For those of us with severe mental illness, getting a booster jab isn't as simple as it sounds. We understand. But did you know you can ask for reasonable adjustments? This includes ⬇ (1/4)
1⃣ a longer appointment time
2⃣ somewhere quiet to wait
3⃣ taking someone with you
4⃣ help if you're housebound and can't travel to a vaccination centre.
If you need any of these adjustments, you can ask for them when you're booking your appointment. (2/4)
Thread: Many of us find talking about suicide difficult. But for someone who’s feeling suicidal, talking about it could be their first step towards getting help.
Here are some tips to help you when talking to someone about suicidal feelings this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay (1/10)
If you feel able to listen, ask open questions... (2/10)
Give them plenty of time to answer your questions. (3/10)
Poor mental health can make earning and managing money harder. And worrying about money can make your mental health worse. It can start to feel like a vicious cycle.
There's also a lot of stigma around money, and often we can feel ashamed to talk about it, or tell people we're struggling. But reaching out for support can be an important first step towards feeling better.
So let's talk about it. How do your finances affect your mental health? And do you feel comfortable talking about money worries with others?
Thread: The PM made no specific mention of mental health in today's health and #socialcare plans. We welcome more funding, but we need detail on the funding for mental health social care. (1/5)
Over half the current social care budget is spent on working age adults. And many people who need social care support live with mental health problems. (2/5)
Our current social care system has been broken for a long time. It's been hit hard by the pandemic, as have NHS waiting lists and services. New funding into the health and social care system must be fairly allocated to mental health. (3/5)
We were disappointed and concerned to see Piers Morgan’s comments on not believing Meghan’s experiences about suicidal thoughts today. It’s vital that when people reach out for support or share their experiences of ill mental health that they 1/2
For those of us with mental health problems, some of us may find masks feel very hard to cope with. But there are things you could try to help make the experience more manageable. (1/5)
Covering your mouth and nose might affect the air you breathe, which might make you feel anxious or panicky. This can then cause other symptoms as well, like feeling dizzy or sick, which you might associate with the mask. (2/5)
Having certain materials touching your skin might feel very hard to cope with (sensory overload). (3/5)