Delivering mental health services in Worcestershire as part of @cwwmind.
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ALT Text reads 'Men's Mental Health Matters'. Underneath are 4 boxes each with text inside reading 'Men are 3x more likely to die by suicide than women', 'Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50', '1 in 8 men experience a common mental health problem', 'Only 36% of referrals to NHS talking therapies are for men'
ALT The image shows the LGBTQIA+ flag against a blue sky background. There is an M shaped graphic above, with the text inside: "June is Pride Month". In the top right, there's the Mental Health Foundation logo.
ALT An infographic with purple text on a light blue background. The stats include: 1 in 5 women experience a perinatal mental health problem; Suicide is a leading cause of death in the first postnatal year; 13% more Black mothers experience postpartum depression than any other group; 70% will hide or underplay mental health difficulties; 49% of mothers aged 18-25 are lonely compared with 37% aged 26 -30; Postnatal depression is up to twice as prevalent in teenage mothers compared to those aged over 20; 1 in 5 Black mothers reported that they did not visit healthcare professionals when they were feeling low mood and depression. In the top right corner, there's the Mental Health Foundation logo.
ALT An orange background with a Rethink Mental Illness logo at the bottom. Words in the middle read: We're fighting for the rights of people living with mental illness for 366 days this year.
ALT A purple background with a Rethink Mental Illness logo in the bottom right. Title at the top reads: Reflect and repeat Words underneath read: Summarise and reflect back what they have said in your eyes, to check that you have understood them correctly. A graphic underneath those words shows two people talking over coffee.
ALT A purple background with a Rethink Mental Illness logo in the bottom right. Title at the top reads: Consider your environment Words underneath read: Think about where they would feel most comfortable to have the conversation before you have it. A graphic underneath those words shows a mother and her son walking in the park having an ice cream.
ALT A purple background with a Rethink Mental Illness logo in the bottom right. Title at the top reads: Be curious Words underneath read: Show an interest in their hobbies and friends – and think about why they might feel different to others. A graphic underneath those words shows a family watching television together.
ALT A purple background with a Rethink Mental Illness logo in the bottom right. Title at the top reads: Trust their judgment Words underneath read: Do what you can to create opportunities which enable them to take the lead in their care and treatment. A graphic underneath those words shows a person speaking to a woman who is taking notes of their conversation.
ALT A purple background with a Rethink Mental Illness logo in the bottom right. Title at the top reads: How to support a young person living with mental illness A graphic underneath shows a mother consoling her daughter on a sofa at home.
ALT A purple background with a Rethink Mental Illness logo in the bottom right. Title at the top reads: Listen attentively Words underneath the title read: Talking about mental health can be really difficult – don’t cast judgment on them. A graphic underneath those words show two people talking on a sofa.
ALT A purple background with a Rethink Mental Illness logo in the bottom right. Title at the top reads: Ask open questions Words underneath read: Make sure you are patient and allow space for silence after asking your questions. A graphic underneath those words shows a group of people having a conversation.
ALT A purple background with a Rethink Mental Illness logo in the bottom right. Title at the top reads: Avoid processes Words underneath read: Formulaic ways of asking things can feel less human. You could take part in activities they like before having a conversation, for example. A graphic underneath those words shows a mother and a daughter on a bike ride.
