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Well-being for Mental Health
Welcome to the Take Off help page
When any of us feel overwhelmed we may need a reminder of the things that help us feel better.
Practical tools include getting out into nature, eating well, meeting with others, being creative and sharing with others how we feel. The support groups that are run at Take Off can help with some or all these things – joining some of these groups is easy, just ring us or fill out the online form. Our groups are free to attend and are purposely delivered in a relaxed and friendly way. The whole organisation is run by people with lived experience of mental health issues and the challenges that they have faced.
Everyone attending can share what has helped them along the way. Below is an overview of the support groups that are available to help re-balance and help with ‘well-being’ and ‘mental health’.
Click on the links on the cards to get more information.
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Art and creativity provide a healthy outlet for expression, helping process emotions, reduces stress, and improves moods, while encouraging mindful occupation, focus, and a sense of achievement and personal connection.
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Creative writing to get the emotions out.
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Listening to music reduces stress.
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Drawing releases endorphins.
Discover more at: Canterbury or Dover
ARTS & CREATIVITY
Mental health is about how we think, feel and act. Just like physical health, we all have mental health and need to take care of it. Poor mental health means that the way we think, feel or behave is difficult to cope with.
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Getting enough sleep is essential.
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Activity improves your mental health.
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Finding fun & purpose boosts self-esteem.
WELL-BEING FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Discover more at: Our support groups
A balanced diet with regular meals, hydration, and nourishing foods support energy, mood, and overall wellbeing, helping you feel more stable, focused, and resilient. Batch-cooking and freezing meals makes it easier to eat well each day.
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3x10-minute or a 30-minute walk each day.
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Make easy-to-repeat healthy meals at home.
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The right nutrients boosts energy and mood.
Discover more at: Canterbury
HEALTH & DIET
Anxiety and ongoing stress can affect wellbeing by impacting sleep, focus, and emotional balance. If left unmanaged, it may make future challenges feel harder to cope with, but early support and self-care can improve long-term mental health.
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Small goals outside your comfort zone.
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Talk to people to share your difficulties.
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caffeine and alcohol.
MANAGING ANXIETY
Discover more at: Canterbury, Dover, Ashford or Online
Social interaction is important for well-being, helping reduce loneliness, build a sense of belonging, and provide emotional support, while boosting mood, confidence, and overall mental and emotional health.
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Attend ‘Take Off’ support groups.
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Re-start or find a new hobby.
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Volunteer to build purpose & community.
SOCIAL INTERACTION
Discover more at: Canterbury, Dover, Ashford, Thanet, Folkestone
Realistic and positive thinking can support well-being by helping you reframe challenges, build resilience, and focus on what is within your control, encouraging a more hopeful outlook and improving overall mood and confidence.
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Positive thoughts encourage kinder self-talk.
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Focus on small goals to build confidence.
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Take regular breaks to rest and reset.
REALISTIC THINKING
Discover more at: Our support groups
Here are some places you can turn to for support if you need more help with your well-being or are experiencing crisis. It is important to reach out when you need help, there are lots of places for you to turn to, and people who want to listen.
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Hub of Hope www.hubofhope.co.uk
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Phone NHS 111 (option 2).
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Safe Havens (scan QR code).
SUPPORT AVENUES
Discover more at: Additional Signposting
