[New] How do you look after your mental health and wellbeing?

That’s the basis for a new campaign for 2023 which focuses on 12 ‘emotional needs’ – one for each month – to bring you practical tips, people’s stories and support to keep you well.

Be Well, Feel Well: A Healthier Suffolk in 2023, is a partnership between Suffolk Mind, Public Health and Communities and a range of community groups teaming up to focus on ways for you to be well throughout the year.

To meet the need for control, we need to feel that we have some say over our lives and personal choices. It can be helpful to recognise what we can take personal responsibility for and what we can influence and accept that there are some things which we cannot control.

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3 Top Tips For Control

There are plenty of things in the news that may be causes of concern or worry. Remember, you are in control of your exposure to media content, so you can choose to give your attention elsewhere.

Some people find getting into a regular routine helps meet the need for control and also the need for security; we feel safer when we feel in control of our day-to-day life.

Finally, remind yourself when you need to that it is enough to do the best you can with the information you have.

Look out for a new theme every month with information for how you can keep healthy, get the help you need and even save money! Visit: www.infolink.suffolk.gov.uk

The Local Welfare Assistance Scheme (LWAS) helps those experiencing financial hardship and can provide financial help, guidance and advice. Find out more and apply online at www.suffolk.gov.uk/LWAS

For more support and money saving advice, visit www.suffolk.gov.uk/costofliving