Isle of Wight Public Health

08/09/2022

Saturday is Su***de Prevention Day (10th September)

We want to make sure that if you or anyone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, you know where to go for help and support. The Life Card can provide you with some direction during a dark time.
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📆This Saturday (10 September) is Su***de Prevention Day.📆

We want to make sure that if you or anyone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, you know where to go for help and support.

If you know someone who’s struggling, don’t be afraid to ask for help to support them. We can all make a difference.

Leading up to the day, you may notice ‘Life Cards’ , which signpost people to key organisations that offer advice, help and support.

A wide range of national support is available, see some below.👇

✅ Samaritans
☎️ 116123

✅ NHS 111

✅ Shout - Shout is the first service from Mental Health Innovations
📱 Simply text 85258 with 'HANTS'

✅ PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of su***de and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
🖥️ https://orlo.uk/qmDCt

Local support is also available.👇

✅ Safe Haven
📍Newport 7 High Street, Newport PO30 1SS
☎️ Phone: 01983 520168
⏰Opening hours.👇
Monday to Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 10pm
Bank Holidays 12pm - 10pm

✅The Isle of Wight Youth Trust offer a drop in session every Wednesday, for young Islanders aged 13+.
📍The Hub, 114 Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1XA. 📍
⏰Every Wednesday between 2pm-5pm

✅Isle Find It has lots of useful links to various services that are freely available to everyone. Services include those dedicated to a range of topics. Simply visit https://orlo.uk/Bw0nF

Mind are a mental health charity who are there to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone. Mind offer a 5 ways to wellbeing service, which encourage individuals to.👇

🗣 Connect - talk to people, speak to someone new

🏃‍♂‍ Be Active - regular exercise can lower levels of depression and anxiety, take part in a fitness class, take the steps instead of a lift.

👀 Take Notice - take notice of your surroundings, clear any clutter around you, or simply visit a new place for lunch.

✍️ Learn - learning enhances self esteem and encourages social interaction and a more active life - simply sign up for a new class or research something you've always wanted to know more about.

🎁 Give - participate in social and community life, get involved in random acts of kindness.

For more information, or to connect with Mind, please visit https://orlo.uk/8Uxxo

Please remember it's ok not to be ok

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05/09/2022

We all know that cutting down on your alcohol can help you feel healthier, but did you know there are other benefits that can have a huge positive impact on your day to day living too? Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Cutting down on alcohol? You could be in for some pleasant surprises.

You might think that drinking alcohol alleviates stress or helps to reduce anxiety but did you know that alcohol is actually a depressant? In the long run, drinking can affect your mental health and make stress harder to deal with. 🧠💭

Start your journey today 👉 https://bit.ly/3AoIxZs

23/08/2022

Just 2 days left until GCSE results are out. The pressure around exam results can feel huge. How are you doing with it all? If you have a minute, why not take a look at the below. Doing something small can make all the difference to how you are feeling.

Get tips on coping with exam stress and pressure, plus how to deal with pressure from your family and how to stop worrying about not getting the grades you need.

16/08/2022

Are you someone that enjoys exercising regularly? Whether you're in the gym every day or competing in regular matches or events. It’s important to be aware of the effects alcohol can have on your fitness levels and sports performance.

Here are some to be mindful of:

🏐 Alcohol affects how your brain functions which can affect your judgement.

🏀 Exercise makes us sweat as our body temperature rises. So, combined, sweating and the diuretic effect of alcohol make dehydration much more likely.

🎾 Alcohol compromises our motor skills, balance, coordination, and reaction time, which can negatively affect our performance and increase the risk of injury.

⚽ Even mild hangover symptoms, such as a headache and hypersensitivity to outside stimuli, such as light and sound, can have an impact on our ability to perform at our best.

To get the most from your exercise session and avoid risks to your health and performance, it’s best to pass on alcohol for at least one day and night before.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3PY0B2S

10/08/2022

It's not long until A Level results are released🤩 Good luck everyone🍀

Waiting and thinking about your results can be a more stressful time than it needs to be. If you feel you are able to, speak with a trusted adult about what's worrying you and lighten the load!

09/08/2022

Our Isle of Wight NHS Trust is under increased pressure at the moment. As temperatures start to pick up again 🥵, here's a little reminder of the everyday things we can do to stay safe and help keep those pressures to a minimum.

Don't forget to check in on family, friends, and any other members of our community who might need a bit of extra support during this time.

🌡️ It’s another warm weekend and many people will be out enjoying the sunshine.
But the heat can pose serious health risks for some people.

⚠️ Our services are extremely busy. Please help us help you by taking extra care in this weather.

Protect yourself and others from too much sun or heat, drink plenty of water and look out for young children or older people who may feel the heat more than others.

How to cope in hot weather ➡️ https://iownhs.co.uk/3P6JD1V

21/07/2022

Our current weather is perfect for getting out and about. Why not take some time out to recharge your batteries, get active and manage your mental health. It could make the world of difference to your day.

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Getting outside is not only a great way to stay active, but also an effective way to manage your mental health.

Here are some park activities that can be fun for all🌳

20/07/2022

What a fantastic day it was! (minus the rain). Great to see our island primary schools enjoying the Games.

🏆 A win for all at this year’s PEACH Games🏆

500 pupils representing nearly every Island primary school came together last month to take part in the second Partnership Education Attainment and Children's Health (PEACH) Games.

The games launched by our public health team and Premier School Sport Coaching included a wide range of sporting activities such as.👇
👨‍🦽Boccia
🏹 Archery
🤾‍♀️ Handball

PEACH was created to support schools in improving health and wellbeing or their pupils, staff and families through👇
🏃‍♀️ physical activity
🍎 healthy eating
📚 PSCHE
🧠 emotional wellbeing and mental heath

20/07/2022

FREE Anxiety information sessions
These hour long sessions are an opportunity for parents and carers of 8-18 year olds to get information and support from our practitioners.

Sessions are run on the first Wednesday of every month at the Youth Trust 114 Pyle Street, Newport

To see upcoming dates and to book your place visit Eventbrite: bit.ly/IWYTEventbrite

19/07/2022

Find out how to keep cool and safe in a heatwave, and how to recognise the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.