Jon Byrne Labour Councillor - Manor Ward

Manor Ward covers Manor Ward covers Offerton (in part), Littlemoor, Heaviley, Woodbank and Hillgate.

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay the theme of this year is "Lived experiences heard: real...

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay the theme of this year is "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change". Too often in recent months and years we have heard public figures belittle some serious mental health issues, including on the recent Welfare Map being pushed by right wing parties. However mental health is as important as our physical and our Politicians, NHS and society should treat it as such. This morning I attended parkrun as I do most Saturdays as running has become one of the

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay the theme of this year is "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change".

Too often in recent months and years we have heard public figures belittle some serious mental health issues, including on the recent Welfare Map being pushed by right wing parties.

However mental health is as important as our physical and our Politicians, NHS and society should treat it as such.

This morning I attended parkrun as I do most Saturdays as running has become one of the ways I support my mental health. But I know this is not suitable or even accessible for everyone.

Please reach out for help if you need it, have those important conversations with friends and ignore the rhetoric pushed online.

There are lots of support services in Stockport listed here.

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/stockport

Jon

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