Supporting someone experiencing menopause can make a huge difference đź’™
Menopause can affect mental health, confidence, sleep, stress levels and overall wellbeing - and sometimes, simply feeling listened to and understood can help more than people realise.
You can support someone by:
✨ Listening without judgement
✨ Being patient and understanding
✨ Checking in regularly
✨ Encouraging open conversations
✨ Respecting their experiences and needs
A little empathy and support can go a long way.
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re shining a light on boxing’s power beyond the ring 💙🥊
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At @unityboxingcentre in Rotherham, weekly mental health sessions - delivered in partnership with @rbmind - are creating a safe space for physical activity, connection and positivity đź‘Š
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Hear from the team at the club, Richard from Mind, and one participant using the sessions as part of their recovery journey.
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Just one example of the incredible work happening in England Boxing clubs across the country ❤️
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Menopause affects millions of people every year - but many still don’t realise the impact it can have on everyday life.
From sleep problems and brain fog to anxiety, confidence and emotional wellbeing, the reality of menopause is often much bigger than people expect.
Swipe through to learn more about some of the facts, experiences and challenges people can face during menopause đź’™
For more information, visit: /how-we-can-help/
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we are encouraging insights and light on the menopause.
Help, advice and support is available and no one should feel isolated during a phase like that.
For more information, visit: /how-we-can-help/
For Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re standing together to help break the stigma surrounding mental health
đź’ Every conversation, every act of support, and every moment of understanding helps create a world where people feel safer reaching out for help when they need it most đź’™
For more information on support we offer, visit /
Fear is part of being human đź’™
Feeling afraid, anxious, or uncertain doesn’t mean you’re failing.
We’re here to help you find the right support for you.
Find out more using this link: /how-we-can-help/
Self-care during menopause matters đź’™
Taking care of yourself can make a real difference to your mental wellbeing during this stage of life.
That might mean:
✨ Being kinder to yourself
✨ Taking time to rest
✨ Talking openly about how you feel
✨ Trying new coping techniques
✨ Making your own needs a priority
You don’t have to have it all figured out - small steps still count.
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re encouraging people to recognise the signs of menopause and how it can impact mental health 💙
Menopause affects everyone differently. For some, symptoms can be mild. For others, they can have a substantial impact on daily life, confidence, relationships and emotional wellbeing. Common signs can include:
• Anxiety or low mood
• Difficulty sleeping
• Brain fog or poor concentration
• Irritability or feeling overwhelmed
• Changes in confidence or motivation
No one should feel like they have to struggle in silence. Find out more about the support available at /
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re helping raise awareness and understanding of menopause 💙 Menopause is a natural stage of life caused by changing hormone levels, but it can affect everyone differently. Alongside physical symptoms, many people also experience changes to their mental health and wellbeing, including anxiety, low mood, stress and difficulty sleeping. For more information or to find support, visit /how-we-can-help
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re shining a light on menopause and mental health 💙
Around 13 million people in the UK are currently peri-menopausal or menopausal - and for many, it can have a significant impact on mental wellbeing, confidence, sleep, stress and daily life.
No one should feel alone or unsupported during this stage of life.
Help, advice and support is available.
For more information, visit: /how-we-can-help/
Anger is a natural emotion - understanding it is the first step toward managing it in a healthier way.
Our personalised one-to-one support helps individuals recognise triggers, develop positive coping strategies, and improve emotional wellbeing.
You don’t have to deal with it alone: /how-we-can-help/anger-management/
Sometimes people only see one part of what we do.
But at Rotherham and Barnsley Mind, we support people in lots of different ways.
From counselling and anger management support, to couples therapy, children and young people’s therapy, school-based mental health support, and community wellbeing programmes like Talk & Train.
Whether someone is struggling, feeling overwhelmed, looking for support for a young person, or simply needs someone to talk to - we’re here.
Mental health support isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are the people who access it 💙
Find out more about the support available.
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