The 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing

Connect with other people – Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing and improve feelings of self-worth.

Be physically active – Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can improve your mental wellbeing by raising your self-esteem.

Learn new skills – This can boost your self-confidence and help you to build a sense of purpose and connect with others.

Give to others – Acts of giving and kindness create positive feelings and a sense of reward, giving you a feeling of self-worth.

Pay attention to the given moment – Some people call this awareness “mindfulness”. Mindfulness can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.

Opportunity North Somerset

Opportunity North Somerset is a great place to discover what resources are available to help you improve both your mental and physical health. You can:

• Access support for mental health and resilience for you or those you care for

• Access professional health advisors and fitness support

• Learn more about eating a healthy diet

• Access support to help you give up smoking/reduce alcohol intake

• Access support for bereavement, debt, addiction,

• Learn new skills and gain confidence

• Access housing advice

• Reduce social isolation

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