Local celebrities encourage you to ‘Reach Out’ for mental health support
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In a video released today, local celebrities are encouraging people in Norfolk to ‘reach out’ for support with their mental health.
The video is part of the ‘Reach Out’ campaign, developed by the NHS Wellbeing Service in Norfolk and Waveney and is launching during Mental Health Awareness Week 10-16 May.
A poem written by Jacqui Frost from west Norfolk inspired the campaign. Jacqui contacted the Wellbeing Service when she was struggling with her mental health and wants to encourage others to do the same.
Some of the local celebrities featured in the video have struggled with their own mental health and volunteered to take part to encourage others to access the help that is out there.
To find out more and watch the Reach Out video visit: www.wellbeingnands.co.uk/norfolk/reach-out
The Wellbeing Service offers help and support to improve wellbeing, and manage:
- stress,
- low mood,
- and anxiety.
It’s easy to access, you can self-refer, there’s no need to go to your GP. Visit www.wellbeingnands.co.uk or call 0300 123 1503.
Workshop webinars and one-to-one talking therapies are being delivered online, saving you time and making accessing support easier and more convenient.
During mental health awareness week, the Wellbeing team are running extra online social events. There will be lunchtime quizzes, a 5 Ways to Wellbeing Workshop and virtual cafes where you can chat and meet with others in a safe, calm and friendly environment.
The events are free to join and on zoom. Find out more about the social events and how to join them, by visit the Wellbeing Service website: www.wellbeingnands.co.uk
Poem by Jacqui Frost that inspired the campaign
Don't be afraid if you are feeling low
you're not the only one you know.
Help is here, it's quick and it's free.
Reach out, reach out. It's that easy.
If you're worried and anxious about anything at all.
No matter how big no matter how small.
Employment, family, stress and low mood.
Don't sit at home and brood.
We don't judge, we listen we help and we care.
Reach out, reach out. Our service is here.
Help is here don't be afraid.
Asking will be the bravest step you have made.
You're just 3 clicks away from the help that you need.
We give you the tools and you take the lead.
Reach out, reach out in your time of need.