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Waiting for a #mentalhealth service can be hard, but there are other Herts support services available to help young people whilst waiting & they don’t need a professional referral. Find out what to expect whilst waiting: #SupportWhilstWaiting

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August is #HappinessHappensMonth! 🎉.Boost your mood with daily gratitude or affirmations—small wins count. Try journaling with the Just Talk Journal 📔👇.#JustTalkHerts #MentalHealthMatters

To talk through exam results – whether they’re better, worse or what they expected, young people can get the latest information and some impartial advice to help with making their choices from @SfYP. For emotional wellbeing support, go to #KeepCalm

☁️ Sunscreen on a cloudy day? YES. UV rays still reach your skin – and many of us don’t apply SPF properly. 🧴 How to choose & apply sunscreen:.🌥️ Why it matters on cloudy days:. #SunSafety #SPF365

Sometimes worries can feel overwhelming - lots of #Herts services support. Find free self-help/early help services for #children #youngpeople that don’t need a professional referral. They're open all summer, so ask for help if you/your child need it.

🌍 12 August is #InternationalYouthDay!.We’re celebrating young people and their resilience. Access peer support & mental health resources for youth in Herts:.#JustTalkHerts #YouthMentalHealth #SupportYoungPeople

Watch The Sandbox explain how it is always better to ask for some advice and help as soon as the young person and/or their parents/carers notice a problem. Full clip: #righthelprighttime

Young people face real pressure over how they look. Let’s remind them:.🧡 Every body is different.🧠 Worth isn’t defined by appearance.Support + resources here 👇.#BodyImageMatters #YouthMentalHealth #JustTalkHerts

🧠 August is #NationalWellnessMonth!.Let’s make wellbeing part of our daily routine:.✅ 10-min mindfulness.✅ End-of-day screen breaks.✅ Talk, not bottle up.Support for young people & families:.👉 #JustTalkHerts

For young people feeling nervous about exam results, suggest they take a look at these useful tips from @YoungMindsUK for coping with the waiting game: #options #selfcare #takeitslow #dontcompare

Loneliness can affect anyone - especially young people missing school or friends this summer. Help by encouraging connections through local groups & new activities. Find tips and support here: #LonelinessAwareness #JustTalkHerts #MentalHealthMatters

Support @FirstStepsED is free for children & young people in Herts with disordered eating habits/body image concerns. Speak to their team for guidance & support, using CBT-styled goal-setting. Many have experienced of eating disorders themselves

Getting support early can make a big difference for a child or young person struggling with food or body image. Free help is available for them and those supporting them:

The Sandbox Academy iCBT works well for young people ages 10-25 as it incorporates role-playing, visualisation exercises & other interactive activities to keep #youngpeople engaged in the therapeutic process. Try this fantastic free service & share:

Day 5: TAKE NOTICE 🌿.Encouraging young people to practise mindfulness supports their wellbeing. Try this grounding activity:.👀 3 things you can see.👂 2 things you can hear.✋ 1 thing you can feel.👉 #JustTalkHerts #TakeNotice #Mindfulness #5Ways

RT @HCCSfYP: Young people who are getting their #examresults this August can get support from us as they decide on their next steps. Wheth….

Day 4: KEEP LEARNING 🧠.New skills = new confidence. Summer’s the time to try something different and enjoy learning your way. More: #KeepLearning #JustTalkHerts #5WaysToWellbeing

Groups @FirstStepsED offer safe spaces for #YoungPeople to share experiences with others. Workshops provide new skills, information & insight for identifying triggers, establishing strategies & coping mechanisms #EatingDisorders

Day 3: GIVE 💛.Today is #InternationalFriendshipDay – a reminder that kindness supports wellbeing. Encourage young people to give time or kindness to others. It helps them feel valued and connected. 👉 #JustTalkHerts #Give #5WaysToWellbeing

Have you seen changes in a young person’s eating habits, mood, socialising &/or their attitude to their body &/or food? They might need help to improve their self-esteem, body image & relationship with food. Find resources & signposting to services now: