Looking after your mental health (easy read)
![Your mind](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Think1.png?itok=p1Wu0u3v)
Mental health is about how you feel in your mind.
![Different emotions](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Feelings.png?itok=T361ns_n)
You will feel different emotions at different times.
![Happy person](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Happy.png?itok=_JMBvCOd)
You should feel good and happy as much as possible.
![Sad person](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Cry%203%20%282%29.png?itok=TlSotjUY)
It is normal to feel sad or worried sometimes.
![Sad more than happy](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Sad%20happy.png?itok=bstOWEqF)
If you feel sad more than you feel happy, you might have a problem with your mental health.
![Group of sad people](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Group%2066.png?itok=DFPAzs1p)
Lots of people have problems with their mental health.
![Comforting hug](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Comfort%20Hug%202.png?itok=sr5pcDcZ)
There is help you can get if you have problems with your mental health.
![Happy person](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Thumb%20up%2011%20%281%29.png?itok=wYPcePyk)
It is important to look after your mental health.
![Sad to happy](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Sad%20to%20happy.png?itok=JbAeJEgh)
There are things you can do to make your mental health better.
![Happy people exercising](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Dance%20Fit%203%20%281%29.png?itok=ASX_cXJR)
Exercise is good for your mental health.
![Person exercising and walking](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Exercise.png?itok=BCAChx0f)
You could go to the gym or just go for a walk.
![Different exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Exercise2.png?itok=W1OBEGEI)
There are lots of different ways to exercise.
![Healthy food](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Food%20Healthy%20%281%29.png?itok=ToBUUA6Z)
Eating healthy food can make you feel good.
![Fruit and vegetables](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Healthy%20diet%20%281%29.png?itok=RXPJ9s6_)
You should eat lots of fruit and vegetables.
![Water](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Bottled%20Water.png?itok=esm9kaad)
Drink lots of water.
![Junk food](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Junk%20food2.png?itok=bFl9kGo3)
Try not to eat too many snacks like crisps and chocolate.
![Keeping clean](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Wash%20Hands%20Room%20%281%29.png?itok=djgrtpKh)
You need to keep yourself clean.
![Shower](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Shower.png?itok=LhnCasVP)
Try to wash yourself every day.
![Person washing their clothes](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Wash%20clothes.png?itok=YdIdRLRc)
Put on clean clothes.
![Sleeping](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Sleep%202%20%281%29.png?itok=I6ZaPQqq)
It is important to get enough sleep at night.
![Sleeping during the day](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Day%20sleep.png?itok=Ht5RNadZ)
Try not to sleep too much during the day.
![Hobbies](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Hobbies.png?itok=5YEDxesG)
Some people have hobbies that make them happy.
![Cooking and gardening](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Cooking%20gardening.png?itok=YpSTVhft)
Hobbies are things like cooking or gardening.
![Family](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Family%202%20%282%29.png?itok=4xhGL2zC)
Seeing friends or family can also make you happy.
![Two people talking and hugging](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Mother%20Daughter%201%20%282%29.png?itok=CdoYxXJH)
It is good to have people to talk to.
![Happy person](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Tristan%202.png?itok=sY18Zifj)
You should try to find things that you enjoy doing.
![Sad person](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Sad2.png?itok=lzVZD3AQ)
If you are not feeling good, breathing exercises can help.
![Breathe in](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Mindful%20Breathe%20In.png?itok=v0jdHzHG)
Breathe in through your nose.
![Hold your breath](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Hold%20breathe.png?itok=muG19t2e)
Hold your breath for 2 seconds.
![Breathe out](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Mindful%20Breathe%20Out.png?itok=hfEFOYUX)
Then breathe out slowly through your mouth.
![Breathe in](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Mindful%20Breathe%20In_0.png?itok=3gjmXi-f)
Do this again to help you feel more calm.
![Emotions](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Feelings_0.png?itok=rQrV9SqP)
There are lots of different signs that you might have a problem with your mental health.
![Sad person](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Upset%201%20%281%29.png?itok=knrxU6xC)
You might feel sad more than usual.
![Sleeping](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Sleep%20%281%29_0.png?itok=x7TQ4b0B)
You might feel really tired.
![Isolated person](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Isolated%202.png?itok=yfNnsQ8w)
You might want to be on your own.
![Refusing food](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Food%20no%20thanks.png?itok=5vUnlwWk)
You may not want to eat food.
![Crying person](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Breakdown%20%282%29.png?itok=Kvak9HkI)
You might be thinking about hurting yourself.
![Fast heartbeat](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Chest%20Pain%202%20%281%29.png?itok=sTkQdkpO)
Your heart might beat really fast.
![Feeling sick](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Feel%20sick%20%281%29.png?itok=UpIfmdyh)
You might feel sick.
![Sad person](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Comfort1%20%282%29.png?itok=idNxWYRZ)
If you can not do anything to make yourself feel better you might have a problem with your mental health.
![Sad group of people](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Group%2066_0.png?itok=Z1uBBNiW)
Lots of people have problems with their mental health.
![People hugging](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Rashid%20pauline%203.png?itok=cWfhjUoe)
If you are worried about your mental health you are not alone.
![Talking](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Talk%20and%20listen%20%282%29.png?itok=1qu0cqn6)
You should speak to a person you trust.
![Talk to doctor](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/GP%20Doctor%206.png?itok=ZkQBzGXf)
You should also talk to your doctor.
![Counsellor](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Grief%20Counsellor%205%20%281%29_0.png?itok=N9qQ6cm0)
Your doctor might be able to find someone for you to talk to.
![Medicine](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Tablets%20%281%29.png?itok=dhxvMwn9)
They might give you medicine to try and make you feel better.
![Telling people](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2024-01/Speak%20up%20bubble1.png?itok=W5qQ1WWP)
It is really important to tell people if you are worried.