Sussex NHS trust releases rap video for World Mental Health Day
It contains 10 tips on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing
A rap video promoting wellbeing is being promoted across West Sussex on World Mental Health Day this Saturday (October 10th).
The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which provides mental health and learning disability services across Sussex and Hampshire, is behind the #Ten4Ten campaign.
It provides 10 ways to wellbeing through a song called 'Be Kind', written and produced by student nurse Kuda-Kwashé and recorded by filmmaker John Richardson.
These include maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including diet, sleep and exercise, structuring your day with things you can realistically achieve and using the skills you already have, and have used in the past, to deal with stress.
The message is due to be the subject of a mass Tweet at 10am on Saturday morning, with social media users urged to play their part and simultaneously tweet a message of support around mental health on their walls and accounts.
Organisations such as Southern Rail, Sussex Cricket and Brighton and Hove Albion FC are also taking part in the initiative.
Sophie Holmes, Clinical Psychologist at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust explains:
"We know the coronavirus outbreak is affecting us all psychologically. People have been worried about the impact of the disease on themselves, and their families and friends.
"It is more likely that people will suffer mental health problems because they may have lost things that normally keep us emotionally well. These include contact with friends and family, physical exercise and other routines that give us a sense of purpose.
"That's why it is important that we can provide as much advice and guidance to support people where we can.
"We are so thankful to our partner organisations for supporting this and we would love you to get behind this campaign, show your support for mental health, and join our mass tweet."
Kuda- Kwashé, student nurse at Sussex Partnership added:
"As a student mental health nurse, I've been able to witness first-hand the benefits of prioritising mental and emotional well-being, and the positive impact of removing the stigma around mental health. I feel honoured to be able to support this campaign."
More details about the campaign, including the message to share, can be found on the Sussex Partnership website.