(Source: https://www.brecon-radnor.co.uk) As the challenges of COVID-19 continue into 2022, the NHS remains open and is still here to help. But health professionals from across Powys are encouraging people to make some small changes to improve their health and wellbeing.
As part of the Welsh Government’s Help Us Help You campaign, Stuart Bourne, Director of Public Health from Powys Teaching Health Board, said there are some simple things we can do which can make a big difference to our health and wellbeing:
Mr Bourne said: “If you lead a healthier lifestyle, you are more likely to live longer and less likely to develop serious illnesses and health conditions. Help us help you by relieving the stress on our NHS by doing what you can to stay healthy.”
Look after your mental health
Freda Lacey, Mental Health Partnership Manager at Powys Teaching Health Board, said: “There are a number of things we can do which can help protect and improve our mental wellbeing. We know that levels of anxiety are higher than before the pandemic so it’s really important that we do what we can.”
“Being more active, eating well, making sure you’re getting enough sleep and connecting with friends and family – whether that’s in a virtual sense or safely face-to-face - are all things you can do to help protect your mental health.
There is free support available:
• If you’re aged 16 or over living in Wales and are experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, depression or stress then you can access a free online therapy service through SilverCloud without needing to go through your GP. You can sign up to Silvercloud for free here: https://nhswales.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/
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