Mental Heath Newsletter – September Edition

30/08/19 – Company News

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Check out the September edition of our mental health newsletter.

This month we are focusing on knowing our numbers.

Do you know what your blood pressure should be? Do you know your systolic from your diastolic? Confused? Don’t be…

The 9th-15th September is Know Your Numbers Week, a great time to get your blood pressure checked and enable you to take the necessary action to prevent future health issues.

Our calendar themes this month are

Blood Cancer Awareness Month
World Heart Day
World Suicide Prevention Day

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