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If you’re struggling with your mental health, every day can feel like Friday the 13th.
While the rest of the world is seeing everything in technicolour, suffering with depression feels like the colours have drained away.

But it’s important to remember that there is always hope, even when everything around you is trying to convince you otherwise.

It’s always OK to reach out for help.

To learn more about PoetsIN and the work we do with mental health awareness, follow the link below:
https://bit.ly/3VopeYP

Suicidal feelings may stem from the belief that “I am in such a low place in my life that there’s no way I can climb out of this” and that’s when Hope begins to dwindle. We’re here to tell you that no matter how big of a hole you’ve found yourself in, you can and will climb out. With support and a little bit of hope, you can come back from anything. ***deprevention ***deawarenessmonth

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Are you employed?

We've just launched a Wellbeing in the Workplace Survey to identify ways in which we can continue to support wellbeing at work.

Can you help? Please fill in our survey and help us shape wellbeing at work for organisations across the UK.

https://bit.ly/3XGjtKl

This is what opening up the conversation about su***de looks like. This is a snapshot of hope and strength. ***dePreventionDay

“It isn’t weak to ask for help. It’s like using a flashlight when you are lost in the dark.” – Unknown

Today is ***dePreventionDay and we want to send all our love and support to anybody struggling at all right now.
As ever, the PoetsIN family is always here to hear you. Our welcoming Facebook community is always available to provide support and advice.

To learn more about PoetsIN and our mission to help reduce the staggering numbers of people still dying by su***de, follow the link below:
https://bit.ly/3VopeYP

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Did you know that we're registered on ?

This means you can raise free donations for us when you shop online! Over 8,000 retailers will make a donation to PoetsIN on your behalf when you shop with them.

All the big names like Sainsbury's, M&S, Argos and Just Eat are ready to donate at no extra cost to you. Plus, join today and we could win one of ten £100 donations!

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3Tm8d3f

Su***de is a subject that is painfully close to our hearts here at PoetsIN. Ahead of ***dePreventionDay, we want to highlight the life-changing ripple effect su***de has not only on the immediate family but beyond.

With almost 6,000 registered deaths by su***de in the UK, we’re now dealing with a pandemic that desperately needs more focus from the Government. And when you add the figures for attempted su***des into the mix, the numbers of people impacted by this topic are huge.

When someone takes their own life, they leave behind a trail of pain, loss and unanswered questions.

We wrote a blog last year that explored this topic, packed with useful information and advice that anybody affected by su***de will be able to relate to.

To read this blog, follow the link below:
https://bit.ly/3L4VVYz

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Your story matters. Your life matters. Hold on and lean on us through the storm.

What a great afternoon. Wonderful conversation and planning with Gayle for next Sunday's Harvathon, raising funds for PoetsIN.

There’s still time to sign up for as little as a 5k walk to help us make a difference to the lives of adults, children and young people.

Happy World Charity Day!

Today marks and provides us with an opportunity to explain some of the challenges we face here at PoetsIN in our mission to help as many people struggling with their mental health as possible.

While some of the UK’s biggest charities spend up to 25% of their multi-million-pound annual budget on marketing alone, with senior members of staff paid salaries well in the six figures, PoetsIN is run by a skeleton team of committed people as well as volunteers.

It’s the donations from our supporters that allow us to do the work we do, and if we’re going to continue to grow and reach more people, we need your support.

So, on this World Charity Day, rather than automatically donating to one of the massive charitable organisations, remember those smaller charities that make the absolute most out of every penny we receive to ensure we’re helping as many people as possible.

If you’d like to donate to PoetsIN and support the work we do, follow the link below:
https://bit.ly/3UNZNzb

We’re at a welcome fair at Stamford College today.

We’ll be talking to lots of new and existing students today about their mental health and wellbeing and things they can do to support their mental health.

Thank you for hosting us, Stamford College ❤️🧠

We’re now on Tiltify! A fun and gamified way to raise vital funds for charity. By creating a fundraiser for PoetsIN you can get donations from your friends, families and communities while setting challenges and unlocking rewards.

Start your FUNdraising today!

https://bit.ly/3XfgIxU

The PoetsIN team spent a fantastic day at the Longueville Court Care Home last month alongside our friends from Azets UK.
Having chosen to volunteer with PoetsIN as part of the ESG commitment, the Azets team joined us at Longueville Court to spend the day with the residents. And what a day it was.

While we were there to provide residents with information to support their mental health and well-being, it’s fair to say we all came away from the day with more knowledge about life than we arrived with.

It was such a pleasure to speak to some incredible people who have lived fascinating lives. And we’d like to thank the team at Azets for their enthusiasm and commitment.

If you’d like to support PoetsIN and volunteer, get in touch via the link below:

https://bit.ly/3Vi7tKL

🌅 Don’t let the end-of-summer blues bring you down.

If the end of the summer is making you feel down, don’t worry – you're not alone.

While there are some parallels between end-of-summer blues and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), they aren’t the same. But just because one can be diagnosed and is therefore viewed as the more serious of the two, the end-of-summer blues are a very real thing and shouldn’t be dismissed.

As we enter September, remember to be kind to yourself and don’t feel under pressure to make any drastic changes just because the summer holidays are over.

⦁ Acknowledge your feelings and accept that they are valid
⦁ Look back at your summer memories
⦁ Begin planning for next summer and give yourself lots to look forward to
⦁ Start a new hobby or pick up an old one

The PoetsIN Facebook community is always here to provide you with a safe space to talk about your feelings. To get in touch, follow the link below:
https://bit.ly/3VopeYP

😞 Trauma: 10 strategies to help you cope.

Trauma comes in many shapes and sizes, and not always in the form you’d expect.

While the word trauma may lead you to think of some of the horrific images we’ve recently seen from Ukraine, Gaza and beyond, it can often be brought about by seemingly smaller issues.

Trauma is defined by an event, or a series of events, that leads to an individual feeling overwhelmed by emotions that can affect both their physical and mental wellbeing. The impact of these events can often be underestimated at the time, with the effects only being felt until way later.

In this blog, we explore trauma and provide some useful strategies to cope with the feelings associated with it.
https://bit.ly/44AWot7

✅ Achieving real results every day!

At PoetsIN, we’re 100% committed to what we do every day because we’ve seen first-hand the positive impact we’ve been able to make in people’s lives.

From speaking to our members, clients, volunteers and staff, we know that working with PoetsIN doesn’t just help in the short term, but, more importantly, brings benefits in the long term.

People working with PoetsIN tell us…
📈 99% experienced a reduction in anxiety symptoms
📈 99% experienced a reduction in depression symptoms
📈 100% experienced a reduction in stress
📈 100% claimed PoetsIN is important to them

And we’re not even close to achieving everything we want to do. Join us on our journey to making real, lasting change when it comes to mental health awareness and access to crucial services for all.

To learn more about the real results, visit us at: https://bit.ly/3Pz1mQS

A little silly Friday feel-good poem.

“Forgive us for turning things blue, but there’s nobody as effing cool as you.
“You’re totally IT, the absolute sh*t.
“And we’re speaking no cap, it’s all true.”

“It’s 3 am. While the world around her lies fast asleep, she’s wide awake; awake and utterly alone…”

Loneliness can affect people at different times and in a variety of ways. For people who have suffered or are suffering from loneliness, it can feel as though there isn’t anyone in the world who understands what they are going through.

This time of the year can really enhance these feelings, as our social media feeds are flooded with snapshots of happiness seemingly being enjoyed by everyone but you.

The truth is, 33% of the world population is currently experiencing loneliness, and it’s something most of us can relate to, even those without any other mental health concerns.

In this article, we look at what it means to be lonely and provide some expert tips on how to combat feelings of loneliness.
https://www.poetsin.com/poetsin/loneliness-tips-to-cope-with-feeling-alone/

Help us, help you.

This year, PoetsIN is on target to have supported more than 6500 individuals with our Creative Mental Health programmes, our Creative Mentorship plans, bespoke Wellbeing in the Workplace packages, assemblies, webinars, wellbeing calls and more. And we’re only just getting started!

But if we’re going to reach our goal this year of helping more people than ever before, we need your help! We rely on donations as a charity, 85% of which goes directly to helping people.

And, did you know, businesses who make charitable donations can claim a tax relief and demonstrate their commitment to their ESG responsibilities?

To learn more about PoetsIN and the work we do, follow the link below:

https://bit.ly/4fPlGdc

“PoetsIN is the perfect reflection of honest hearts coming together to share art.”

We’re incredibly proud of the community we’ve built and the people we’ve been able to help through it.

If you’d like to learn more about PoetsIN, the work we do, why we do it, and who we’ve helped, follow the link below:
https://bit.ly/3j5i3XY

Were you aware that as many as 50% of employees have experienced at least one characteristic of burnout during their careers?

Burnout at work can happen even when you’re not feeling overly stressed.

From greater job demands and expectations to a lack of social interaction, or an inability to find a proper balance between work and home life. Before you know it, you’re overwhelmed and struggling with the feelings this brings up.

Here at PoetsIN, we help break down any boundaries related to mental health and provide employees and employers with the tools required to ensure a happy and healthy environment for all.

To speak to our team about we can help your business provide a healthy and happy working environment for all, follow the link below:
https://bit.ly/3V1ksB0

We’re here to listen so that no one has to feel unheard. Your story matters. ❤️

On this , we want to shine a light on the mental health challenges faced by young people here in the UK and around the world.

A 2021 survey found that one in six young people in the UK aged between 5 and 16 had a probable mental health problem.

From school stresses to the pressures that come with social media, combined with the thousand other complicated feelings and thoughts that come with being young, it’s more important than ever that children feel supported and know that support is available.

We run a series of mental health workshops specifically designed for young people that we provide to schools, youth groups and other organisations. To learn more, follow the link below:
https://bit.ly/3vb03kG

The history of ‘depression’

When speaking about mental health, how often do we use words and phrases without really knowing what they mean?

Take depression, for example. The word is now used as something of an umbrella term to cover a range of feelings, but what does it mean in a historical sense?

Depression isn’t new, but how long has the word been used and where does it come from?
This blog explains more: https://bit.ly/468Vshm

🎈 Learning to let go of guilt

An often-underestimated aspect of struggling with poor mental health is the huge dash of guilt that comes along with it.

Missed an event because you felt you couldn’t leave the house?
Not checked in with your friends or family for a while?
Struggled with your sleep so overslept for an appointment?

There are so many ways in which having a mental illness can result in feeling guilty, all of it slowly adding up and weighing us down.

In this blog, our co-founder Sammie explains the importance of learning to let go of guilt.
To read, visit: https://bit.ly/4bPgVgJ

📚 Happy National Book Lovers Day!

We absolutely love reading here at PoetsIN and are massive believers in the incredible benefits it has on our mental health.

Research has shown that even reading as little as six minutes a day can reduce stress levels by 60% by reducing your heart rate, easing muscle tension and altering your state of mind.

What are you reading today?

Self-image can be a year-long battle for a lot of people. If you struggle with your appearance or body image, the summer can feel like a particularly challenging time.

A lot of people are uncomfortable with wearing clothing that shows a lot of skin, displays self-harm scarring, or has the potential to trigger body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).

The most important thing to know is that you’re not alone. In fact, 60% of adults in the UK have felt a negative emotion about their body image, and 1 in 3 adults have been so stressed by a negative body image that they’ve felt overwhelmed or unable to cope.

But what can you do to deal with these feelings?
⦁ Avoid following social media accounts that might trigger negative self-image feelings
⦁ Model positive self-talk by treating yourself kindly
⦁ Don’t judge other people’s appearances – this will help you to treat yourself with compassion and without judgement
⦁ Be aware of the language you use with friends and family and the potential damage it could cause
⦁ Reach out if you’re really struggling

As ever, our Facebook community is always here to lend an ear.
To get in touch, follow the link below: https://bit.ly/3VopeYP

Let your be this! You’re doing great. 💚

Keep going 💪 ✨️