Self-care and wellbeing
If you've been bereaved by suicide, or you're supporting someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts, it's important you take care of yourself.
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Coping with a suicide takes a lot out of you. What you are dealing with is hard, so try to be kind to yourself.
Doing things to take care of your body and mind, even if those things are simple and small, can ease some of the pain you are feeling. Below you will find tips and advice on taking care of yourself during this difficult time.
Pictured: Amanda has faced difficult challenges in her life. She focuses a lot on prioritising her own wellbeing.
To help you get started, this guide suggests easy six things you can do to take care of yourself.
You can also find useful tips on Mind’s wellbeing page, including tried and tested ways to reduce stress and improve sleep, and ideas to boost your mood, like spending time in nature or making a self-care kit.
Grassroots' page on looking after yourself is also worth reading. You can even use it to create your own wellness plan.