Freedom day; too much, too soon?
Mental Health Matters with Jo Loach
Let me introduce myself to you, I’m Jo, a resident of Arlesey. I work as a counsellor within a local counselling charity, I have a private practice, give talks, teach and preach on mental health. In short, I am passionate about mental and emotional health. This is because as recent times have reminded us, life can be hard, we can and do get hurt and we don’t always Are you suffering with foot health know what to do with all the horrible thoughts and feelings that arise in the face of life’s complications or discomfort? challenges. But, I’ve repeatedly seen the difference that asking for help and receiving the )DLU¿HOG 3DUN UHVLGHQW 9HUHQD -DUYLV right support, whether counselling or otherwise, can make to an individual’s ability to grow is your local Foot Health Professional! beyond the unavoidable trials of life. This pandemic has certainly been the biggest, most prolonged trial of our time. It has impacted us all in individual ways depending on • Corns & Callus Removal • Verrucae & Athletes Foot circumstance, but the loss of life as we knew it, is universal. Toe Nail & Finger Nail Clipping Now, as freedom day looms ever closer, levels of anxiety are on the increase. For many, this is simply too much too soon. Whilst the speed of the vaccine rollout has been phenomenal, knowledge around the efficacy and side effects remain in their infancy. Not to mention the disruption caused through continuing efforts to contain the increase in infections. -With so many unknowns on the path ahead, it is natural to feel uncomfortable about such uncertainty. Whilst our responses to this situation will vary, all are valid.
And so, as we emerge from this pandemic with mental health at the forefront of our thinking, I will be contributing some thoughts and tips around this. If you would like particular topics covered or if you have benefitted from any local support organisations that you would like to recommend, even if anonymously, please write in to stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk using the reference ‘Mind Over Matter..’
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