Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

What is Mental Health Awareness week?

Mental Health Awareness week takes place every year and brings an opportunity for everyone around the world to come together with a focus on improving their mental health for the better.

This year, the theme is anxiety, and how it affects our mental health and wellbeing. Focussing on anxiety during this week provides us all with an opportunity to understand how anxiety can affect our mental health, and how we can cope with and heal from anxiety.

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is the feeling of being worried or anxious, which can affect us both physically and mentally. Lots of things can lead to us feeling anxious, from stress at work to finances, feeling anxious is a common feeling which affects us all. In the UK, over 8 million people are affected by anxiety, which is just over 1 in 10 of us.

It is normal to feel some level of anxiety during stressful times, however, anxiety can become an issue when it starts to impact your mood and everyday life. Although, with the right support and coping strategies, anxiety can be made to be more manageable.

How can I manage feelings of anxiety?

• Focus on your breathing

When you are feeling stressed and anxious, take time to concentrate and focus on your breathing. This will allow you to have full control over your thoughts, enabling you to relax.

• Exercise

Exercise can be a great way of distracting yourself from any anxious thoughts. From going on a walk, to attending a fitness class, there are so many choices to choose from that can help you to relax and take your mind off something.

• Connect with others

Anxiety can be a very lonely feeling, therefore, spending time and communicating with others is a great opportunity for you to discuss how you are really feeling. There is always someone who you can talk to who can help you overcome any worries you may have.

• Try to rest and get some quality sleep

Getting a good’s night sleep can be difficult when you have a head full of worries, but getting rest gives you energy to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help you to overcome any stress that you may be feeling.

• Eat a balanced diet

Eating regularly, as part of a balanced diet, will keep your blood sugar levels stable which can make a difference to your overall mood and energy levels.

Who can I contact?

Anxiety UK - Provides advice and support for individuals living with anxiety.

Helpline: 03444 775774

Text: 07537 416905

No panic - Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes and support for individuals living with anxiety.

Helpline: 03000 7729844

Website: nopanic.org.uk

Samaritans - Available 24/7 for anyone needing someone to talk to.

Helpline: 116123

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Website: samaritans.org

To find out more about Mental Health Week 2023 and the theme of anxiety, click here

Here at Archer Resourcing, we understand the anxiety that comes hand-in-hand with searching for your next role. We are here to support you throughout the process, from helping your format your CV, to guiding you through the interview process, you don’t need to navigate your career alone.

Contact us today on 01473 939670 and a dedicated member of our team could help you find your next position today.