Mental Health and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Parris Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg Looking after your mental health and wellbeing with a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) en-us 2019-06-11 10:05:37 UTC 2024-05-29 19:38:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f486-2640.png How can my friends and family support me look after my mental health? Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/366898096 Educating friends and family can help them to provide you with the right support. 
Giving them access to this padlet and sites like the one below can help them to support you.]]> 2019-06-11 10:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/366898096 Struggling? Need to talk with someone about your mental health? Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/366898097
Elefriends is an online community that provides a safe place to receive support when you are struggling and need someone to talk to. ]]> 2019-06-11 10:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/366898097 Why is mental health important to me? Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/366898098 Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

Women with PCOS are up to three times more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health condition, such as anxiety or depression.
But...
You can still live a happy and healthy life.]]> 2019-06-11 10:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/366898098 How can I cope with the symptoms of PCOS? Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/366911611 The symptoms of PCOS can affect everyone differently. Being able to cope well with the symptoms of your illness can help maintain good mental health.

Meeting and talking with others with PCOS is great way to get support and advice from people who have a personal understanding of what it is like to live with the daily symptoms of PCOS. ]]> 2019-06-11 11:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/366911611 Relate to Other People Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/366912873 2019-06-11 11:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/366912873 How Can I Improve My Mental Health and Wellbeing? Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/366961326 2019-06-11 14:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/366961326 How can my diet help? Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/367641163 PCOS can contribute to weight gain, however eating healthily and losing weight can improve both the symptoms of PCOS and your mental health.

Print and fill in this simple food diary to help keep track of what you're eating. Keep it on your fridge to remind you to fill it in.]]> 2019-06-14 17:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/367641163 Why should I exercise more? Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368086974 It has been shown that excercising for as little as 30 minutes each day can improve your mood and mental health, it can also help to keep your body healthy and improve some of the symptoms related to PCOS.

Small changes can make a big difference. Here are some ideas to get you going:

Popping to the shop? Why not walk instead of drive.
Leave the elevator one floor early and walk the last flight of stairs.]]> 2019-06-18 10:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368086974 How can I get fit for free? Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368089311 This NHS website suggests many ways that you can exercise easily and for free.]]> 2019-06-18 10:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368089311 Exercise Your Body Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368091858 2019-06-18 10:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368091858 How can giving to others benefit me? Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368095461 Research has shown that committing an act of kindness once a week can increase your happiness and improve your mental wellbeing.
It doesn't have to cost money. You can give your time, ideas and energy.
So...
 if you want to feel good, do good.]]> 2019-06-18 11:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368095461 What can I do to give back? Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368117919 There are many things you can do to give back others. You could:
  • Help a neighbour
  • Give someone a complement
  • Let someone go ahead of you in a queue
  • Volunteer for a charity
  • Make or buy someone a drink
  • Donate your spare change
]]> 2019-06-18 13:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368117919 Give Something Back Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368122323 2019-06-18 13:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368122323 More information on the Five Ways to Wellbeing Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368125281 2019-06-18 14:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368125281 Why is it important to take notice? Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368128079 Taking time out to enjoy the moment and appreciate the world around you, can remind you to strengthen and broaden your awareness of the here and now, which can directly enhance your well-being by helping you to make positive choices based on your own values.]]> 2019-06-18 14:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368128079 Appreciate Your World Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368131951 2019-06-18 14:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368131951 Guided mindfulness Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368293298 Find some time to relax and use this video to help guide you through some relaxing mindfulness techniques.]]> 2019-06-19 11:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/368293298 Try Something New Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/369080234 2019-06-25 08:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/369080234 What new things could I try? Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/369080634
  • Research something you're interested in
  • Learn an instrument or language
  • Explore a new area where you live
  • Cook something you haven't tried before
  • Read a new book
  • Join a local club 
    • ]]>     2019-06-25 09:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/369080634     How can trying new things benefit me? Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/369081209 Learning new things and setting yourself goals to achieve can help build self-esteem and encourage you to be more active and social.
    Setting yourself little goals each week to try something new has been shown to be linked with increased levels of wellbeing. ]]>     2019-06-25 09:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/369081209     SMART goal setting Parris_Mills https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/369082512 S | Specific - Set clear goals
    M | Measurable - Knowing targets
    A | Achievable - Realistic to acheive
    R | Rewarding - Something that matters to you
    T | Time - Set aside time 
    You can use this worksheet to help you achieve your goals.]]>     2019-06-25 09:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/Parris_Mills/9tefkapmz5dg/wish/369082512