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If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please talk to someone about how you are feeling and get professional help. Being mentally unwell is not a weakness and is nothing to be ashamed of. #itsokaynottobeokay #noconversationistoodifficult

Don't become isolated by poor mental health. During July the Samaritans Talk to Us Campaign reminds us that there is someone to talk to and who will listen without judgement or pressure 24/7 #WeListen

The Heart Movement is touring the UK in a converted bus - an open-access community space that enables people to talk and listen in a mindful way and an opportunity to break down barriers, improve mental wellbeing and reduce isolation. #mentalwellbeing theheartmovement.org/the-hea…

Our mental health experiences are unique to us but we can all relate to finding life difficult and challenging. The main thing is to listen and avoid playing down what is going on for those who experess how they are feeling. #listen #BeKind

Much would not be possible without the help of volunteers. Those who talk about their mental health experiences with others help to end mental health stigma in their community and demonstrate that mental illness can happen to any one of us. #talkaboutit #volunteer #endthestigma

The need for mental health support has never been greater. Since lockdown, Scarborough Survivors has supported many more people than its regular members. More staff are needed to ensure demand continues to be met as the charity prepares to resume face-to-face services.

The Great British Spring Clean runs from 28 May - 13 June. Litter picking is a great way to get fresh air, exercise, socialise outdoors, be connected to your local community and help nature. All good things for our mental health. #GBSpringClean #mentalhealth

Trees can inspire us. They are resilient, surviving changing seasons and weather; provide food and shelter to many, and they can even communicate with each other. When did you last hug and talk to a tree? #nature #resilience #mentalwellness

The magic of nature continues long after #MHAW21. Whilst dealing with some sad news, I went for a walk. This beautiful thrush landed on the hedge and watched me as I passed by. It was so uplifting and helped me in ways that are difficult to put into words! #nature #mentalhealth

Depression is not a choice or a weakness. It can happen to any one of us and we should all talk, listen, learn and support each other. time-to-change.org.uk/person…

You should never underestimate our ability to have courage when facing challenges in your life. You have more courage than you think! #staystrong

People may say something is 'a bit depressing' without it being of any great significance, but this doesn't mean we should downplay depression as something that can be shrugged off. Depression can be very debilitating and isolating, requiring nonjudgemental support.

Ever changing sea mist will provide an atmospheric backdrop to our bird watch today. We will be using all our senses to tune in to nature and feel uplifted by its beauty and diversity. Take the time to notice three good things in nature during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

We are all on a journey often beset with challenges. The more we can bring nature in to all aspects of our lives, the more opportunities we have to feel emotionally connected and uplifted. This helps us to be more resilient during difficult times. #ConnectingWithNature

During #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek can you experience three good things in nature? How do they make you feel? Take a few moments to notice and engage with nature. Use all your senses to notice... the natural smells, patterns, colours or sounds and #ConnectWithNature

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is just 4 days away. If you live in the Scarborough area and would like to join us next week to connect with nature through our range of nature-based social activities please get in touch. #ConnectWithNature #MHAW21