Mental Health Awareness Week: 13 Twitter Accounts To Follow For Support

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Raising awareness, sparking conversation and promoting good mental health for everyone are the main aims of Mental Health Awareness Week, which has been running from 13 to 19 May this year.

There are so many brave people speaking out about their mental health to break the stigma and to give others hope. Many of them are using social media to do this. If you need help or want to help a family member, friend or colleague, there are also many organisations and charities out there to provide support.

While social media can be a minefield when you’re going through a tough time, filling your feed with accounts that make you feel positive can really help.

Here are some of the most inspiring messages on Twitter that have helped me this Mental Health Awareness Week. I hope they can help you too.

This charity offers information, advice and support for young people. The account posts inspiring messages as well as useful, accessible infographics.

It’s okay.

Today has passed.

Tomorrow is a new day.

You can do it. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

— YoungMinds (@YoungMindsUK) May 14, 2019

You never know, a simple ‘are you okay?’ might make all the difference #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek pic.twitter.com/1AAbAyX4GZ

— YoungMinds (@YoungMindsUK) May 13, 2019

This organisation is the host of Mental Health Awareness Week. This year’s theme is body image. The charity’s mission is “to help people to thrive through understanding, protecting, and sustaining their mental health.”

😞 One in eight adults in the UK have experienced suicidal thoughts or feelings because of concerns about their body image: #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #BeBodyKind https://t.co/73AuKLLIOc pic.twitter.com/sSnxVbaDpa

— Mental Health Fdn (@mentalhealth) May 13, 2019

This campaign is a growing social movement to end the stigma around mental health. It’s really useful for those who want to support someone who may be struggling.

Sometimes we say we're fine when we're not.

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem this year, so if your friend is acting differently, ask twice. pic.twitter.com/6XAn2Penh7

— Time to Change (@TimetoChange) May 13, 2019

This charity is another great resource for people who want to support others but also has an informative glossary about different types of mental health conditions to help those diagnosed, and their loved ones to understand them.

In #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, take a look at our top tips on how best to to give friends and loved ones your support. Find out more here > https://t.co/60VELGu3lR pic.twitter.com/suPsOJQS99

— Mind (@MindCharity) May 13, 2019

This fantastic organisation is dedicated to helping people with depression, with free resources and an emphasis on self-care.

*A thread of our free resources and blog posts*

Blurt's Guide To Supporting Someone Who Has Depression: https://t.co/l8EY1oNMZ7

Self-Care Starter Kit:https://t.co/obsvzaiwFK

An Utterly Useful Self-Care Planner Pad (pdf printable):https://t.co/DPqQiIY22D

— The Blurt Foundation (@BlurtAlerts) January 29, 2019

This charity’s main focus is its incredible and free 24-hour helpline – 116 123 –and e-mail service (jo@samaritans.org), but it also uses social media to remind people they are not alone and how to get help or help others.

"If you notice someone struggling, don't be afraid to just ask them 'are you okay?'"

Wellbeing in the Workplace teaches you how to ask for help and how to support a colleague in distress. Sign up this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek https://t.co/4FnHPXn3mY pic.twitter.com/WuhyXw2SHg

— Samaritans (@samaritans) May 14, 2019

The Campaign Against Living Miserably is a movement to prevent suicide, especially male suicide which is the biggest killer of men under 45. It also has a free helpline.

We have launched #CallForHelp, a new campaign showing calls answered by our free and anonymous helpline in real-time. Here's how people reacted...

You can help us make sure no call goes unanswered.

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/Q8txRmXKM2 pic.twitter.com/JXsePexoug

— CALM (@theCALMzone) April 17, 2019

8) Heads Together

Spearheaded by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, this innovative initiative aims to tackle mental health stigma.

“Life often imitates football. One minute you’re on top of the world, and the next, your hopes & dreams can be snatched away” @GarethSouthgate

That’s why we're launching #HeadsUp with @FA – a campaign to remind us all of the importance of mental health: https://t.co/METSuHRPuJ pic.twitter.com/2s9L7sW063

— Heads Together (@heads_together) May 15, 2019

9) Rethink Mental Illness

This charity aims to change attitudes to mental illness and has lots of resources to help people with mental illnesses to live a better life.

Today is the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week! Our theme for this week is all about living your best working life. Visit our website today and download our resources for tips and ideas to manage your wellbeing. https://t.co/8Wj0qYax4x #MHAW2019 #LiveYourBestWorkingLife

— Mental Health UK (@mentalhealthuk) May 13, 2019

Aside from charities, here are some other good Twitter accounts to follow.

10) Depression Notes

This account offers information and support for people with depression.

Mental
Health
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Physical
Health.#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

— Depression Notes™ 📄 (@depressionnote) May 14, 2019

11) NHS

There’s also loads of information available via the NHS (and of course your doctor).

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. If you're feeling sad, anxious, angry or stressed, remember you're not alone. Our page has useful advice on how to look after your mental health and how to get help: https://t.co/d1kTYqww8d pic.twitter.com/ejZNpf2RuT

— NHS (@NHSuk) May 13, 2019

12) All On The Board

This account showcases the wonderful work of two creative members of staff at London Underground. They’ve done some inspiring stuff for Mental Health Awareness Week.

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek (13-19 May). However lonely you may feel, please know YOU are not alone. Millions are feeling the same. There are people and organisations who will help you. @allontheboard #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone pic.twitter.com/RGZpqrVwWf

— All on the board (@allontheboard) May 15, 2019

13) Sport England

It’s a well-know fact exercise can promote emotional well-being. Follow this account gor inspiration.

Do we need to say anymore?#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek pic.twitter.com/pj4KLe2UEY

— Sport England (@Sport_England) May 13, 2019

Here are some other tweets that have resounded with people this Mental Health Awareness Week.

CALM ambassador ‘Technically Ron’.

It's ok to be open about your mental health
It's ok to give a shit about yourself
It's ok to talk
It's ok to not want to talk if you can't
It's ok to be selfish about your mental health
You're doing your best and that's all anyone can ask of you#mentalhealthawarenessweek2019

— TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) May 13, 2019

Mental health campaigner Jonny Benjamin.

This year’s theme for #mentalhealthawarenessweek is #bodyimage
Over the week Im going to be posting various clips I’ve made on this topic over the past few years in the hope it may help others who struggle with their body image feel less alone#mentalhealth #timetotalk #nostigma pic.twitter.com/EoHH6hVEoU

— Jonny Benjamin MBE (@MrJonnyBenjamin) May 13, 2019

Author and mental health advocate Matt Haig.

Mental health awareness isn't simply about talking about mental health. Talk can exacerbate stigma. We need to talk in a way that increases understanding rather than diminishes it. Mental health is not a fashion or a hashtag or weakness or shameful or one in four. It's all of us.

— Matt Haig (@matthaig1) May 13, 2019

Author and journalist Poorna Bell.

I’ve written a lot on addiction and suicide - heavily moralised in our society. Rather than always asking how we are different from addicts and people who take their own life, sometimes we’d be well served by asking how we’re the same. #mentalhealthawarenessweek

— Poorna Bell (@poornabell) May 13, 2019

Emmerdale actress Laura Norton.

It is just as important to look after your mental health as it is your physical. Be kind to your mind, know that you are NEVER alone and there is always somewhere to turn. ♥️💪🏽 lets help each other #MentalHealthAwareness #progressoverperfection pic.twitter.com/HhkVhH3p3e

— Laura Norton (@lawrencenotrin) May 13, 2019

Journalist Hattie Gladwell.

- 75% of all suicides in 2015 were male
- mental illness is the biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK
- 84 men die by suicide every week
- men are the least likely to seek help

Be there for the men in your life.

Let them know it’s okay to talk. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

— hattie gladwell (@hatttiegladwell) May 13, 2019

Actor Stephen Fry.

Are you A.O.K? Our friends @aok.kitchen are supporting @MindCharity this Mental Health Awareness Week, 13th - 19th May. Follow them to find out more. 👌#mentalhealthawarenessweek#MHAW19 pic.twitter.com/lpK03pcia8

— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) May 13, 2019

TV star Jason Fox.

Today is the start of Mental Health Awareness week. Make sure you take the time to reflect on how you’re feeling. If your’re down, it’s ok, but make sure you start putting in place a way to get back up! Speak to friends and family, trust me it helps! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek pic.twitter.com/jhzlOPt2wN

— Jason Fox (@jason_carl_fox) May 13, 2019

Presenter Jeremy Vine.

Just saying.#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek pic.twitter.com/d9jF1JKDnK

— Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) May 13, 2019
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