All this week (15th-21st May 2023) is Mental Health Awareness Week!

It’s a chance to talk, share and learn more about how everyone can work towards good mental health.

This years theme is anxiety, something we all experience and one of the most common mental health problems we can face.

We’re working with our Community Connectors, Moses Barasa and Milena Mascio to share with you tips on how to manage your mental health.

Dealing with Anxiety – Moses’ Story

Moses shares his story of dealing with anxiety, what helped him and his advice to others. Check it out below:

Mental Health tips from Milena:

  • Spend time in nature or outside your house.
  • Connect with other people in the area where possible.
  • Make sure you have a minimum of 7 hour of sleep in order for your brain to function properly the next day.
  • Look after your physical health by looking at your diet or get your steps in.
  • When feeling stressed make sure not to burn out and read yourself well being reminders.

About Community Connectors

What we do – we signpost and refer service users to either professional or charitable services that would further assist them with their needs.

Mental health comes in different forms and sometimes it can be invisible and this is why we as Community Connectors are here to listen and support you.

The support varies from supporting you with your wellbeing to supporting you with your employment/benefits.

How to get in touch – you can find out more about the project on our website here. You can also come by our base at Community Links in Canning Town (105 Barking Rd, London E16 4HQ) or alternatively give us a call on 020 7473 2270.