Mental Health Awareness Month 2020

As we bring this Mental Health Awareness Month to a close, here are a few tips:
How to look after your mental health

Talk about your feelings. ...
Keep active. ...
Eat well. ...
Drink sensibly. ...
Keep in touch. ...
Ask for help. ...
Take a break. ...
Do something you're good at. ...
Accept who you are. ...
Care for others. ...

Source:  mentalhealth.org.uk

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#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth  #May2020

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