Living Well
In this section we look at some of the things that can help you live well with your condition including
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Medications
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Managing pain
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Mental wellbeing
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Relationships
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Sleep
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Diet
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Staying active
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Surgery
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Smoking
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Vaccinations
Finding help locally
- Arthritis Action -Includes a variety of wellbeing resources and a mental health directory for support in your local area.
Mental Health & Wellbeing – Arthritis Action - The Staffordshire Mental Health Information Directory
The Staffordshire Mental Health Directory is a partnership between Staffordshire County Council, Stoke on Trent City Council, The Staffordshire Mental Health Helpline, and members of the public, private and voluntary sectors in Staffordshire. The website is designed to provide information and contact details about local organisations and projects within Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent. Finding information on this website is simple – click on a category of your choice and enter a postcode. This website should give you a list of services specific to your query.www.staffordshirementalhealth.info
Tel: 0808 800 2234 (Staffordshire Mental Health Helpline)
- CHANGES Health and Wellbeing
CHANGES 12 steps – promoting recovery from mental health problems – anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder amongst others.
- North Staffs MIND
MIND deliver local mental health services, provide information and support and campaign to improve policy and attitudes. They can help adults with counselling, befriending, mentoring and social support.
- Healthy Minds (Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Wellbeing Service)
This service is for any person 16 years and over experiencing anxiety, depression or stress.
The service provides access to evidence-based talking therapies for common mental health problems.
- Brighter Futures – The Clubhouse Network
The Clubhouse Network supports people to improve their mental wellbeing, meet new people, learn new skills and have support in a safe, welcoming environment.Clubhouse Network, Holistic Support For Your Mental Health (brighter-futures.org.uk)
