Several weeks ago the UK was shocked by the very sad news of the suicide of a popular television celebrity Caroline Flack. Last month marked Random Acts of Kindness Day. It was the first time that I have heard of this day. Whilst I saw some comments on social media around people asking why you should have to remind people to be kind, they just should be, in reality, the world is not always a kind place and with all the pressures on society, sometimes there isn't space for kindness from everybody and not through fault of their own.  I saw a wonderful quote which perhaps is a tribute to Caroline Flack:

"Please remember to check in on your strong friend, your busy friend, your happy friend, or your "seems to handle everything really well" friend. (Emily Coxhead, author of The Happy News).

Poor mental health or a mental health illness can bestow itself upon any of us, nobody is immune. I heard an eye opening quote about depression recently. "Depression is likened to the most welcoming club in the world to join- anyone can find themselves a member, yet when a member, it can seem like the loneliest club because you don't think anybody else is there with you experiencing depression."

It's so important that we all look out for each other. A kind word or gesture can mean so much more than it seems. Also, helping others can be beneficial for your own mental health and well being.

This article in the Guardian has some heartwarming tales of random acts of kindness towards people and it really reminded me how much good there is in the world, and how important it is that we keep communicating and helping one another.