Social Media
Social Media
Social media can be a great way to find useful resources.
Here you can find many Instagram accounts that our S6 Mental Health committee have recommended. You can also access Lasswade's Mental Health Twitter.
Staying safe online is really important, check our tips for staying safe on social media and remember if anything on social media is making you feel uncomfortable make sure you tell someone - Report, Block, Tell Someone.
If you are really concerned about something online you can click here.
Instagram Spotlight
Check out some featured accounts this month.
Mhari-Ann is an ex senior pupil at Lasswade who is passionate about Mental Health. On her page she posts advice for mental health issues that young people could be struggling with, such as: School stress, body image, anxiety and depression.
Ditch the Label is an anti-bullying charity, dedicated to promoting equality and provides support to young people who have been negatively affected by bullying and prejudice.
All on the board was formed by two writers who have been writing up inspirational quotes and messages on the Service information boards in the London underground. Give them a follow to see their inspirational quotes.
Who else to follow...
Instagram accounts picked out by our pupils that focus on mental health.
@hopefortheday
Suicide prevention and mental health education.
@calmzone
Campaign Against Living Miserably - Suicide Prevention
@litte_penny_thoughts
Motivational quotes/self care.
@justgirlproject
Motivational quotes/self care.
@realdepressionproject
Posts on depression, anxiety and mental health.
@mentalhealthfoundation
UK mental health charity working towards good mental health for all.
@thegoodquote
Positive and Motivational Quotes
@positivemindsetdaily
Daily motivational quotes.
@flipthemindsetpodcast
Ex professional footballer and mental health advocate.
@movember
Leading charity dedicated to changing the face of mens mental health.
@humen
Mens Mental Health.
@charliemackesy
Inspirational quotes and pictures from author of the book, the Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.
@myselflovesupply
Self love/Self Care
@mentalmovementmagazine
Multi award-winning mental health and wellbeing digital and print magazine
@dralexgeorge
Dr Alex from love island posting lots of useful help and advice.
@mindcharity
We're Mind, the mental health charity. We're here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.
@youngmindsuk
We are the UK's leading mental health charity for young people. Motivational posts.
@gymsharktrain
From Gymshark the clothing brand. Daily videos and home workout ideas.
@courtneydblack
Courtney Black is a fitness influencer who does live home workouts on her instagram. She does 28 day workout challenges that you can get involved with and also posts healthy meals and tips to keep you motivated.
@andyspeer
Live workouts and motivational posts.
@fitgurlmel
Trainer to the Kardashians, posts exercises and tips on her instagram.
@hannaoeberg
Gymshark athlete, posts various workouts focussing on different muscle groups.
@natacha.oceane
Iron man and sprinter. Most of her workouts require no equipment so they are really easy to do.