Wellbeing Guidance and Resources for Social Care
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Overview of Wellbeing for Social Care | Social Care Wellbeing Toolkit v3 April 2022
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
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Check in, Check out…
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Take a moment to reflect on what you have been involved with today.
Identify three things that went well. Acknowledge what may have been difficult.
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Remind yourself that it’s okay to ask for help.
Remember to be proud of the work you did today.
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Take a moment to check in with your colleagues.
Are they okay?
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Choose an action that signifies the end of the working day.
How are you going to rest and recharge?
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Reflection…
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Replaying what you have been through
Images or other memories
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Pay attention
to different thoughts and feelings that weren’t around before the pandemic
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Re-evaluation of
people, job, relationships
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Change in
mood and habits
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When to ask for help…
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If you are experiencing high levels of distress.
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If you are unable to focus at work or home, are unable to perform daily activities, make decisions, or have poor sleep over a long period.
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If you have significantly increased or changed your use of substances this may include alcohol, fitness activities, food.
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If those around you are very worried about you.
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If you are worried about your ability to keep yourself safe.
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