Resilience

This is written by a friend of mine. There is some rally good advice at the bottom.
*Trigger warning* - be aware that survivors may find parts of this article triggering.

Anyone who knows me will tell you how much I believe in the therapeutic power of creativity. This short clip shows how 3 people have used writing as a way of managing their traumatic experiences. http://www.bbc.co.uk/…/it-was-like-ww2- swept-through-our-ho…

Short mindfulness guided meditation - perfect antidote for a Monday! https://www.youtube.com/watch…

I am sure most of us can relate to some of the experiences of the people in this short video. Grief isn't always about the death of a loved one, grief is about loss of anything significant, including a relationship.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/…/why-grief-is-not -something-you-have-…

Thought this was interesting; http://www.bbc.co.uk/…/uk…/how-doodli ng-helped-my-depression

An insight into battling anxiety.

It really IS OK to not do New Year's Eve! http://www.bbc.co.uk/…/staying-in-this- new-year-you-re-not-…

Mental health and work. This is a great video about rights and choices employees with mental health issues have. http://www.bbc.co.uk/…/don-t-fall-apart -managing-your-mind-…

If you don't know about the Blurt Foundation, go ad have a look. Some lovely resources on there, and a sense of humour!

Yep!

Anxiety UK is a national charity providing really good advice, support and resources for all things anxiety related. Much of it is free, and you can join for £30 a year which includes access to Headspace, a mindfulness and meditation resource usually costing around £60 a year. It's a good deal! https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/member…/in dividual-membership/…

We have moved and expand, to include a pay what you can afford mental health support group. http://ow.ly/u0DG30cjZon

New things happening here at Resilience, including an affordable group for helping reduce http://ow.ly/JFtT30cjvxE anxiety/depression.

It's all change here at Resilience.. Lots of new stuff happening.

If you haven't found the Blurt Foundation, go take a look. Great resource for everyone.

Taken from a friend's timeline. One person's experience of anxiety, which I am sure will resonate with those who have been there. :-)
http://dailymedicalnews.co/…/what-anxie ty-actually-is-its-…/