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ALT Graphic with text: "Kindness is essential for a positive community. Kindness benefits both ourselves and those around us. How does your community promote kindness?
ALT Graphic with text: How does community benefit your mental health? 1. Reduces isolation and loneliness 2. Builds a sense of belonging 3. Builds a sense of purpose 4. Ease psychological distress 5. Reduces symptoms of mental health issues
ALT Text reads 'Tips to help you communicate with someone who is deaf or has hearing loss.'
ALT An illustration of 2 people sat on a sofa. They are looking directly at each other. Text reads 'Face to face. Make sure you are facing the person you are talking to. This will make it easier for people to lip-read.'
ALT An illustration of two people talking to each other. Text reads 'Speak clearly. Avoid shouting, or speaking too fast or unnecessarily slow.'
ALT An illustration of a person using a pencil and paper. Text reads 'Write it down. Try using a pen and paper or a notes app on your smartphone to write what you want to say.'
![[Alt text: Sir David Attenborough seated on a rocky coastal cliff, gazing thoughtfully into the distance, with several puffins perched and walking in the background.]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GqanEhBXoAAmvb3.jpg?name=orig)
ALT [Alt text: Sir David Attenborough seated on a rocky coastal cliff, gazing thoughtfully into the distance, with several puffins perched and walking in the background.]
ALT Graphic with an image of a pregnant woman sat on the sofa with her young daughter nestled in next to her. Text reads: Your Voice, your strength #MaternalMentalHealthWeek
ALT Graphic with text: Your voice, your strength: advice from one mum to another '"Being a young mum at the age of 17 and being pregnant in school was a challenge...looking back I know I have overcome challenges and I am so proud of myself! I would tell mums to always remember to look after themselves as well and try and still do the things that they did before they were a mum."
ALT Graphic with text: Your voice, your strength: advice from one mum to another "After having my child I suffered from really bad postpartum depression and sleep deprivation. Coming to the baby groups helped me a lot, especially with my confidence. I wish I could've told my younger self everything would be ok even though parenthood isn't the most easiest but its the most joyful thing in the world."
ALT Quote from Professor Habib Naqvi, CEO of the NHS Race and Health Observatory, highlighting the importance of tackling avoidable inequalities that affect so many patients and communities across the country. The quote outlines the importance of this landmark collaboration between the Observatory and NICE.
ALT Graphic with text: One week to go! Mental Health Awareness Week 12-18 May 2025 Together for Good Mental Health #ThisIsMyCommunity
