Friendship February is forthcoming

This Saturday marks the start of ‘Friendship February’, the latest theme for our 12 months of healthiness campaign.

Friendship
Noun

Dictionary definitions:

• the emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friends
• a friendly relation or intimacy
• friendly feeling or disposition
• the quality or state of being friendly
• a relationship between people who are friends

This month is all about reaching out to friends and loved ones, whether that involves:

• meeting a friend for a cuppa
• walking and talking with colleagues
• making a phone call or sending an email to someone you’ve been meaning to catch up with for a while
• checking in with elderly or vulnerable neighbours
• motivating a friend in their quest to achieve a personal goal
• supporting and making time for loved ones going through challenging and difficult times

Throughout the month, we’ll also focus on:

• Time to Talk Day 2020 on 6 February – a day when everyone is encouraged to have a conversation about mental health
• Valentine’s Day – it’s not just about flowers and chocolates!
• United in Kind – how to support the social movement to combat loneliness and isolation

Look out for more information about Time to Talk Day on AskHUE next week.