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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Beth Abbit

Tips on how to cope with the anniversary of the Manchester Arena bomb

Wednesday will be a difficult day for our city.

It will mark two years since the Manchester Arena attack which killed 22 people and injured hundreds more.

People across the city will be remembering those who lost their lives.

While there are no large public memorial events, there will be a private service at St Ann's Church, while people can pay their respects at Manchester Cathedral, and others may gather in the city centre to reflect.

In a bid to help anyone affected by the atrocity, mental health experts have offered these tips on how to cope with the anniversary.

1. Do whatever you want and need to do to mark the occasion - join planned activities, join with your friends or with your family.

2. Take time to reflect in your own way.

3. Check in with others who may be struggling but make sure you still take care of yourself.

4. Think carefully about how much time you spend on social media and watching the news, switch it off if it’s not helping.

5. Spend time with friends and family or speak to a key adult - try not to spend too much time alone.

6. Talk to someone you trust if you want to, but don’t feel you have to.

7. Plan relaxing, comforting things to do and think about how you might manage if you are upset.

8. Get exercise, eat well and do nice things for yourself.

9. Keeping in your usual routine can be helpful.

10. Take unnecessary pressures off yourself.

11. Consider giving something back - maybe through helping others.

 
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