Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is using Mental Health Awareness Week (8th to 14th May) to promote the fact that we can all improve our mental health.
For example Fred, who has been receiving support from Hull and East Yorkshire Mind. Fred suffered loss of his sight as a teenager and he experienced difficulties coming to terms with this. This led to feelings of anger, bitterness, loneliness, loss of self-esteem and as a young man loss of hope in his dreams for the future.
With help from Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, Fred says that he has regained his self-worth and is now able to acknowledge the positives in his life and looks forward to the future.
Fred says that being supported to be open about his condition and talking about the way it has made him feel, has been liberating and enlightening. He feels safer, happier and less angry. He is coming to terms with his loss of sight, the impact that this has on his life and learning that the most important thing is who you are as a person.
Vicky Anderson, Service Manager at Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, said “it’s so important that we are open about our mental health. Too many people don’t ask for help and yet there is support available for people who need it.
“Here at Hull and East Yorkshire Mind we are encouraging everyone to use mental health awareness week to talk openly about mental health, and to pledge to do something to improve your own mental health.”
Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is running a series of events for Mental Health Awareness week, including ‘Tea & Talk’ events, and a ‘Wellbeing Wall’ where people can pledge to do something to improve their mental health.
For more information about how you can get involved, contact [email protected] or 01482 240200
