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Local Update, 19 June 2023
Barnet Voice for Mental Health
020 3475 1314
[email protected]
Welcome to our weekly newsletter about mental health services and support available in Barnet and beyond. Also bringing you updates on Inclusion Barnet mental health news. Produced by Ed Peston, Communications Assistant.
Inclusion Barnet News and Events
Help create a new Mental Health Charter for Barnet!
REMINDER: There is still time to book a place for this event and remember, each attendee will be paid £15 in recognition for participating. Thank you.
We’ve been asked to feed into a new Mental Health Charter for Barnet, and we need your help. How should we think about mental health in Barnet? What would a supportive borough look like? What should we expect of services?
There will be a special meeting of Barnet Voice to discuss all these questions and more online at 5pm on Monday the 26th June. You can register for the Eventbrite here. It’s important that we hear from as many people as possible so we hope you will all come along to share your views.
It’s great that mental health is being put in the spotlight in this way – the resulting charter will be adopted by Barnet Council so please do tell them what you would like to see.
We can offer a 15 pound voucher reward and recognition payment for attendance.
Look forward to seeing you all there,
Caroline Collier,
CEO Inclusion Barnet
Events and News from the Web
Zero Suicide Alliance Lunch and Learn, Monday 3 July 2023 12.00 - 13.00pm Online Event
Barnet Wellbeing Service together with Barnet Public Health is hosting a free lunch and learn session to deliver the Zero Suicide Alliance's training. You will learn how to start life-saving conversations with people who my be considering suicide.
Book Zero Suicide Alliance Lunch and Learn
Working together to prevent suicide in Barnet.
Understanding Schizophrenia [Free Webinar] (From Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Wednesday 21 June, 6.00 - 700pm
Schizophrenia is a lifelong illness that changes how you think, feel, and act. A combination of hallucinations, delusions, disordered thinking and behavior can be debilitating. Explore the causes, symptoms, co-occurring disorders, and treatment of schizophrenia, and gain practical tips for managing symptoms and supporting loved ones with a licensed therapist.
Mental Health at Work - Conversations to Support Teams (From Stratus Coaching), Tuesday 20 June, 10.00 - 10.45am
In today's fast-paced and high-stress work environment, it's more important than ever to have open and honest conversations about mental health. This webinar is designed to equip you with the tools and techniques you need to confidently approach these sensitive conversations with your colleagues.
NHS CHECK WEBINAR: The current state of the mental health of NHS workers (From Kings College London), Friday 23 June, 12.00 - 1.00pm
The media tells us that the mental health of NHS workers is in a bad way. Is this a true reflection of reality?
Discuss the findings from the UK's largest survey of mental health & wellbeing of all NHS staff, clinical and non-clinical.
Book NHS CHECK WEBINAR: The current state of the mental health of NHS workers
Creating a Low-Stress Environment and Minimizing Crises [Free Webinar] (From Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Thursday 22 June, 6.00 - 7.00pm
People are susceptible to strain from a number of sources including work and school obligations, illness, finances, interpersonal conflict, and more. Learn strategies to create and maintain a low-stress environment, identify & respond to ‘red flags’, and communicate in times of crisis with a licensed therapist.
Book Creating a Low-Stress Environment and Minimizing Crises [Free Webinar]
Understanding Psychotherapy: What to Expect & How it Works [Free Webinar] (From Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Tuesday 20 June, 6.00 - 7.00pm
For many of us, what happens in therapy is a mystery: Does it really work? Who benefits? How can I find a good therapist? Discuss the reasons why people go to therapy, what the process truly looks like, and how to find a qualified professional in this one-hour seminar.
Book Understanding Psychotherapy: What to Expect & How it Works
Boost your Mood with Food Workshop (From Recovery Education CH07), Wednesday 21 June, 10.30 - 12.30pm
Co-delivered with a Registered Dietitian, this workshop will explore the relationship between healthy eating and our mental health.
Communicating Climate and Health (online) (From Wellcome Collection), Saturday 24 June, 12.45 - 1.45pm
Hear about the multifaceted ways that people are conveying the complexities of climate and health challenges, and countering misinformation.
Podcasts
Podcast: MK Mental Health Hour - Neurodiversity (From MKFM)
Lia discusses how to recognise and manage neurodiversity alongside mental health with Jon Manning from Arthur Ellis: Mental Health Support and Jane Lambert from ECG Training.
Podcast: Your Anxiety Toolkit - Anxiety & OCD Strategies for Everyday (From Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT)
Your Anxiety Toolkit Podcast delivers effective, compassionate, & science-based tools for anyone with Anxiety, OCD, Panic, and Depression.
Listen to Podcast: Your Anxiety Toolkit - Anxiety & OCD Strategies for Everyday
Articles
Climate change is harming my mental health (From the BBC)
Until two years ago Jennifer Newall was working at the forefront of climate change research.
Her PhD on melting ice sheets and changing sea levels had taken her to Antarctica, Scandinavia and the USA but it was while leading a workshop for primary school children in Glasgow that she began to question what she was doing.
Aryna Sabalenka opts out of media duties for sake of her ‘mental health’ (From the Guardian)
Aryna Sabalenka opted out of a post-match press conference after her third-round win over Kamilla Rakhimova on Friday following a number of tense exchanges with a Ukrainian reporter about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine after previous rounds here.
Read Aryna Sabalenka opts out of media duties for sake of her ‘mental health’
The Mental Health Benefits of Literacy (From Psychology Today)
Literacy and health are closely intertwined. Research has proven that stories are a powerful mechanism for building resilience and helping young people develop empathy, foster emotional intelligence, and find strength. While this correlation has always been important, there is renewed urgency in building resilience as the pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the state of youth mental health.
Reconnecting with nature for your mental health (From Yahoo! News)
Immersing yourself in nature is a great and accessible way to switch off from our often stressful and technology-filled lives.
According to research, outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, and biking, can alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Lewis Capaldi: Why more musicians are prioritising mental health (From the BBC)
Lewis Capaldi has cancelled a series of upcoming gigs after admitting he's struggling "mentally and physically".
The Scottish singer says he needs a break from touring in order to be "Lewis from Glasgow for a bit".
Despite lots of fans now being out of pocket, there's a lot of love and support online for how Lewis is prioritising his mental health.
And he's not the only popstar to decide they need to take a break in the last few months.
Read Lewis Capaldi: Why more musicians are prioritising mental health
Women's Shed: Swansea farm offers friendship and purpose (From the BBC)
A community farm has said demand for its Women's Shed group has exploded.
The team in Swansea offers a weekly club for all ages to come together for outdoor activities.
It is similar to the Men's Shed movement, which boomed in popularity a few years ago, and focuses on mental wellbeing with hopes of expansion across the UK.
Read Women's Shed: Swansea farm offers friendship and purpose
The rise of perfectionism – and the harm it’s doing us all (From the Guardian)
Many of us believe striving for perfection leads to success. But perfectionism is counter-productive and can result in soaring levels of stress. The answer, believes Professor Thomas Curran, is to go a little easier on yourself.
Read The rise of perfectionism – and the harm it’s doing us all
Regular Events on the Web
Insight into Creative Psychotherapy (Expressing Emotions Creatively) (From Holistic Wellness Community), Monday 19 June, 6.00 - 7.00pm
A chance to express yourself creatively, using creative therapeutic techniques and exercises facilitated by Dramatherapist Emma-Jo. These classes provide insight into ways you can include creativity in your life to help process emotions, trauma, to aid healing, stress, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed and more, within creative methods to aid safety. Guided meditations will be used throughout and a chance to check in with yourself, providing a space to just 'be' in a world where we are constantly having to 'do'.
Book Insight into Creative Psychotherapy (Expressing Emotions Creatively)
Singing For Mindfulness and Mental Wellbeing (From Holistic Wellness Community), Wednesday 5 July, 6.00 - 7.00pm
Come join this group on Zoom on Wednesday evenings, 18:00 GMT, for an hour of singing for the soul. Victoria will share with you some short, simple but deeply nourishing or uplifting songs that will go in easily, no matter what your experience.
Mindly Weekly - Practical Tips on Mental Wellbeing & General Anxiety (From Step8up Mindly), Tuesday 20 June, 12.30 - 1.00pm
Join this session each week to know how easy it is to manage day to day mental wellbeing, especially general anxiety, using methods which are practical and easy.
Book Mindly Weekly - Practical Tips on Mental Wellbeing & General Anxiety
Online wellbeing workshops from Mid West Aries
Offering a range of free courses online via Zoom. Anyone over the age of 18 with an interest in mental health and well-being can sign up for the courses.
Psychologically Informed Reflective Practice for Parents (From Jounita Wright), Thursday 22 June, 7.00 - 10.00pm
This is a free online event for any parent/carer of adolescents aged 13-20 concerned with behaviour change.
Book Psychologically Informed Reflective Practice for Parents
Online ADHD Support Group (From Tim Kiver Foundation), Tuesday 11 July, 7.30 - 9.00pm
A safe place for anyone interested in ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in ANY way to share experiences and learn more about:
• What ADHD is
• How ADHD affects peoples every day life
• Ways to manage ADHD symptoms
• How to seek medical help for ADHD
• The Facts and Fiction that surround ADHD
International Wellbeing Support Group (From Rain on Me), Monday 19 June, 5.30pm
A free, international safe space to vent and grow with people who understand and accept you.
Regular Events in Barnet
Meridian Wellbeing in Barnet
A range of events and activities in Barnet and online including Barnet Wellbeing Hub, Barnet IAPT, Wellbeing Cafe, Wellbeing Workshops, Chinese Wellbeing Services, Supportive Online Communities
More information about Meridian Wellbeing events and activities
Barnet Carers
Barnet Carers provides support and information for unpaid, informal, carers across the London Borough of Barnet. Includes yoga, meditation and mindfulness.
Building Friendship
Building Friendship is a free weekly drop in every Friday for those with mental health difficulties.
Meet at East Barnet Baptist Church hall, EN4 8PS. Come along for a cup of coffee and a friendly chat between 10am and 12noon.
For more information email: [email protected]. Or leave a message with your name and contact number on 020 8449 5320.
Weekly online social group from Mind in Enfield and Barnet, Fridays from 6.00 - 7.00pm
This group takes place by Zoom, and the session is broken up into a few casual activities such as:
Catch up about each other’s week
Play a quiz where everybody provides 3 questions
Share and discuss TV, movies and news that has inspired us this week
If you would like to attend, please email Sam Brown at [email protected]
Mind and Mood Support Group
We celebrated our eighth successful year on 4th January 2023 and have a group of regular attendees (usually around 6, but this may vary). The first half of the meeting our Guest Speaker speaks (on the day we have one) for approx. 20 mins, following this members are free to ask questions. Then half-way through, about 6.45 we have a comfort break with tea, coffee and biscuits. The second half, we all share our experiences of where we are since the last meeting.
The group is facilitated by Sandra Turner and Peter Sartori, both with considerable experience of the mental health system.
Since the Pandemic. Our group has gone through necessary changes. One week our group meets via Zoom from 6-7.15pm. Alternate wks. we meet, in person at 55 Christchurch Avenue 6-7.30pm. No-one is allowed to join our meetings without prior arrangement.
If there is anything else you wish to know, please do not hesitate to contact:
Peter Sartori e: mailto:[email protected] m: 07947 713306 Sandra Turner e: [email protected]
If you wish to subscribe to our monthly “Creativity & Wellbeing Newsletter” please email Sandra with “Subscribe to Newsletter” in the subject of your email.
About Inclusion Barnet
We are a Peer-Led Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation (DDPO).
Nearly all of our directors and staff have lived experience of disability, including mental health issues and/or long-term health conditions.
We believe that learning to use our lived experience for social change is a skill. We have become experts in harnessing the lived experience of our staff, members, volunteers and the people who use our services to design and deliver higher quality, more person-centred services.
Other services run by Inclusion Barnet that you might be interested in are:
Benefits Advice Service (supporting disabled people in Barnet to access the benefits they are entitled to).
Touchpoint (supports people experiencing any form of disability in Barnet to access the services and resources they need).
Healthwatch Barnet (an independent, statutory organisation dedicated to improving health and social care services in Barnet).
For more information about the wider range of other work we do please visit our website www.inclusionbarnet.org.uk
Useful links for mental health and wellbeing
Click on the title to go to the individual websites.
LOCAL
- Mind in Barnet - counselling
- Mind in Barnet Sanctuary - find calm, make space, move forward
- Barnet Wellbeing Service
- BEH-MHT* crisis helpline 0800 151 0023 24/7, 365 days a year.
(*BEH-MHT = Barnet, Enfield Haringay - Mental Health Trust)
LONDON & NATIONAL
- The Help Hub - free online emotional support sessions
- Good Thinking - free online Mental Wellbeing for London
- Kooth - free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
- Qwell - free online safe and confidential space to share & support
Shout - free, 24/7 text messaging support - text SHOUT to 85258 - Samaritans - free phone & email support in a crisis
- Useful links from Sussex University - lots of useful links to MH resources
Independent Living Centre, c/o Barnet & Southgate College,
7 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London NW9 4BR
Inclusion Barnet is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Registered Charity Number: 1158632
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