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Wellbeing Wednesday: Are you okay?

May 11, 2021

1 in 8 men have common mental health concerns, men are often less likely to talk to someone.

Consider ways to support your wellbeing here are four ways to make a start:

  • Connect with others, stay engaged, spend time with people who make you feel good
  • Take notice be in the present, explore your surroundings and find new places to visit
  • Learn something new
  • Stay Active being outside and being active can help lift our mood. Fancy getting fitter? try this link:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/

Be sure to also check out a a podcast featuring Prince William talking to Peter Crouch around the topic of mental health in football by clicking here.

Wellbeing sanctuary:

Would you like to take 30-90 minutes to look after yourself? We very rarely take the time, so why not book now! The Wellbeing Sanctuary gives you the chance to de-stress and relax in a confidential safe place.

The sanctuary has a variety of offerings including:

  • Massage
  • Chill out downtime over a tea/coffee and a biscuit
  • A chat – a listening ear to hear anything you want to talk about in confidence
  • Meditation
  • Mindfulness
  • Relaxation hypnotherapy
  • Music therapy

Note: Social distancing measures are in place and PPE and sanitisation is provided on site.

To book please contact the wellbeing team on 0121 507 5886 to book your free session.

The sanctuary is only a 5 minute drive away from City Hospital and a 10 minute. drive away from Sandwell Hospital (Learning Works on Unett Street, Smethwick, B66 3SY) with free secured parking right outside.

For further details please see daily sanctuary information sheet.