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What is Mental Wellbeing?
Mental wellbeing is an important part of our overall health. Society often thinks of health as something biological and physical: the condition of our bodies, how healthy we eat, the physical exercise we do. However, a key component of health is missing from this - Mental Wellbeing.
"Mental wellbeing is when every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community" - World Health Organisation
At Bohunt we want you to thrive in all aspects of your life and that is what we are here to support!
COVID 19 SUPPORT / ADVICE
https://www.youthaccess.org.uk/covid-19-resource-hub/for-young-people#Tips
MANAGING STRESS
Dr Sheila Redfern gives some tips on how to manage stress when waiting to hear from a test or exam results, or applications for student roles, college, or for a job.
Young People's Wellbeing Guide for Stressful Situations
A guide for young people, by young people, about coping with stressful situations and advice on how to manage them.
Young-People-Guide-to-Stressful-Situations.pdfexam_stress_print.pdfThis booklet offers practical tips and advice for students on coping with exam stress and feelings of worry around exam time.
RESOURCES TO HELP YOU STAY PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY HEALTHY
EXERCISE
Keeping fit around your home - Squats while boiling a kettle? Lunges out the door? This video shows some quick, easy ways to keep fit at home!
Free workout videos - 500+ free home workout videos from boxing, Pilates, HIIT, stretching and weights.
Free Online Yoga Classes - Hundreds of free yoga videos including ones for beginners!
10-minute workouts - Short on time? Too tired to exercise after school? These 10-minute workouts are just what you need.
Fitness Studio Exercise Videos - 24 instructor-led videos' across aerobics exercise, strength and resistance, and Pilates and yoga
Ways to Get Active - A HUGE resource of different ways to get active! Ever heard of Jagtag or fancy a go at Quidditch?
Free Strong Nation Workouts - HITT workouts led by music!
FOOD
Food & Mood - Tips to help you explore the relationship between what you eat and how you feel!
The Great British Bakeoff Recipes - Recipes from some of the stars of the show that you can try at home!
Healthy Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes - Fancy some Raspberry & Almond Brownies, Cookie Cups, or Alfredo Pasta?
Jamie Oliver Recipes - Lots of new and inspiring recipes for you to try!
SELF-CARE
Self-care is about the things we can do to look after our own mental health.
Activities for Self-care - A HUGE resource of different strategies for self-care!
10-minute Mindfulness - This relaxation exercise is narrated by Mindfulness expert, Professor Mark Williams.
MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to the present moment, using techniques like meditation, breathing and yoga.
It helps us become more aware of our thoughts and feelings so that, instead of being overwhelmed by them, we're better able to manage them.
Howto...mindfulness.pdfTAKE A BREAK FROM TECHNOLOGY
Sometimes technology and social media can be a lifeline but sometimes they can be completely overwhelming and it feels like notifications and messages are never ending.
When we feel like we are constantly attached to everyone and all that is happening in the wider world, it can become exhausting. That is one of the reasons why lots of people find time away from social media a really important part of their daily self-care (even if it does feel weird at first!).
Below are some apps that can help you to take a break from your phone:
Hold - An app aimed at students, Hold tracks how much time you spend not using your phone, and converts that into points to be redeemed for real-world rewards!
SPACE - The Space App starts with a quiz to assign you a phone-user "type" (from Rabbit Hole Wanderer to Sticky Social Mitt) and then helps you set goals to change your habits.
Forest - Starting the app plants a virtual tree, which grows for as long as you don't quit the app (and thus use other ones), but dies if you exit...
APPS FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
ACTIVITIES TO RELIEVE BOREDOM
Virtual Drumming - Free online drum games where you can play drum bears, drum solos and songs along to your favourite music.
Complex Colouring - A collection of mindfulness colouring sheets.
Learn Sign Language - Online courses, free resources, games, information, and greeting cards.
Visit London Virtually - Take a virtual tour of London with this 360-degree interactive map.
Music and Live Radio (BBC) - Music, Radio and Podcasts for free!
Culture in Quarantine - Bringing arts and culture into your home.
Tour the British Museum - Explore more than 60 galleries at the British Museum from home.
Tour the Natural History Museum - Delve into the museum from home with a virtual self-guided tour.
Tour the Tate Galleries - A 360-degree tour of the Tate Modern.
NASA Space Place - Explore Earth and Space with NASA.
217 Fun Things to Do in 2021 - 217 positive things to do to pass the time whenever you feel bored!
IF YOU NEED MORE HELP...
Helpline Services Available
YoungMinds Crisis Messenger - Provides 24/7 crisis support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Kooth - Kooth is your online mental wellbeing community. Access free, safe and anonymous support.
Childline - Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.
Other Useful Websites
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