Nice to see everyone here from across the UK and best of luck to all of you (even if you're not from BCU) 😄 #SNTA

This is Jonathan and Hannah signing off for today, it has been great to hear everyone and thank you very much! Birmingham City University #WMHD2022

“Feeling a sense of community, knowing that everyone is striving on the same kind of path for excellence” Birmingham City University #WMHD2022

Pizza in SU Bar City South come and say hi! #WMHD2022 BCU HELS Birmingham City University

“Work, family and friends and my interests” Birmingham City University #WMHD2022

“Being loved by my family and good friends, keeps me grounded and gives me a reality check” Birmingham City University #wmhd2022

'Being a nurse, in a supportive team, has definitely given me a sense of belonging'
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“Being in a community, seeing people in a room have at least one thing in common, is always so joyous for me. The relatability or common ground found in a community warms my heart and togetherness keeps me feeling like I do belong” - Hannah Birmingham City University #WMHD2022

'My family, my friends, my home.'
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'nature. I find the city overwhelming (it's very peopley) need to spend time alone, I find being close to nature restores my wellbeing.'
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'I also get my sense of belonging when nursing mentally unwell patients, being there for them, making a difference to their life.'
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'My animals (my dog and cat to be specific), they don’t hurt me and are the most important thing in my life. I guess the love I have for them gives me my purpose and belonging.'
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“My friends at university and at home” Birmingham City University #WMHD2022

“Family” Birmingham City University #WMHD2022

'The friends I first met in my 20s. We were all so young and selfish but we grew up together and there is something really precious about knowing people for so many years.'
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'Get to grips with the instructions and then make some bullet points of what to put in, then build them up a bit at a time. Always finish a bit of writing with a note to myself about what I plan to do next so it's easier to pick it up again.'
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'Accept that they are hard work and take a lot of time... but know that, just like with everything else, you get out what you put in.' - Jonathan
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay . The theme of 2022's World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'.

Mental health is just as important as physical health. In fact the two go hand in hand together 🧠❤️

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WorldMentalHealthDay 2022

'Start early! My father use to telling me as a little boy that the best way to conquer a long journey is to start early. Early to bed, early to rise!'
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