Mental Health Box

So I’ve been struggling with my mental health and something my counsellor advised me to do was to make a “mental health box” and it has really helped my recovery and I think it would help others What it a mental health box is a box or a drawer where you put items that make you feel happier or comforted during the bad days. Some things I have in mine are *a book *bubble bath *earphones *mood diary *chewing gum *my dads dogtag *sweets/chocolate *my favourite DVD *rubber bands *sketchbook+pencils *emergency numbers *book filled with my favourite inspirational quotes Etc. All of those items help me through the bad days and it has definitely been a great coping method for me. Just remember that you are not alone and things will get better I hope this helps x

ALUMINA

Alumina is a free, online 7 week course for young people struggling with self-harm. Each course has up to 8 young people, all accessing the sessions from their own phones, tablets or laptops across the UK. The courses take place on different evenings of the week and are run by friendly, trained counsellors and volunteer youth workers. You don’t need an adult to refer you or sign you up, and no-one will see or hear you during the sessions – you’ll just join in via the chatbox. We want to help you to find your next steps towards recovery, wherever you are on your journey.

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