1 in 4 people experience mental health problems throughout their lifetime

Self-care will help you manage stress, depression and anxiety 

To help women in caring roles Leanne Ling and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist Sindeep Lehl, held a free mindfulness and cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) taster session at The Wishing Well on International Women's Day.

This combined approach can help you manage stress, depression, anxiety and your own self-care. The talk originated in Leanne and Sindeep's knowledge of mindfulness and CBT and how it helps them cope in every day life.

International Women's Day 

What is self-care? 

Self-care can be anything that makes us physically, as well as emotionally, feel better. It could be as simple as giving ourselves permission to opt out of daily tasks for a set period of time; eg I give myself permission to do no housework for today! Or, it can be specific treats such as a massage, hair cut or Reiki session. Consistent practice of mindful meditations, CBT techniques, physical exercise and healthy nutrition, can all be easily incorporated into our everyday life; aiding relaxation and helping you re-energise and feel confident.      

Self-care to manage stress, depression and anxiety

It is essential that we understand and manage our mental health wellbeing; to learn the coping skills and techniques required to deal with the varied situation and triggers, which so many of us experience. 

Why self-care?

So who, or what, looks after you? What keeps you nourished ? If we do not practice self-care, we can see how feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, lack of emotional availability and even possible physical health problems could occur. 

 

 

 

Annie and Marcella join the talk