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Tips For Wellness from our Mental Health In Schools Team

Self-Care

Self-care is all about the little things we do to help ourselves feel better or to keep ourselves feeling
good. This is a great way to look after our mental health and wellbeing. Self-care involves ‘checking
in’ with yourself and thinking “how do I feel today?” and understanding “what do I need today?” Self-care looks different for everybody. What works for one person may not work for someone else!

Our tips for self-care:

• Taking time-out when we are feeling overwhelmed.
• Making time for an activity which makes us feel good e.g., taking a bath, listening to music,
  going for a walk, or playing a game you enjoy.
• Doing the basic things to look after ourselves e.g., eating and sleeping well.
• Practise self-care by asking yourself the questions below:
  • How do I feel today?
  • What do I need today?
  • Do I need physical or mental self-care?
  • When can I add self-care into my day?
• Make time to do it! Repeating these Self-Care check-ins at least once each day can help improve our mental health.

Make time for a relaxation activity. Scan the QR codes, or clink on the links below for more information around self-care. Why not try the mindfulness activities in the QR codes below too:

In Coventry and Warwickshire, for any urgent mental health concerns, contact the RISE Crisis Helpline available 24/7, by calling NHS 111. Alternatively, call 999 or visit A&E in an emergency, for example if medical attention is required.

Please contact [email protected] for information and advice about mental health and well-being for your child and your family.