Mental Health Foundation: You and your mental health still matter this Christmas

Mental Health Foundation | 2 December 2021 | You and your mental health still matter this Christmas

Christmas can be a joyful time of year for some people, through connecting to people they love and joining in with celebrations. And it can be a hard time of year for others, through feelings of obligation to social plans or an increase in feelings of loneliness and isolation.

The Mental Health Foundation asked the general public and our colleagues at the Mental Health Foundation: what helps you to look after your mental health during the holiday period? 

The tips centre around actions to take, reframing, setting boundaries, taking actions and planning

“Balance your sense of social obligations against your need for self-care’.’

Image shows prioritising and tackling things one at a time: from decorating a tree to gifts to baking and cooking

”Find time for yourself- it might be taking a long bath, or going on an errand, but five minutes to yourself can be really helpful.”

All of the tips are available from the Mental Health Foundation