Andrea Macfarlane, Military Co-Chair of Defence Mental Health Network

Supporting positive mental health is always important; during lockdown, it’s become essential.

Andrea invites the Defence community to access an imaginative programme of online wellbeing activities by ‘just dialing-in and you’re away’. There’s something for everyone including breathing exercises, meditation for the under fives, and online ‘buddy-buddy chat cafes’.

Andrea also explains how ‘slack-lining’ helped her recovery from illness and restored balance by calming the body and mind and we hear about her postie, and how a little bit of kindness goes a long way.

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If you’re a member of the Armed Forces community and need support with your mental health, Op Courage can help.

Or you could phone the Combat Stress Helpline on: 0800 138 1619


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