23/12/2025
๐ CHRISTMAS REMINDERS & MENTAL WELLBEING
From your local pharmacy team
Christmas can be joyfulโฆ but it can also feel heavy, stressful or lonely. If this time of year is tough, here are some gentle reminders from us to you ๐
โจ CHRISTMAS REMINDERS (Mental Health Edition)
๐ฌ Itโs okay if youโre struggling
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โโ๏ธ Youโre allowed to say no
๐ค You are not a burden
๐ Your wellbeing matters more than expectations
๐ธ Social media isnโt real life โ Christmas looks different for everyone
โธ๏ธ Itโs okay to take breaks
๐ You are not alone
๐ Itโs okay if youโre just getting through the day
๐ SUPPORT AVAILABLE OVER CHRISTMAS
If you need someone to talk to, these services are open throughout the festive period. Please reach out if youโre finding things difficult.
๐ง Childline (under 19s) โ 24/7 ๐ 0800 1111
๐ Samaritans โ 24/7 ๐ 116 123 ๐ง jo@samaritans.org
๐ฑ Shout โ 24/7 Text SHOUT to 85258
๐งก HOPELINE247 (Papyrus) โ under 35s or anyone worried about a young person ๐ 0800 068 4141 ๐ฑ Text 88247
๐ค CALM โ 5pmโmidnight ๐ 0800 58 58 58
๐ SANE โ 4pmโ10pm ๐ 0300 304 7000
๐ Mind โ MonโFri, 9amโ6pm ๐ 0300 102 1234
๐ Beat Eating Disorders โ 3pmโ8pm ๐ 0808 801 0677 (England)
๐ Cruse Bereavement Support ๐ 0808 808 1677
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Switchboard LGBTQIA+ Support Line โ 10amโ10pm ๐ 0800 0119 100
๐ National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) โ 24/7 ๐ 0808 2000 247
๐ต The Silver Line (Age UK) โ 24/7 ๐ 0800 470 8090
๐ A message from your pharmacy team: We hope this season brings you moments of rest, comfort and joy. But if it doesnโt โ thatโs okay. Take things one step at a time, look after yourself, and remember that support is always available.
Weโre here for you ๐ โ Your local pharmacy team