Open access article that discusses the benefits and challenges of interpretation in mental health care along with ethical considerations. www.cambridge.org/core/journal... #HIW2026 @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.social

The @rcpsych.bsky.social have a large library of translated mental health information resources in loads of different languages #HIW2026 www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-healt... @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social

Information and support about coping with loss after suicide is available in other languages from @rethinkcharity.bsky.social. www.rethink.org/advice-and-i... #HIW2026

#HIW2026 try easy read patient leaflets #BMJBestPractice Free to NHS "lots of useful information .. on various health conditions ..which has been resourceful in providing psychoeducation to patients .." OT @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social

There is so much joy to be gained from so little. All you need to do is notice Image: www.instagram.com/headspace

Here are leaflets from @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social about recognising, living with, and helping someone with dementia. Available in Welsh, BSL, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, Sylheti and Urdu. www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/... #HIW2026

Following from yesterday @cntw.bsky.social have produced several other BSL videos on mental health topics including the Mental Health Act www.cntw.nhs.uk/home/accessi... #HIW2026 @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have produced 2 videos on how to check patients understand the information provided to them by using the Chunk & Check technique - tinyurl.com/wxhj7wdf @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Don't forget our own 'your baby and you' video resources which are available in six languages - English, Arabic, Bengali, Polish, Punjabi and Urdu www.penninecare.nhs.uk/your-baby-an...

Here's a video about postnatal depression for those who use BSL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8z7... #HIW2026

A gentle reminder: feelings are real, even if “Blue Monday” isn’t. However you’re doing today – you’re not alone. You don’t need a special date on a calendar to deserve care. 💛 #mentalhealth #kindness #bluemonday #actionforhappiness

#photography #birdphotography #bluejayphotography #bluejay #nature #Birdoftheday #SmallBirdSaturday #EastCoastKin #perfectperch

Welcome to Health Information Week! Today's theme is health information in languages other than English. Following updates to @pifonline.bsky.social directory in collaboration with NHS and public libraries, you can include language in the PIF TICK search piftick.org.uk/health-topics/ #hiw2026 #hiw26

First up: An animated video about mental health in pregnancy and beyond and how to get help. Available with subtitles in English and a range of other languages: perinatalpositivity.org/professional... @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social #HIW2026

It's Health Information Week #HIW2026! We've chosen the theme 'Translated Patient Information' and will be sharing online resources all week. Follow along if interested in mental health information in other languages 🙂 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social

Yes Pearl, we agree! Persons with disabilities need to be involved in making decisions within the health sector. This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, learn more and help push for truly inclusive health systems 👉bit.ly/3SJBjbW #HealthForAll

Just arrived at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service "Understanding Research for Nursing Students" by Peter Ellis. Go to the hub - further resources - VLE Books tinyurl.com/bdf948n2 with your Athens account @simonkaye.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Ask us about our bite sized training "Easy Access to Articles" training using LibKey Nomad from @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service library.nhs.uk/penninecare @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Really good introduction to a series on men's health. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can access using their OpenAthens details @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social #movember www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....

See the 10 stress busters from NHS tinyurl.com/yc84jsya @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Food for thought...How AI Is Changing the Future of Mental Health Care thedatascientist.com/ai-is-changi...

Thrive at Work 2025 This looks like a great virtual event - and free. Friday 14th November @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @lucyea.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social www.nhselect.nhs.uk/event/6587/T...

🎉Today, Oct 20, marks the 6th #WorldEBHCDay! The science of communication is evolving, with insights from storytelling, digital media, open science, and knowledge translation transforming how knowledge can—and must—be shared to inform decision-making👇 worldebhcday.org/2025-campaign

I've discovered a new side of YouTube where you can watch beautiful ambient scenes with music to help with concentration - my current one is autumnal coffee shop on a rainy day with smooth jazz

As it's World Menopause Day tomorrow, check out these resources for LGBTQIA+ people. So much of the menopause information out there is cisgendered-focused so it's great to find a place that acknowledges this and offers support to all people www.queermenopause.com/resources-1

#WorldMenopauseDay is on the 18 October 2025. See resources from RCOG about menopause: tinyurl.com/3y9v2x2d @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

It's World Mental Health Day, here's some tips for doomscrolling and healthier news consumption: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-ment...

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day. See the Mental Health Foundation's Tips to manage overwhelm during global events and relentless bad news: tinyurl.com/2rxbx7w3 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

If you answered Claudia Jones to my earlier post, you'd be right! www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/sect...

My five year old wrote me some 'clues' about a special person she's been learning about at school for Black History Month. Can you guess who she is describing? The answer will be later today!

To access @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Diversity & Inclusion ebook titles go to read.kortext.com log in with your email & Athens account & find under Collections. Available all day, everyday #BlackHistoryMonth @sarahpreedy.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social

Black History Month's 10 Books by Black British Authors You Should Read tinyurl.com/mr3ubwy4 #BlackHistoryMonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

October is Health Literacy Month. See the World Health Organization's fact sheet on what it is and why it is important. tinyurl.com/78erz9b6 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Great to see latest research from @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Young Peoples Mental Health Research Unit @simonkaye.bsky.social @sndoro.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @manmetuni.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40993722/

‪‪October is ADHD Awareness Month and to get an understanding directly from people with ADHD, I've started the month by listening to the BBC series That ADHD Story: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

Worth a look at this e-learning package on health literacy: www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/h... It only takes about 30 minutes and give some useful tools and techniques. @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social

Did you know? @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff & students have access to more than 200,000 books. We are part of the North West Library Management System (NoW LMS). Register or find out more here tinyurl.com/4e4dxjtr @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @nickylit.bsky.social

World Alzheimer's Day is on the 21 September. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff have access to a number of books on Alzheimer's which can be found here: tinyurl.com/ydf4tayp @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Get Patrick Callaghan "Mental Health Nursing Skills" ebook via the @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge and Library Hub & from your desktop library.nhs.uk/penninecare @kellybowden.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

The Staying Safe from Suicide: best practice guidance elearning is now available on elfh: tinyurl.com/4vnstf93 @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @lucyea.bsky.social

Last chance to join the World Suicide Prevention Day virtual event which starts at 10am today: www.tickettailor.com/events/nhsgr...

Tomorrow is World Suicide Prevention Day and the start of Greater Manchester Month of Hope. Events to get involved with: 👣 Bury memory walk, Kay Gardens, 6pm 🪨 Oldham positive pebble walk, from TOG Mind, 12 noon. 🕯️Tameside vigil at Anthony Seddon Centre, 8pm 💻 Online suicide prevention event, 10am

youtu.be/7U1bvxpGO8U Today’s date is 24/7, which is #SamaritansAwarenessDay. Remember that when life is difficult, @Samaritans are there to listen 24/7. Call 116 123 to speak to a Samaritan 💚

24 July is #SamaritansAwarenessDay – a chance to remind people that if you're finding life tough, @samaritans are there to listen, 24/7 💚

The theme for #AlcoholAwarenessWeek is alcohol and work. Drinkaware have information on how alcohol affects productivity at work and ideas for alcohol-free ways to unwind tinyurl.com/56hwvuyc @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.social

For quick links to Clinical Knowledge Summaries like problem drinking try the quick evidence sources on the new Knowledge & Library Hub tinyurl.com/3s53k8s8 #AlcoholAwarenessWeek @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.social

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Celebrating LGBTQ+ #Pride2025 in June at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Try our ebook collection. "Creating an LGBT+ Inclusive Workplace by Shane Kryss" Access via the hub or www.vlebooks.com with Athens account @sfstringwell.bsky.social @kaypcft.bsky.social @lucyea.bsky.social

"Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect...(it's) quiet and undramatic." Please be careful this summer.