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February | Mental Health
Welcome to our latest Age Well newsletter!
Maintaining good mental health and wellbeing is important throughout our lives, no matter what age we are.
There are some simple steps you can take in order to maintain and improve your mental health, enabling you to become healthier and happier.
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Manage your mental health
NHS Every Mind Matters quiz
Every Mind Matters is here to help you manage and maintain your mental health.
Take the quiz to get your free plan - designed to help you deal with stress and anxiety, boost your mood and improve your sleep.
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a technique you can learn to help you become more self-aware, feel calmer and less stressed and cope with difficult or unhelpful thoughts.
It has roots in Buddhism and meditation, but you don't have to be spiritual, or have any particular beliefs, to try it.
For more information, visit the Mind website.
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Accessing support
Pathfinder Alliance
Pathfinder Alliance provides mental health and wellbeing support for West Sussex residents
Through Pathfinder, you can also access clinical services, provided by nurses and occupational therapists from Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Visit Pathfinder to find out more or see the drop-in sessions they run in some of our libraries below.
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Events
Our libraries run great events that aim to support people to age well. To see all that’s on offer, visit our library events website or drop into your local library.
Below are the time and dates of our mental health advice and drop-in sessions from Pathfinder.
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Adur and Worthing
Lancing Library
First Thursday of the month
2.00pm - 4.00pm
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Crawley
Crawley Library
First, second, third and fifth Tuesdays of every month
11.00am - 1.00pm
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Useful links
Man with a pan - Carers Support are running cookery courses for male carers in West Sussex. Go along to cook nutritious meals and meet new people - both of which are great for improving your wellbeing!
Your Mind Matters - Visit Age UK's website for more information on their campaign.
Spend time outdoors - Do some gardening, visit a local park or beach, or explore the South Downs National Park.
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Don’t forget there’s more information on www.westsussex.gov.uk/agewell.
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