How can I look after my mental health?
Top tips
Here are some easy ways to help your mind and body feel better:
- Eat healthy food – Good food gives your body energy.
- Move your body – Walking, dancing or stretching can help you feel happy.
- Get enough sleep – Sleep helps your body and mind rest.
- Talk to someone – Sharing how you feel can really help.
- Take quiet time – Being calm and still can help your mind feel better.
You can find more self help tips on the page called ‘What is mental health?’
If you are thinking about hurting yourself, or someone else might be in danger – call 999 or 112 straight away.
You will get help in an emergency.
Eating healthy food
NHS 111
This webpage has lots of different Easy Read pages all about making healthy food choices.
Food for Thought
Food for Thought: guide providing information about healthy eating and exercise to increase your activity and develop a healthier lifestyle.
Move your body
Here are some videos about moving our bodies:
Get Enough Sleep
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Sleeping Problems – Easy Read information
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
Easy Read Sleep Diary
You can try using a sleep diary for at least one week.
This means writing down what happens at bedtime and during the night.
In the diary, you can write:
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What time you went to sleep
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How long it took you to fall asleep
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If they woke up in the night
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What you did before bed (like watching TV or reading)
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If anything happened that made you feel upset, worried or excited
Writing this down can help you spot patterns.
You can also show the diary to a doctor, health visitor or medical team if you need more help.
Talk to someone
Mencap
How to spot when someone is struggling.
This is a guide to help you notice is someone is having a difficult time and some idea about what questions you might ask someone who is struggling.
Mencap
This is an easy read guide to being a good listener.
Being a good listener shows that person that you care and want to help.
What’s in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot?
Have a look here to find out what groups and organisations are running in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot.
Take some quiet time
Here are some videos about mindfulness, breathing exercises and some relaxation videos.