…

Lack of sleep can cause long term damage to the mental and physical development of children. To understand more about the importance of sleep download the free ebook from The Sleep Charity thesleepcharity.org.uk/information-su… #Sleeptember

Your chances of quitting smoking increase with the right support. Smokefree Gateshead is here to help you throughout your quit journey. Contact the team this #Stoptober and we will help you find the right support for you. gateshead.gov.uk/SmokefreeGates…

Childhood cancer symptoms are often the same as many childhood illnesses, but most parents have a gut instinct when something isn’t right You know your child best, if you are concerned visit your GP urgently! Read more bit.ly/3bVTLfS Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group