Emotional Well-Being at Wyke

Welcome back everyone. Happy New Year. Although sometimes January can feel a little flat after the Christmas break.So now is the time to think about making self care a priority. What do we mean by self care? As we are all individuals our approach to self care will be as diverse as we are. So here are just a few ideas to get you started. Make yourself a new playlist for a new year, some upbeat tunes. Think about one thing in your daily food regime you could switch out to something more healthy. Be wary of New Year's resolutions, sometimes this can make us feel guilty if we don't 'stick' to them.So perhaps make them more manageable smaller but just as important steps. e.g. when I get home I will turn my phone off for an hour and read. Exercise, a short walk or a few stretches to start the day. Meet with friends, dont be afraid to talk. Try using 'I could' instead of 'I should

Although Christmas can be a wonderful time to spend with friends and family we understand that it can also be a tough period for some, so as we get ready for the christmas break we wanted to share with you information for external services which you can access should you require any support. Hull and East Riding CAMHS crisis team 01482 301701 5pm to 9am (out of hours and weekend support) Hull CAMHS Contact Point: 01482 303688 (Daytime support- 9am- 5pm) East Riding CAMHS Contact point: 01482 303810 (Daytime support- 9am- 5pm) East Riding The Emotional Wellbeing Service, 01482 335451 Text: TALK to 60163 Email: HNF-TR.SelfReferral@nhs.net Online: iaptportal.co.uk/erew.html Lets Talk Hull 01482 247111 (17 ½+) The Warren in Hull 01482 218115 SEED Eating Disorder Support Service: 01482 718130 SAMARITANS 116 123 Papyrus 0800 068 4141. THE MIX 0808 808 4994 online community, social, confidential helpline and counselling service CRUSE te...

National Grief Awareness Week to raise awareness of all aspects of grief and loss on a national scale. It offers the opportunity to access bereavement support to all those grieving in the UK and to those working with the bereaved. To create a better understanding and raise awareness of the impact of grief. To create a better understanding of how to support those grieving the loss of someone they love. The key theme this year in 2022 is to open conversations and normalise grief. https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/ngaw/ https://www.cruse.org.uk/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/useful-contacts/ https://www.childbereavementuk.org/listing/category/support-for-young-people/

ODD SOCKS DAY! Wear odd socks Monday 14th November This week the 14th November to 18th marks Anti-bullying week. The Anti-Bullying Alliance ABA is unique coalition of organisations and individuals, working together to achieve a vision to: stop bullying and create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn. But not forgoten in this are the adults around us that may be the victims of bullying also. ODD SOCKS DAY To mark the start of Anti-bullying week, the ABA has announced Odd Socks Day to celebrate what makes us all unique and spread kindness! So dont forget, wear odds socks as a mark of our individuality and remember to be kind to one another. If you or someone you know is affected by bullying please seek help and support from staff, and follow the link https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-information/advice-and-support/

Thank you to all of you that supported, took part and engaged in World Mental Health Day at Wyke. And thank you to all the positive suggestions supplied by Wyke students.

10th -16th October is OCD Awareness Week. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder. If you live with OCD, you will usually have obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. It is estimated that 1.2% of the population in the UK have OCD. If you have obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), you have obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals and behaviours. OCD affects 1.2% of the population in the UK. A mix of different factors can cause OCD. The usual treatment options for OCD are cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and medication. If you have OCD you may find that it affects areas of your life like work or relationships. For advice, help and support https://ocdaction.org.uk/i-need-support/helpline/

World Mental Health Day 10th October 2022 The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10th October every year. The theme of 2022's World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'. Come and join us at Wyke Sixth Form College. The Listening Booth Together let's share our experiences of positive mental health. Share stories, advice and strategies that have helped with your own self care.You will have access to our very own listening booth in Oak 5. You can record your ideas annoymously through a microphone or simply jot them down on a piece of paper and drop in the box. All suggestions will go towards creating a mental health student support leaflet. There will also be.... games stalls music activities sweets prizes