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Oct 2020
Harrogate Samaritans urges public to connect with each other
As part of this year's World Mental Health Day, the Harrogate Samaritans is asking the public to look out for one another. This comes after a long six months of social distancing, leaving many people isolated.
This year’s theme is ‘mental health for all’.
The charity will be sharing advice today to help spot the signs of someone that is struggling on social media, and asks that you join in the conversation using #WMHD.
Other resources can be found on the Samaritans website. These supply information on how to help someone having suicidal thoughts, and provide advice on looking after your emotional wellbeing.
Branch director at Harrogate Samaritans, Liz Wilson said:
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Meanwhile, Yorkshire Water will be marking World Mental Health Day by placing signs at Fewston and Thruscross reservoirs that encourage mindfulness.
The signs include a quote that explains how “mindfulness is about being in the present" and offers an example of a mindfulness exercise for visitors to try.
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