Warren Junior School

Do

• try talking about your feelings to a friend, family member, health professional or counsellor. You could also contact any of the organisations in our "useful telephone numbers" section.
• use calming breathing exercises
• exercise – activities such as running, walking, swimming and yoga can help you relax
• find out how to get to sleep if you're struggling to sleep
• eat a healthy diet with regular meals to keep your energy levels stable
• consider peer support, where people use their experiences to help each other. Find out more about peer support on the Mind website
• listen to free mental wellbeing audio guides
• search and download relaxation and mindfulness apps or online community apps from the NHS apps library.

Don't

• do not try to do everything at once – set small targets that you can easily achieve

• do not focus on the things you cannot change – focus your time and energy into helping yourself feel better
• do not avoid situations that make you anxious – try slowly building up time spent in worrying situations to gradually reduce anxiety
• try not to tell yourself that you're alone; most people experience anxiety or fear at some point in their life
• try not to use alcohol, cigarettes, gambling or drugs to relieve anxiety as these can all contribute to poor mental health

The above information has been sourced from the NHS website.