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ALT Image with a purple background featuring text: "1. Take some time for yourself. Prioritise your own wellbeing by doing something that makes you feel good." A simple illustration of a paintbrush and canvas emphasizes creativity. The Mental Health Foundation logo is at the bottom left.
ALT Purple graphic with the text: "2. Check in with others around you. Sharing our worries with others helps us feel more connected and less alone." Below the text are two overlapping green speech bubbles outlined in a sketchy style. The logo of the Mental Health Foundation is in the bottom left corner.
ALT Purple and dark blue background graphic with the text: "3. Get informed about mental health. Check out our free tip sheets for information on managing stress, anxiety and more." Below, a pair of hands holds a green sheet with green papers flying out, with the Mental Health Foundation logo at the bottom left.
ALT Purple background with white text: "4. Challenge yourself! Could you walk 100 miles in a month? Grab your boots and sign up to our walking challenge!" Green line drawings of sneakers and the Mental Health Foundation logo appear at the bottom.
ALT What is anxiety? Anxiety is a type of fear. Anxiety symptoms can be described as ongoing feelings of dread about something going wrong. While many fears are temporary, and pass when the worrisome event is over, anxiety can last for a long time and without a clear cause. Ongoing anxiety can cause you to avoid doing things that will trigger your symptoms and can stop you living life fully.
ALT A blue background image titled "Types of anxiety" in white bold text. It explains that anxiety comes in many forms, causing worry about different things, and it's normal to experience symptoms of more than one type. Three types are outlined with bullet points: Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) involves worrying disproportionately about many things; Social anxiety is an intense fear of social situations; Health anxiety involves excessive worry about being or becoming ill. Decorative semi-circles are at the bottom.
ALT Alt text: A purple background with instructions for the 4-7-8 breathing technique to manage anxiety. It reads: "Close your mouth and quietly breathe in through your nose, counting to four in your head. Hold your breath and count to seven. Breathe out through your mouth, making a whoosh sound while counting to eight. Repeat three more times for a total of four breath cycles." Arrows on the left emphasize the steps.
ALT Text on a purple background titled "Further support" lists resources: Samaritans for 24-hour emotional support with the number 116 123; Every Mind Matters for information at nhs.uk/every-mind-matters; The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) for finding therapists at bacp.co.uk. Simple speech bubble illustrations are present.
ALT Join our online carers peer support group! This is a monthly wellbeing group specifically designed to support unpaid carers who need a safe environment to talk and explore strategies that can support their own mental health while having caring responsibilities. It runs the first Tuesday of the month 7.30pm to 8.30pm on zoom.
ALT Mental health crisis helpline call 0800 915 4644 for 24 hour support
