World Mental Health Week May 2021

Introduction to
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
The theme is Connect with Nature.

Introduction to
‘Connect with Nature’
Connecting with nature is about building a relationship
with nature by noticing and becoming sensitive to the
environment around us.
This has benefits for our physical and mental health.

Introduction to
‘Connect with Nature’
Connecting with nature is about building a relationship
with nature by noticing and becoming sensitive to the
environment around us.
This has benefits for our physical and mental health.

What is mental health?
Mental health is made up of our thoughts,
feelings, mood and behaviour.
We all have mental health, just like we all have
physical health.
Our mental health can change depending on our
experiences and circumstances throughout our
lives.

Why is connecting with nature
good for our mental health?
Feeling happier
Feeling less stressed or angry
Having more and betterquality
sleep
Feeling less worried
Being more environmentally
aware and engaged
Increasing self-esteem and
self-confidence
Improving attention and
concentration
Encouraging participation in
physical activities
Increasing social contact with
other people and animals

Introduction to
‘Connect with Nature’
In light of the current Coronavirus outbreak and the
repercussions this has had on how we live our lives
connecting with nature and the environment is so
important for our mental health.

Connecting with Nature
https://spark.adobe.com/video/XlOHg5MIitxHY

How to engage with
Mental Health Awareness Week
Twitter: @mentalhealth
Facebook: @mentalhealthfoundation
Instagram: @mentalhealthfoundation
LinkedIn: @mental-health-foundation
#ConnectWithNature
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

How is your mental Health?
If you are struggling with your mental health or would just like to talk
to somebody about it – there are people here at school to help:
• Mental Health First Aiders – Miss Tyrrell and Mrs Mansell
• Your Achievement Leader
• Your Form Tutor
• The Pastoral team – Miss Scott and Mrs Bator
• We also have counsellors that you can be referred to
• If you would prefer to talk to someone out of school – kooth.com
or childline – 0800 1111 are both completely confidently

Prayer
We prayer for all those with mental illness, may we reach out to
them with love and compassion. During mental health awareness
week, we’re encouraged to be aware of nature and we pray that
your creation provides hope during dark times.
Amen