Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
Hello there
It's Mental Health Awareness Week (9-15 May) and this special edition of the Your Life Doncaster newsletter focuses on help and advice to support mental health and wellbeing.
With Covid, the last two years have been tough for many people, so it is important that everyone in Doncaster knows how they can access support for themselves, their families or their friends.
If you are struggling with your mental health, don't hesitate to ask for help, getting the support as early as possible is vital.
Deputy Director of Public Health, Rachael Leslie, has made a short video to highlight the latest information on a wide range of services and resources on offer as well as explaining some of the things we can do to improve our wellbeing.
Watch it here...
5 Ways to Wellbeing
This year's Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on loneliness. The NHS’ five ways to wellbeing provides advice that could help monitor your mental health and aid with feeling isolated.
The ways to wellbeing can support with checking in with your feelings and helping to reset your mindset.
Find out more at www.nhs.uk
Peer Support Groups
People with long term conditions have told us they can feel isolated.
Be Well Doncaster run a network of community based peer groups to support people to manage their long-term health conditions including pre-diabetes, diabetes, fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
A different guest speaker joins the groups each month. The groups can also help you to make connections with local people in your community who are in a similar situation.
To find out what Peer Groups are available in your area, please contact: BeWellDoncaster@doncaster.gov.uk
Kooth
Young Advisors in Doncaster have worked with services and partners to create a new Children and Young Peoples plan. Priorities include the introduction of Kooth – a brilliant online resource for young people aged 11 years+.
Kooth is a safe and confidential way for young people to access emotional wellbeing support, anonymously.
The free app holds several features for young people to gain advice, support and share their experiences if they’re not feeling their best.
Find out more on the following link - Kooth
Financial support and advice
Increases in the cost of living, such as the higher fuel and energy prices, will be placing many people under added financial pressures.
We want to remind you of the support available if you are struggling with your finances, visit - Financial Support and Advice
Get Doncaster Moving
Green spaces and physical activity are great for our wellbeing. Why not get out and about in the great outdoors - there are a number of walks (organised by community groups) taking place throughout May that residents are welcome to attend.
Find out more here: www.getdoncastermoving.org/walkthismay
Becoming a new parent
Becoming a new parent can be demanding in all aspects of life, including your mental health. There are many local groups available where you can share experiences, talk and look out for each other, on your doorstep.
Our website has information on support and help for new parents: http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/parentswellbeing
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