We're continuing to bring you our weekly Thrive briefings, this week's title is: The words we choose, the actions we take.

In this edition, John Hasler, who works as an occupational therapy assistant, sent us a wonderful poem which encapsulates all that people shared with us during mental health awareness week which focused on kindness. Thank you to all who shared their kindness stories with us.

We also invite people who have personal lived experience of mental health issues to submit artworks to the Out of Sight Out of Mind exhibition. Get in touch to ask for the full guidance and a submission form.

Please continue to get in touch with us through our email at thrive.edinburgh@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk and our twitter (@EdinburghThrive).

You can read the full briefing below

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