Mental Health Awareness Week: The impact of kindness
Since the coronavirus pandemic started we've seen more examples of kindness than usual.
It's the theme of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week and experts say that being kind to others, is also good for our own well-being.
One woman, who is isolating at home knows first-hand just how important kind acts can be. Dale Povey receives Government food parcels and one day, found a drawing tucked inside.
It was made by 9-year-old Elyse, whose mum works for BidFood in Birmingham, the company who delivers the parcels.
Dale said: “It was so lovely and it was such a happy picture and I thought ‘people are so kind out there’.”
Dale wanted to express her thanks in person and spoke over a video call with Elyse.
She said: “You absolutely touched my heart. I was having a really bad day but when I opened the box and I found your picture I was just, blown away. I wanted you to know that you turned what was a sad day into a very happy day for me.”
Watch as Dale describes the impact 9-year-old Elyse's drawing had on her.
It's one of many kind gestueres seen across communities in the Midlands. A fire that broke out in Sandiacre last month left some people with nothing.
But generous offerings have meant that homeless residents have been provided with food, toiletries and clothing from local people showing their support.
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