To start #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, spend 20 minutes having a conversation about mental health with your child. Here are some conversation starters you can use.

"Our in-breath is like a remote control for our brains, directly affecting electrical signals that communicate with memory and emotional processing centers." Meanwhile, the out-breath helps us regulate our breathing and find calm. loom.ly/89bdF_Y

🧵 THREAD 💬 Dissociative disorders are not spoken about enough in the mental health conversation. It's time that changes 👇 (1/5)

Here are four reasons that I don’t believe PTSD is a mental disorder:

Great collaboration between Alpha Vesta & Essex Police Domestic Abuse Team

Meet and connect with others who understand, Old Park Meadow is hosting a bereavement café on Wednesday 21st June 2023 10am-11:30am. For more information on how to find us, please visit oldparkmeadow.co.uk/how-to-find-us/ #bereavement #loss #grief #stclarehospice #hospice

With summer in full swing, there's no better time to unwind in the shade with a good book. I'm giving one lucky reader the chance to #win a collection of three of my standalone novels to be enjoyed in their favourite reading spot. To enter, simply like and RT this tweet. Good

Fantastic Alpha Vesta Team Meeting this morning at The Lounge Wine Bar Ingatestone High Street

Norfolk and Waveney ICB is looking for a qualified GP within the first 12 months of qualification or transitioning into primary care for 1 session per week session for 24 months. The position is as a Dementia GP Fellow. Find out more and apply here:vacancies.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/vacancies/5966…

Primary Care Careers is at the Leading Better Together conference hosted by Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System Come over and say hi to Sarah Isaacs and Sarah Boxall! #leadingbettertogether

Morning 20 years ago today I was sectioned for the 1st time it was a horrible experience too detailed to put on a social media post. The publicity it received went Worldwide I was front page news for the wrong reason TV crews at my door, helicopter overhead. I'm told that from

Happy #MensHealthAwarenessMonth. If you need our support, we're here for you 💙 Big thanks to Fight Through Mental Health for letting us share this important illustration.

Today it's Economic Abuse Awareness Day #EAAD23 Economic abuse is when an abuser limits your financial independence, such as stopping you from earning money through a job. If you are experiencing economic abuse Surviving Economic Abuse can help you. Find out more⬇️ survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/

The Southend, Essex and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Partnership (SETDAB) and @AlphaVesta offer FREE J9 online training. Learn to recognise, respond, and refer those facing domestic abuse. Ideal for local communities and businesses. Book now! ow.ly/quuH50QT2U0

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’ve focused on taking moments for movement - but you should also take moments for rest. Rest comes in many different forms, and we need different types at different times. Resting can improve our mood, reduce stress and anxiety and more. 💜

Feeling unhappy about how a family member or partner treats you? Are they criticising you and making you feel bad about yourself? Essex Compass can help. Call 0330 333 7 444 or visit their website. #ItsNeverTooLate

🚨 #PTSD is a severely debilitating condition that is still widely stigmatised and misunderstood. For #PTSDAwarenessDay, that must change. Share this post so people get the facts and then head to our website for more 👉 rethink.org/ptsd

WIN a set of my books published so far this year! To enter, simply like, share this post and follow me here on X. The winner will be announced on Friday. As always, please read the Ts & Cs: bit.ly/4cJ7jES Good Luck!

We promised swift, decisive action against criminals who cause disruption and that’s what we've delivered. There's been 147 arrests since last night and we expect that to rise significantly. A message from our public order lead below (1/2)

Our feelings can affect all aspects of our lives. But it’s not always easy to understand and manage them. Learning how to do this can help your mental health. 💜 More tips: bit.ly/3ZnU6Mt