On the Market Place in Abingdon today there were balloons, leaflets, and a well being tree to promote Mind‘s current initiative, Five Ways to Well being. The Mayor and Town Clerk were also there to show their support. The five ways are …
1. Connect with people around you
2. Be active (we did have a quick game of handball after this picture was taken).
3. Take notice. Be Curious.
4. Keep learning. Try something new.
5. Give. Do something nice for somebody. Thank somebody …
Today was also world mental health day, an annual chance to raise understanding, and reduce stigma around the 1 in 4 people who suffer some sort of mental health problem some time in life. For example Depression affects 10% of new mothers, and depression is treatable.