Bangor Cares

30/05/2020

KEEPING VIDEO GAMES HEALTHY DURING ISOLATION

Some helpful guidance from Care for the Family on how we can keep video games healthy for our children, along with some suggestions that the whole family can enjoy together.

Being at home more has inevitably led to more time in front of screens for both adults and children. Some of this is an intentional use of technology to stay in touch, but there is also an unintentional increase of inside leisure time for children which can mean more video games.

21/05/2020

Thanks to Bangor Central Integrated Primary School for sharing this great video that is a good starting point for talking about mental health with our children and young people...

Talking Mental Health is an animation designed to help begin conversations about mental health in the classroom and beyond. The animation and accompanying re...

20/05/2020

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

Here's a short and moving advert put together by Lloyds Bank and Mental Health UK, to encourage all of us to drop our masks, to chat with others about what's going on in our hearts and minds, and to support one another in these days we're living in.

Whether you're social distancing or self-isolating you may be feeling anxious or stressed during this time, and that's completely normal. There are simple steps you can take to look after your mental health and wellbeing. For further help and support, visit: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/coronavirus-information-support/

20/05/2020

A big thanks to our friends in the North Down Community Network for putting together this comprehensive information booklet, which gives many different support services available across Bangor, that could be of use to you, your family, friendship circle and commuinty. Feel free to share with others.

20/05/2020

As part of Action Mental Health NI is running bite-sized Zoom sessions, this week, for parents & carers, based on their programme. They'll be looking at amongst other things ways to be kind to yourself!

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthy-me-parent-carer-session-kindness-tickets-105274226044?fbclid=IwAR2du6tTtSvQWesQLoUj8QoZu0k-q0h-8BMsXZg176zHtGcoSjcJzlCZmUU

19/05/2020

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK: KINDNESS MATTERS

Here's a short video that shares a little about the impact that kindness can have on others, and on ourselves as well. A little spark of kindness can light the world of someone who's life is feeling dark at this time.

Did you know that kindness can be beneficial for our mental health? Find out more about Mental Health Awareness Week here: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ca...

19/05/2020

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK: KINDNESS MATTERS

Here's a short video that shares a little about the impact that kindness can have on others, and on ourselves as well. A little spark of kindness can light the world of someone who's life is feeling dark at this time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qcyc68d6OAk&bblinkid=223955668&bbemailid=21852165&bbejrid=1508402116

19/05/2020

BUSINESSES RESPONDING WITH KINDNESS...

It's been amazing to see how many businesses across our town have been responding with deep kindness to the needs of our community and to those working on the frontline...and all the while working hard to keep going in the midst of a very difficult economic climate. Here's one such example from Sunflower Sandwich Company in Bangor, as they support those working in the NHS. Let's encourage our businesses, business owners and staff across the town, as they continue to work hard and show deep kindness day by day in all they are doing! How can we show some kindness to them to encourage them in these days?

Weʼre raising money to Provide free pack lunches for staff working in the NHS during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

19/05/2020

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK: KINDNESS

Did you know that kindness can be beneficial for our mental health?

Find out more about Mental Health Awareness Week here:

All you need to know for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020, focusing on kindness.

18/05/2020

As part of Mental Health Awareness week, check out some of the organisations providing much needed resources and support...