Self Care & Mindfulness

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During this last year and a half a lot has changed, not just for me but for most of us. We have had to change how we do things and some of us have had to change WHAT WE DO.

It has been a real eye opener for me, I have come to realise I am at my best when I am helping others and I am so glad that I am able to achieve this now. One of my amazing friends Carissa Belham has been working on her Memoir over the past 2 and a half years and getting it ready to be published in time for Mental Health Week in October this year. It's been so wonderful to watch her create her artwork and use this to help and guide others through their journey with Mental Health. Carissa has lived with Bi-Polar for most of her adult life and wanted to help others living with the condition and help their families and loved ones to understand what is it like to have a mental health condition and tips to manage wellbeing. I myself have suffered from depression and it was hard for people to understand what your mental state is while going through it. Most people would think "just cheer up" or "get over it" if only it was that simple. Carissa and I were brought together through a mutual friend, we connected and through our recovery of our mental health conditions are able to help and support others to get back on their feet and start living life in a more healthier and positive way. I like to use Health & Wellness to achieve this and Carissa uses her creativity. It has been fun and challenging working along side each other, everyday is different. Some days are good and some not so good. But what we have found is having a support network around you is the best thing for anyone with a mental health condition. Recently I sat down with Carissa and we chatted briefly about what she will be doing with her memoir and we hope that we can inspire you to join in on the conversation around mental health. Head to https://www.instagram.com/risso_creative/ and click the link in her bio to donate or share Carissa's GO FUND ME page and help support her to bring her story to life.

See the full chat in the video below.

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