World Mental Health day:10 steps to mental wellbeing

Connectedness: Try and find some time during your week to connect with friends, colleagues or family members

Achievement: Engage in activities that provide you with both a sense of pleasure and achievement.

Self-care: Find activities that you can schedule into your week that provide you with a sense of self-care

Relaxation: Schedule time into your week where you can switch off and relax your mind and body

Values: Engage in activities that provide you with a sense of value and that you are important to you

Think Positively: give you an opportunity to share positive experiences

Talk openly to close friends or family about how you are feeling and what you might be thinking.

Exercise Use some mindfulness exercises to try and connect you to the present moment.

Coping skills: Be proactive with your mental health. Learn, practice and refine some new skills that can help you cope with pressure or stress.

Physical activity: Where possible try to stay active. Exercise is a great tool for boosting mood and reducing anxiety.