[Halcyon]

Hey everyone,

Let's talk about mental health. Today, 10th October, is World Mental Health Day and this year's theme is 'Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority'. Our mental health is impacted by so many things and with so much suffering in this world, it's important to make mental health a priority and normalise conversations surrounding it. If we can inspire one more person to talk, to open up or seek support through talking and being open ourselves, then that is great progress.

I recently learnt that there is actually 7 different types of rest. I was feeling tired all the time and no amount of sleep was helping; I was still waking up feeling exhausted. Sleep and rest are not the same thing and I wasn't getting enough of the other types of rest. Other than physical rest, there is also mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social, and spiritual rest. I'm still trying to find a balance and it will take time to discover what works best for me. Today, I would encourage you to check in with yourself: are you getting enough of each type of rest? If not, which type of rest do you think you need more of? Perhaps you might need more than one type of rest to help you feel truly rested and recharged.

Today and every day, mental health is intrinsic to our overall wellbeing. Check in on others, be kind to yourself and give yourself a chance to rest.

We're here if you need support.