Rockinghorse Children's Charity’s Post

This April is National Stress Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness of how prevalent stress is to our daily lives, and highlights how many people struggle. Here's a quick Q&A about stress and seeking help, as part of our support for this important awareness campaign: ❓ What is stress? Stress is a natural psychological and physiological response to demands or pressures from the environment. It's your body's reaction to a challenge or a threat. While stress can sometimes be positive, motivating you to perform well under pressure, it can also become overwhelming when it exceeds your ability to cope. ❓ How do I know if I'm stressed? There are many signs and symptoms that are indicators that your body could be under too much pressure. These include psychological signs such as poor concentration, low mood and depression; emotional signs including mood swings, feeling tearful and angry/ frustrated; and physical signs such as frequent colds, panic attacks and fatigue. There are also behavioural signs including absenteeism, withdrawal, addiction and relationship problems. ❓ Where can I get help? If you notice these symptoms for a prolonged time or they worsen, make an appointment to see your GP or call NHS 111. If you live in England, you can also refer yourself for psychological therapy through the NHS IAPT service without seeing your GP. There are also a number of charities that offer support, such as Mind, Shout UK and PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide. #SavingLives #RandalFoundation Randal Charitable Foundation #stressawarenessmonth #stressawarenessmonth2024 #mentalhealth #stress #anxiety #depression #grants #charitywork #charitysupport #charityfundraising  #charitysupport #grantgiving #grantfunding #fundraising #charitypartner #funding #nonprofit #community #philanthropy #charity #givingback #donate #childrenshealth #support #charitablegiving #charitabletrust #charitablefoundation #donations #healthcareforall #educationforall Rachael McCormack Dr Nik Kotecha OBE DL

In recent years, eating disorders among children and young adults have surged significantly. Coping with conditions like anorexia or bulimia is incredibly challenging, and for children battling these disorders can feel like an uphill struggle. This is why supporting specialist units helping to support children and these young people are so important 💛 💙 So on #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek, we want to help raise awareness for those who are struggling. How can you support this? By donating to support the work we do - https://lnkd.in/dTQVikz. #Children #ChildrensCharity #Health #Wellbeing #Sussex #Rockinghorse #Charity

🌍✨ On this Mental Health Day, we invite you to reflect on the mental well-being of those around you. Grief can profoundly impact mental health, and as we continue to support individuals navigating their healing and grief journeys, your support is more crucial than ever. At our organization, we provide essential resources like free one-to-one support sessions, groups, and webinars, helping thousands in Halton, Peel, and beyond cope with their grief. However, these vital services rely heavily on donations, as we do not receive direct, ongoing funding for these core programs. Consider making a donation today to help us continue providing the support that many need. Together, we can ensure that no one faces their grief alone and that mental health remains a priority in our community. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference! 💚 Link in bio or visit https://lnkd.in/gfmUs2um to donate. #MentalHealthDay #GriefSupport #CommunityCare #GiveToday #NonProfit #Charity #Grief

🌍 On #WorldMentalHealthDay, it's more important than ever to step up and advocate for mental health awareness. As Maya Angelou wisely said, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Today, let’s create spaces where people feel heard, supported, and understood. Let’s come together to support incredible organizations like Dorset Mind, who are always there to listen and provide vital support when it’s needed most. 🤝 Together, we can ensure there's #NoMindLeftBehind. Let’s break the stigma, encourage open conversations, and remind everyone that help is always available. #WMHD2024 #MentalHealthMatters #WorldMentalHealthDay #SupportEachOt

🌍✨ On this Mental Health Day, we invite you to reflect on the mental well-being of those around you. Grief can profoundly impact mental health, and as we continue to support individuals navigating their healing and grief journeys, your support is more crucial than ever. At our organization, we provide essential resources like free one-to-one support sessions, groups, and webinars, helping thousands in Halton, Peel, and beyond cope with their grief. However, these vital services rely heavily on donations, as we do not receive direct, ongoing funding for these core programs. Consider making a donation today to help us continue providing the support that many need. Together, we can ensure that no one faces their grief alone and that mental health remains a priority in our community. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference! 💚 Link in bio or visit https://lnkd.in/g8Dn-YjM to donate. #MentalHealthDay #GriefSupport #CommunityCare #GiveToday #NonProfit #Charity #Grief

Today’s the day! Any donation you make during the Big Give #Kind2Mind campaign, between midday today to midday 28th May, will be DOUBLED! Making the money you donate go twice as far! What your donation could help us achieve: £1,000 – will pay for arts and craft sessions to support mental health and wellbeing for ALL of our groups £1,000 – covers the cost of a lunch and play session for our younger members to get together £3,000 – to run our first information roadshow to reach more families in need of practical and mental health support £5,000 – will cover staff costs to support a mixed group of members with complex needs overnight stay in London https://lnkd.in/gPDxVPdT Double your donation - it’s a win win! #biggive #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessweek #doublethedifference #kangaroos #bringingcolourtothelivesofpeoplewithlearningdisabilities

Confession: I skipped breakfast and delayed lunch today. That is disordered eating. I've been struggling with disordered eating pretty regularly for my whole life, but it's gotten more noticeable and severe in the last couple years. For Project HEAL's HEAL Week, I want to normalize the fact that many professionals in the #mentalhealth field are actively struggling in silence (and, sometimes, receiving help), just like the people we serve. I know that I have the privilege of sharing this publicly, as sometimes professionals in this space have limitations on "self-disclosure" or just might feel uncomfortable sharing their difficulties. If you relate to this and want to help people like me - and people like you - get the help they need, support Project HEAL by donating at tinyurl.com/healweek24 Your gift makes a difference.

Free knowledge alert! Planning your Will can be a little easier with helpful tips!  This 20-minute webinar from #WillPower gives great advice for impactful estate planning. Including:  1️⃣ How to support family and a charity like the Canadian Mental Health Association, National in your Will  2️⃣ How doing so can decrease your tax burden  3️⃣ How to create an ethical Will with ease  4️⃣  Where to find help     Register here https://ow.ly/TZ2150Rckm8    #financialplanning #charity #keepthelovegoing 

Taking steps towards wellness, one stride at a time! 🚶♂️. Let's lace up those trainers, hit the pavement, and stride towards a healthier, happier workplace together! #WellnessWednesday #HealthyLiving #TeamGoals

"When I was growing up, I just felt like I was wrong or different and like the world wasn't built for me. Research is the only way that the world will change". Juliette explains how movement helps with her mental health in this short film. By donating today, not only will you be part of the next leap forward in mental health care, but your donation will be doubled at no cost to yourself. Every donation, big or small, is doubled, bringing us closer to life-changing discoveries and support for those who need it most. Support #MentalHealthResearch today, and be part of something transformative. https://lnkd.in/gH-cTvQr #MentalHealthBreakthrough #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MHAW