NEWSLETTER Issue 2 of 2022 - Flipbook - Page 14
ISSUE 2 | 2022
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
On the 9th-13th May 2022 was Mental
Health Awareness week, with
loneliness being the primary focus.
According to the Mental Health
Foundation 1 in 4 of us feel lonely
some or all of the time.
Sadly, the construction industry suffers
with high rates of suicide in the UK. It is
important that we talk openly about
our feelings and try to improve the
stigmas surrounding mental health.
There’s a lot going on in the world right
now, from the pandemic to climate
change, to global conflicts. It’s
understandable to feel anxious during
these worrying and uncertain times.
But focussing on ‘worst case’
scenarios can bring about anxiety,
stress and insomnia.
There’s a few ways to help support your own mental health
during times of worry and uncertainty:
Balance your exposure to the media – today’s constant
media coverage can be overwhelming. If reading or
watching the news makes you feel anxious, try to limit how
much you view.
Focus on things you can control – it’s worth thinking about
whether the things that are making you anxious are things
you can control. As hard as it can be to accept, no good can
come of worry about things we can’t change. Instead, try to
shift your attention to focus on what you can control, and
positive changes you can make.
Enjoy the here and now – we can’t predict what will happen
in the future or how world events will impact us. But letting
our worries take over doesn’t help anyone, least of all
ourselves. Don’t let worry or stress impact your daily routines
and general health. Make an extra effort to eat well, exercise
and get enough sleep.
Mental Health Foundation have provided help and advice on
how to cope with loneliness and improve your mental health.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-healthawareness-week/loneliness-help-and-advice
