A new campaign is urging people to look after their mental health by accessing free and easy mental health resources.

Councillor Adam Dance, Lead Member for Public Health, Equalities and Diversity at Somerset County Council, said: “Mental health does not discriminate, so it’s fantastic to see that so many national publications from across the political spectrum supporting this campaign. We all have mental health, and it’s important to be reminded that a range of support is available and that you are not alone.”

“This campaign also reminded me that our minds and bodies really are highly connected, and different activities can help us to look after our physical health, mental health, or both! For example, exercise and movement is great for our mental fitness as well as our physical fitness.”

The public information campaign has been developed with input from the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and the Office for Health Improvements and Disparities. It aims to link people with support such as expert advice, ‘anxiety easing emails’, a free ‘mind plan’, and self-help CBT techniques.

For more useful information and resources visit www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/ or our local support pages at www.openmentalhealth.org.uk

If you, or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, or thoughts about harming yourself, please tell someone. Look out for people wearing an Orange Button – these people have had the training to be able to listen non-judgementally and can help you find support locally.

Local Mental Health Support 

Mindline is Somerset's listening and support telephone service and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on: Local: 01823 276 892               Freephone: 0800 138 1692  www.openmentalhealth.org.uk

The Samaritans can also be reached by calling 116 123. www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 999.