Take Action this Mental Health Awareness Week
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week falls between 11 - 17 May and the theme is Action. The theme this year reflects that a positive change can begin with one small, but meaningful, step.
Mental health challenges can have an impact on all of our lives, including relationships, work and confidence. For many people, alcohol can become closely linked to mental health and used as a coping mechanism for stressful periods - and that can gradually begin to affect our mental health.
Whether you are concerned about your own drinking, supporting someone else, or considering a future where you can help people professionally.
We often find that the hardest part can be recognising when alcohol may be affecting your mental health, and a simple screening can help you reflect on your drinking and understand if alcohol could be affecting your wellbeing & mood. Take action for yourself, and take a confidential screening on our website Rethink Your Drink.
If you feel alcohol may be affecting your mental health, Murray’s Initiative offers a free alcohol counselling service that can help to provide a safe, confidential and supportive space to explore:
the emotional reasons behind drinking
stress, anxiety, trauma or low mood
healthier coping strategies
confidence and motivation for change
long-term wellbeing and recovery
We can take action in other ways, and sometimes personal experiences can inspire people to help others. Are you passionate about supporting people’s mental health and wellbeing? Training as Counsellor could be the next step in your journey.
Our Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy equips students with the essential knowledge and practical skills to support individuals facing a wide range of emotional challenges. Our Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy offers a facilitated placement pathway to where you could learn in a supportive, encouraging environment working with individuals who are impacted by alcohol use, trauma & mental health.
Take action this Mental Health Awareness Week, and remember: it does not need to be dramatic of meaningful. Every step matters.