World Mental Health Day 2020: Northamptonshire Mind launches ‘Do One Thing’ campaign

The campaign includes different exercises, speaking to someone new and picking up the phone rather than sending an email
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A local branch of a charity that helps people improve their mental health has is taking part in a new campaign in time for World Mental Health Day.

Northamptonshire Mind is encouraging residents to try something new and take part in the #DoOneThing challenge ahead of the World awareness day on Saturday (October 10).

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As lockdown and the pandemic have brought to light new mental health challenges for some people and worsened existing ones for others, the campaign aims to show people new ways in which they can better their mental health by doing one simple thing each day.

The campaign aims to help people know where to start if they want to improve their mental health.The campaign aims to help people know where to start if they want to improve their mental health.
The campaign aims to help people know where to start if they want to improve their mental health.

Nick Tite, lead fundraiser for the charity, said: “World Mental Health Day 2020 is the most important one yet.

“The months of lockdown and loss have had a huge impact on us all, and prioritising mental health has never been more important than it is now. That is why this year we want to bring everyone together to mark the day by each doing one thing for better mental health.

“Making positive change can seem so hard, especially during uncertain times and sometimes, it can be hard to know where to start.

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“Take the opportunity this World Mental Health Day to find out more about how you can start with one thing.”

Mind has created a calendar filled with ideas such as having tea with someone, doing something nice for a stranger and having a declutter day.

The charity will be sharing videos of people taking part in the daily tasks on its social media platforms.

To download the calendar and find out more about the campaign visit Northamptonshire Mind’s website.

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