When a friend or relative is diagnosed with dementia it’s natural not to know what to do, but helping someone stay connected and socially active can help them stay well for longer. Find out more at nhsinform.scot/RethinkDementia

#ConnectionsCreateHope The opportunity to support suicide prevention can begin by taking steps to connect with others. View our campaign webpage to find out about the ways you can make a difference: nhsfife.org/spaw2024/ @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife

🎙️ LIVE - a new Time Space Compassion podcast for World Suicide Prevention Day exploring suicide prevention in Fife with: Families in Trauma and Recovery Kenny Armour / AndysmanclubScotland Fife Council Eddie Martin / Dunfermline Athletic 🟢🟪💛 🔊 On all podcast platforms suicidepreventionscotland.podbean.com/e/special-edit…

#ConnectionsCreateHope Be proud of the community connections you have and encourage others to get involved too – safe spaces can encourage people to express their worries or concerns samscafe.org.uk @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife

#ConnectionsCreateHope The things we do together can create powerful community spirit and enable connections, at times - providing the strength needed to cope edenprojectcommunities.com/about-us/why-c… @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife

#ConnectionsCreateHope The communities around us – where we live, where we work and the groups we are part of - can offer the conversations, social situations and encouragement we need to feel better fifehealthandsocialcare.org/your-community… @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife

#ConnectionsCreateHope Engaging with community groups and services can increase feelings of self worth, belief and purpose onyourdoorstepfife.org @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife

#ConnectionsCreateHope You can encourage someone else to reach out for help – it might not even be someone you have met yet... Find out about community groups in your area and get involved. We can all be that person. fifehealthandsocialcare.org/your-community… @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife

#ConnectionsCreateHope Encourage those around you to engage with community groups and events – to increase their social contact and build resilience sidebyside.mind.org.uk @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife

#ConnectionsCreateHope The small and simple things we notice, say or do can have a positive impact on those who need our support samaritans.org/scotland/how-w… @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife

#ConnectionsCreateHope Experiencing distress and crisis can make us feel disconnected and alone – everyone needs someone to turn to - you might be that person without knowing it vimeo.com/338176444 @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife

#ConnectionsCreateHope Connecting within our communities may seem daunting at first but we all have things in common and we can all help eachother seemescotland.org/stigma-discrim… @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife

#ConnectionsCreateHope To help another person during challenging times is an incredible thing to do – together we can really make a difference facebook.com/FifeCurnieClub… @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife

#ConnectionsCreateHope Help to reduce stigma through supportive conversations with those you know – it can encourage others to reach out for support, if they need it seemescotland.org/stigma-discrim… @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife

#ConnectionsCreateHope Chatting with people around us can show empathy, kindness and compassion to those who are experiencing loneliness or are overwhelmed samaritans.org/scotland/suppo… @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife

#ConnectionsCreateHope Everyone can encourage others to find the support they need - offer your time, save a space and show your compassion vimeo.com/338176495 @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife

#ConnectionsCreateHope Regular social engagement with others can relieve the negative impacts of loneliness andysmanclub.co.uk womenswellbeingclub.co.uk/find-a-club/ @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife

investfife.co.uk/event/supporti… Join Fife Workplace Team & partners Working Health Services Fife & Access to Work to hear how to support workforce health, safety and wellbeing. @fifehscp NHS Fife @phfife Book via email: [email protected]

If you’re an employer, consider the impact of workload, work patterns and the working environment on your workers. Our bitesize learning offers practical advice on how to assess and tackle any issues: workright.campaign.gov.uk/working-minds-… #workingpeople #mentalhealth #stressatwork