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Kat shares her experience of how speaking to a counsellor online has been a lifeline during the pandemic.

Read her full story here 👉 https://t.co/Ls589OZsCR


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2020-05-21

Look out for our post later this evening at 6pm.

It's featuring an international artist who has worked with some really famous brands including .

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2020-05-21

I was going to launch a comic about Scottish pirate Captain Kidd on Saturday - raising funds for mental health charities in memory of our artist Andy Lee. Postponed for now but read more here https://t.co/thdutqtUkt

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2020-05-21

We've created a selection of virtual jigsaw puzzles from some of the artworks in our collection! 🧩 Try one out to relieve stress and improve your wellbeing > https://t.co/zHQ8pbOjWZ

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2020-05-21

It can be really hard, sometimes even painful, to put sadness into words, whatever age you are. These are some of our favourite picture books to turn to when we need help expressing our sad feelings 🌼

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2020-05-21

How amazing is this mental health comic by !! So perfect for as well as it’s theme of because she kindly gave us permission to share them. Check out this thread to see them all...

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2020-05-21

On explore your best self by being you and being brave. Be Brave is a guide to help build self-confidence, inner strength & resilience. It covers a range of topics and ultimately celebrates individuality
Buy here: https://t.co/cE9m258R9b

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2020-05-20

5.20.29 Sometimes I draw myself from memory. Close my eyes, get the image, draw. I don’t really care how it turns out. But there’s always a good conversation that goes with it. I discovered this was drawing as self-care.

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2020-05-20

Day 3 of - productivity is a myth rn. So doing a little bit of anything - no matter how small - is enough. Every single day, one small step

https://t.co/YDLHVctJwx

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2020-05-20

Life can be really sad when we feel lonely. Sometimes it’s hard to explain exactly how and why we feel that way. For we have put together some of our favourite picture books to read when we feel alone 💙

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2020-05-20

Stories can be a source of comfort, solace & escapism. Browse #s for uplifting novels, poetry & non-fiction - many are available via our service too!

https://t.co/9kbsgGU1ji

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2020-05-20

Work in progress. Music: Rock Steady by Aretha Franklin 💃🏾#arethafranklin

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2020-05-20

for i wanted to share an excerpt of my book, BIRD BRAIN, in which i detail my experiences with mental illness through comics of pigeons 🐦 it comes out next thursday 28th - you can preorder it here:

https://t.co/U2dwBAjSfg

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2020-05-20

TW:
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Often dismissed as “just words”, PSH can have lasting detrimental effects on the mental health of women and girls.
This includes triggering anxiety and panic attacks.


ill. @/ebrulillustrates on instagram

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2020-05-20

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week
hosted by the Mental Health Foundation. Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 18-24 May 2020. The theme is kindness

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2020-05-19

For why not try out a project?

We have a kit you can download here: https://t.co/7zQcB9kRMB

Share your creations with the hashtag!

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2020-05-19

As it's we'd like to gently direct any out there to our episode with the wonderful, wise and witty : https://t.co/mZZd95odPu

Look after yourselves. Not just now. Always. 💜

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