Leshia Patterson

Beauty is all around. We just need to notice it

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Alt text: Colourful gradient image with bold black and white text that reads: “Look for the people who make you feel heard.” Picture by @anxiety.positive.

“Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” David Augsburger

Be the one who creates space. Who lets others feel seen, understood, and welcome, just as they are.

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#kindness #positivity #belonging

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Illustrated image titled “Self-Care for May” by @positivelypresent. The image features 20 hand-drawn suggestions for self-care throughout May, each paired with a simple icon. Phrases include: “go somewhere you’ve never been,” “open the vault of your heart,” “focus in those who love you,” “patch up any heartache,” “send a hand-written note,” “express your feelings freely,” “take a swing at a new goal,” and “perform only as your true self.” Drawings include a swing, a heart with a plaster, a teapot, a flower, a graduation cap, and a circus tent. The artwork uses soft pastel tones and gold stars to create a gentle and encouraging feel. Picture by @positivelypresent

“Self-care means giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” Katie Reed

Sometimes the kindest thing we can do is put ourselves back on the list.
It’s not selfish. It’s necessary.

To pause. To reset. To remember we matter too.

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#SelfCare #kindness

Art by positivelypresent

Wishing everyone a peaceful evening as we continue to fight for our democracy.

There’s always time to be compassionate and kind. Black writing on a white background with a green line border, a red flower and a blue flower. Picture by Luke John Matthew Arnold

“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” Henry James

Kindness never goes out of season. Every moment is a chance to care. Compassion makes the world gentler.

#kindness #positivity

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Happiness is not the absence problems, it’s the ability to find gratitude in the midst of them

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"Diane's" coping strategy, and a logic to mania 4 min 01 sec YouTube video by Terry Lynch

"Diane's" coping strategy, and how this may have contributed to mania later in life: 4 minute video - youtu.be/9thYh1w3wk8

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#psychologist #counsellor #psychotherapist #therapy #mentalillness #trauma

Text: “I feel a kind of loneliness that seeing people on screen doesn’t seem to ease.”

Text: “We started seeing images of NHS [workers] that lost their lives trying to save ours... they were disproportionately black.”

🧵 Five years on since the first lockdown, we are still seeing the profound impacts of the #Covid19 pandemic - including in rising levels of mental health problems.

Spring self-care picture by positively present Protect your peace make your own luck. Take note of tiny Beauty put yourself out there refresh your nest be kind to earth established boundaries uproot bad habits make time for fun go on an adventure get some fresh air celebrate positive change give out lots of love collaborate with others stay hydrated follow your own rainbow enjoy your alone time allow change to happen get some fresh air. Black text on a white background with lots of little drawings, colourful

“Rest and self-care are so important. Take time to replenish your spirit. You cannot support others from an empty vessel.” Eleanor Brownn

Spring is the perfect time to pause, reset, and focus on what you need. 🧡

#spring #kindness #positivity

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You’ll get there. Enjoy right here for now. Picture by anxiety positive. Black writing on a rainbow background.

“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” Mary Anne Radmacher

You’ll get there 🧡

#belief #kindness #positivity

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Revealed: the shocking violence being faced daily by nurses | Nursing Times Find out the results of an exclusive Nursing Times and Unison survey looking at the issue of violence against nurses and midwives.

Revealed: the shocking violence being faced daily by nurses

www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/re... via @nursingtimes.bsky.social

Tweet others how you’d like to be tweeted 🐦🎶

There is never an excuse for online bullying. Find out more here: buff.ly/N7tImWO

Community Food Banks need support now more than ever. 

Here are five ways you can help. Thank you! 

#BanktheFood
#localfoodbank 

#techforgood 
#makeadifference

Navigating the Mental Health Bill: Key themes from Committee Stage - Centre for Mental Health Zainab outlines the key issues raised in the House of Lords debate on reform to the Mental Health Act.

As the #MentalHealthBill makes its way through Parliament and committee stage comes to an end, policy & public affairs assistant Zainab explains the key topics raised for both children and adults - and what happens next:
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/navigating-t... @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social

Just one week left to let us know what questions are most important to you when it comes to mental health, sleep and body clocks.
What questions should research be focusing on? What do you want answered?

Let us know: edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

#mentalhealth #haveyoursay #bodyclock

Picture by gingerpantrylife Picture of a pink jug with red flowers and the white Writing says be true to you

“If you’re your authentic self, you have no competition.” Scott Stratten.

Embrace your true self; you are truly wonderful. 🧡

#kindness #belief

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On a white rectangle green text at the centre says: "The combination of unmanageable workloads, exposure to trauma, and inadequate support creates a perfect storm for acute mental ill health". In the bottom right hand corner is a small green logo that says: patient safety learning - the hub.

Psychotherapist Claire Goodwin-Fee is the founder and CEO of @frontline19.bsky.social. In this blog, Claire explains how systemic pressures and stigma around mental health are continuing to leave healthcare staff extremely vulnerable.

Link: www.pslhub.org/learn/cultur...

Unpaid carers feeling overwhelmed, with over half saying they need more support from councils to take a break

www.carersuk.org/press-releas... via @carers-uk.bsky.social

Sending love to those who feel lonely are grieving are single have a partner feel down need closure miss someone needs space or healing nine different hearts Red and pink picture by self-care Spotlight

Sending love to those who may need it today.

Sometimes, just knowing someone cares makes all the difference. 🧡🧡🧡

#love #kindness

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Things were difficult
Things went well
Things will be difficult
Things will go well

All of these are true at the same time, so aim to be a realistic optimist ☔️🌤️

HRT associated with reduced risk of psychosis relapse in middle-aged women https://buff.ly/4gNM4En

"Hormone treatment was associated with a 16% reduced risk of psychosis relapse, and this relationship was strongest when hormone treatment was initiated earlier (e.g. from the ages of 40-55)."

Peer support interventions delivered by paid peer & family workers https://buff.ly/4iEITAt

Magenta Simmons & Belle Boland blog an umbrella review by Ruth Cooper et al from Mental Health PRU on effectiveness & implementation of #PeerSupport interventions in #MentalHealth.

Needed to see this

Know someone who’s dreading 2025? Please don’t wait for them to reach out. Instead ‘reach in’ to them. It may be hard to do, but also the most important conversation for both of you. Asking if they’ve seen the StayingSafe.net website is a gentle way to introduce a #SafetyPlan to help them stay safer

Always remember your work isn’t found in the opinion of others. It’s literally impossible to please everyone it doesn’t make you weak to ask for help not everything you think is true. Picture by Personal hype girl.

When things feel too busy or too much, pause and take a moment - a few simple reminders may make all the difference.

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#kindness #BeYou

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Slip off..

Evening

The Dark Side of Social Media: What You Don’t See - Lovirae Explore the hidden consequences of social media on mental health, relationships, and society—and why awareness is more critical than ever.

But behind the glossy filters, viral dances, and endless scrolling lies a darker reality—one that doesn’t fit neatly into an Instagram story.
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