Camilla Bridgewater

💬 We asked people living with mental illness for their first memory of a positive conversation about their mental health. Their answers show the power that talking can have 👇 (1/6) #TimeToTalk

💬 It can be difficult to know what to say when someone opens up about their mental health. You don't need to have all the answers. Asking open questions lets them share as much as they're comfortable with. #TimeToTalk @coopuk @MindCharity @Rethink_

For anyone who hasn’t heard it, to ‘hurkle-durkle’, from 19th-century Scots, is to linger under the covers of a warm bed long after it’s time to get up.

Nostalgia is proof that you are living a life worth living, it is a privilege to yearn for your own memories

Our Helpline operates 24/7 & will be open on Christmas Day & during the Festive period. Call us on 0121 262 3555. Alternatively people can make contact via our webchat at birminghammind.org Our Crisis Service will be open every evening over Christmas week too

Mental health response vehicles introduced bbc.in/47GtFFc

She hoped to be wise and reasonable in time; but alas! Alas! She must confess to herself that she was not wise yet.

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 And it’s time for action. Take that first step to getting help. Or share this post and help us reach someone who really needs to see it 💙

Asking for help is one of the bravest and best things you can do. #WorldMentalHealthDay

If a young person is struggling, it's important not to ignore or deny their emotions. It’s helpful to acknowledge their feelings with affirmations so they don’t feel bad for feeling bad. Consider these alternatives to help ensure you're having supportive conversations.❤️ #WSPD

I have been on both sides of this conversation.💬Not everyone feels able/qualified to give advice, that's ok, 👉🏾 you could try to encourage the person to seek professional help.🤳 The next best thing you can do is listen without judgement, for as long and as often as you can.🫂

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The #WindrushGeneration; invited to this land, encouraged to believe in the idea of the "Mother Country", talents used to rebuild after the war... Contribution forgotten,nationality denied,cultural impact ignored. It's time to acknowledge, understand & appreciate what they did.

As #mentalhealthawareness week draws to a close, what is the most valuable thing we can do all year round to help with mental health and wellbeing? I came across this from @Brilliant_Teams & it looks to me like something everyone could try! [Edited the original source a little.]

📢 We want to hear from you! Young Black people face stark mental health inequalities. But there’s a lack of research exploring young people’s views about what would help them. Could you help us change that by sharing your thoughts? centreformentalhealth.org.uk/take-part-our-…

If you’re having more bad days than good, speak to someone about how you’re feeling. You can talk to a mental health professional 24/7 by calling 0121 262 3555. If you’d prefer to chat face-to-face, Birmingham Mind has Talking Spaces and Crisis Cafes. See birminghammind.org/talking-space/

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY! This day serves to highlight inequality & lift up women everywhere. I know what we're doing today. What can we do tomorrow? Original quote by @bellhooksinst Bell Hooks in Yearning | Race, Gender, and Cultural Politics. Original art by @jtknoxroxs

March 8th has no significance if the patriarchy still persists. 😔 #women #woman #internationalwomansday #patriarchy