Happy May members and friends!
It's Mental Health Awareness Week, of which this years theme is Loneliness.
With many of us having experienced isolation, especially during the pandemic, the feeling of loneliness will be all too familiar.
Some of Health Foundry's amazing members are breaking the stigma around mental health issues and seeking support, as well as improving mental health services and access to care here in the UK. They include:
Thalamos, who are digitising the Mental Health Act
MeeToo: anonymous peer-to-peer support app for young people
re;mind: self-help app for trauma, PTSD or C-PTSD support
Doctors in Distress: support for Healthcare Workers
Helsa Helps: improving LGBTQ+ mental health and wellbeing through training, support and research
First Aid for feelings by The Helpful Clinic
And many more.
Dealing with loneliness can be difficult, but there are things we can all do to cope, raise awareness and prevent some of the negative feelings that come with it. You can download and share the Mental Health Foundation's help and advice guide for coping strategies that may useful for you or someone you know.
It's also International Nurses Day, and we'd like to say a big thank you to the amazing nurses and midwifes in our community and worldwide for the care and dedication they give to patients everyday!
Follow the link here to read the rest of our newsletter, including this month’s member feature on the award-winning Little Journey, upcoming healthtech events, opportunities and more.