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Kent residents are being reminded of the Every Mind Matters Mind Plan with practical tips to help you deal with stress and anxiety, boost your mood, sleep better and feel more in control.

Although restrictions are easing, people may have been feeling worried about going ‘back to normal’ or finding the change difficult. Every Mind Matters has practical tips and expert advice to help you feel more in control.

By answering five quick questions at www.kent.gov.uk/everymindmatters you’ll get a personalised action plan with practical tips to help you deal with stress and anxiety, boost your mood, sleep better and feel more in control.

This is complemented by the Covid-19 content hub, which includes tips and support on coping with money worries, job uncertainty and how to ease back into socialising at your own pace. The platform also includes practical tips on dealing with stress and anxiety, boosting your mood, sleeping better and what you can do to help others.

KCC Public Health Consultant for Mental Health, Jess Mookherjee said: “The situation with Covid-19 is changing but some people may still feel nervous about the future.

"We can all feel and react differently so it's important to remember it is OK to feel this way– for most of us, these difficult feelings will pass.”

She adds: “For help to manage worries, sleep better and boost your mood take the Mind Plan Quiz and get your free mental health action plan.

"There is also has a range of dedicated support and resources to help parents look after the mental wellbeing of their children and for young people to care for their own mental health.”

There is also a wealth of information about services and support available to people in Kent and Medway on our online Mental Wellbeing Information Hub found at www.kentandmedwayccg.nhs.uk/mental-wellbeing-information-hub.

Live Well Kent & Medway works with communities across Kent, helping people to address the difficulties that are impacting on their mental health so they can stay well and manage their own lives.

People are also reminded of the help available in Kent including an easy to use mental health text service.

As part of the ‘Release the Pressure’ campaign, texts are free on all major mobile networks - by texting the word “Kent” to 85258, you will start a conversation with a trained and experienced volunteer who can give support at any time, wherever you are.

You can also find out more about ‘Release the Pressure’ text service, freephone helpline and other community mental health support services including Live Well Kent at www.kent.gov.uk/everymindmatters.