What you can do to improve your mental health and wellbeing, and where to get help.
Wellbeing and mental health are just like physical health, and we all need to take care of it.
Good wellbeing and mental health means being able to think, feel and react in the way that you want to.
Mental health problems can affect any one of us at any time. If you go through a period of poor mental health, your feelings might become difficult to cope with and you may struggle to control your emotions, which can be just as bad as a physical illness, or even worse.
There are many different physical and mental activities you can try to improve your wellbeing. The NHS Every Mind Matters quiz has ideas to help.
The 5 ways to mental wellbeing leaflet has suggestions of activities that you can do in your everyday life to improve your mental wellbeing. For example, physical activity can greatly improve your mood, so if you want to be more active, find free and low cost activities supported by Brighton & Hove City Council.
Getting help with your mental health.
While it's normal to occasionally feel low, worried, or stressed; worsening mental health could mean you need help.
If you find yourself struggling with your mental health, it’s important to reach out for help, such as:
If you need help to express your feelings, find out how an advocate could help you.