Emotional Well-Being at Wyke

As we move into Spring 2021, nights are getting lighter and on Sunday 28th March 2021 at 2am clocks Spring forward 1 hour. Everything seems full of promise, flowers are growing and new life is appearing. Lets take this opportunity to Spring into action and set goals and targets and think of ways to improve our wellbeing. Focus on the positives, get outside and enjoy the fresh air and with the governments road map you can start to plan more social time with friends and family. This will help you to stay connected and have some fun, boosting your well-being. Outdoor organised sport is also recommencing so maybe it is time to get back in touch with your old sports team or start a new hobby. For further information regarding the governments road map, please click on the following link; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021/covid-19-response-spring-2021-summary You can continue to access togetherall and kooth during the Easter break. Mind are also...

How you have supported your own wellbeing during this pandemic. Thank you to all our students for taking part in the learner voice survey. You identified several ways lockdown has affected your wellbeing, you highlighted feeling; Unmotivated Increased anxiety Stressed Angry Isolated Lonely Bored Affected sleep patterns Loss Feeling Sluggish Missing friends and social interactions 39% of the student population highlighted feeling unmotivated 4.84% of the student population have highlighted feeling anxious 6.14% of the student population have highlighted feeling stressed 7.46% of the student population have highlighted feeling lockdown has had a negative effect on their mental health 5.4% of the student population have highlighted feeling lonely or alone 2.68% of the student population have highlighted their sleeping patterns have been negatively affected Please remember you have access to togetherall , kooth , SHOUT , MIND and the Wyke Wellbeing Blog all of which have lots of advic...

The 1st to 7th March 2021 is Eating Disorder Awareness week. Eating disorders are a serious mental health issue which can affect any age, gender, ethnicity and background. Sufferers need lots of support and understanding to help them to get better. Talk to the people you trust about any concerns you have, there is support available to you. Take a look at the link https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/edaw and watch the video about eating disorder awareness. beateatingdisorders.org.uk provide lots of information, advice and support. You can contact them as follows: Helpline: 0808 801 0677 Studentline: 0808 801 0811 Youthline: 0808 801 0711 One-to-one Web Chat Helplines are open 365 days a year from 9am–8pm during the week, and 4pm–8pm on weekends and bank holidays.

Self-Injury Awareness Day 1st March 2021 Life Signs raises awareness and provides support for people who use self harm or self injury as a coping mechanism. As always, a thread throughout the wyke wellbeing blog is to talk to others about how you are feeling. Talk to someone you trust, see your GP and access the support available. You can access support via togetherall and look at the online courses and resources for managing your wellbeing. Talk to your parents/carers about how you are feeling so they can support you at home. You can also access MIND- self harm for more information, advice and guidance. Think about how you can resist the urge and find alternatives to self harm; Get creative Talk to someone Take a break Go for a walk Listen to music Draw Write Resist the urge for 15 minutes You can also access http://www.lifesigns.org.uk/siad/ and take a look at their advice and guidance regarding managing self injury.

Is your relationship healthy or unhealthy? Domestic abuse is not just physical abuse, domestic abuse means that you are experiencing any form of abuse perpetrated by someone you love. This can be physical but it can also be emotional, sexual, economic and isolation. It can feel very scary to be in a relationship where you do not feel safe, it is important that you talk to a trusted adult who can support you and help you to access services that can help you to understand whether your relationship is healthy or unhealthy. There is lots of support you can access, check out the following links for information and advice, including services you can contact to discuss your worries and concerns: disrespect nobody Hull DAP teen leaflet DVAP East Riding health watch- North Lincolnshire supporting victims- North Yorkshire the blue door the hide out Please do not suffer in silence, talk to someone you trust.

Time to Talk day 2021 is taking place on Thursday 4th February 2021. As we are not able to see each other in person it is more important than ever to talk to each other about how we are feeling. Talk to your parents, siblings, friends and trusted adults. Talking about your feelings or catching up with a friend will help you to feel better about yourself. Feeling isolated, having little or no motivation or finding your sleeping patterns have been disrupted by Covid 19 all have a negative impact upon your thoughts, feelings and actions. Talking to others about this helps to ease those feelings of isolation, it motivates you and keeps you connected to others. Remember we are all in this together, we are all feeling the stresses of covid and how this is affecting our basic freedoms, so we can all understand how each of us is feeling. Remember, the best way to feel better and motivated is to be active; exercise, go for a walk, run, try Yoga or Pilates, go on a bike ride or access th...

During lockdown 3.0 it is important that we prioritise our wellbeing and mental health. You are all working extremely hard to make sure you stay on track and compete all your work. You are accessing your lessons remotely and you are engaged with your learning. Well done to you all.Now you also need to make sure you are structuring your days to include wellbeing time. Think of all the things you like to do, reading, walking, running, cycling, watch movies, yoga, arts and crafts, baking, cooking, mindfulness, talk to friends….. the list can be endless. Look at the December blog for setting goals. Tips for Keeping Yourself Well: Stay Active Eat Well Sleep Well Enjoy your Hobbies (choose from the list above) Talk to Friends and Families Organise a Virtual Quiz Access Togetherall and Kooth Try mindfullness, for example: How to Relax and 10 Minute Sleep Meditation . Structure your day, see the below example; 8am-9am Wakeup, have breakfast and get showered and dressed 9:10a...