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Local Update, 4 September 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
FREE User Voice Member Meeting
Join us for our next FREE User Voice Member Meeting!
In person at
South Friern Library Colney Hatch Lane, London N10 1HD
or join us via Zoom (link will be sent on booking)
28 of September 2023, 12pm to 2pm
Sandwiches and refreshments provided
These meetings serve as a platform for disabled individuals in Barnet to make their voices heard. Key concerns and issues raised in these gatherings are relayed by us, anonymously, to various strategic meetings throughout the borough, including those with the Council, health and social care teams, and other community services in Barnet.
More information on FREE User Voice Member Meeting and how to book
Events and News from the Web
Mental Health Online: Suicide Prevention (From Ajuda Limited), Thursday 7 September, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Learn how to recognise suicidal signs and how you can be of help for those in need.
Service Users and Carers Forum Survey (From North London Mental Health Partnership)
North London Mental Health Partnership want your feedback about their service user and carers forums. Their service user and carer forums are a safe space to come together to share experiences, chat with fellow service users and carers, and learn from one another to help improve and develop the care and services that they provide. They would like to hear your ideas about what would make a great forum. Please take the survey by scanning the QR code in the image above or by following the link. You will get a chance to win a £25 voucher. Survey closes 9th September 2023.
Sustainable Mental Health Practice - Online Networking Event (From The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare), Wednesday 6 September, 12.30 - 1.30pm
Come along to this global networking event and meet other people who would like to work towards sustainable mental health services. All are welcome.
Book Sustainable Mental Health Practice - Online Networking Event
Family Reactions to Mental Illness [Free Webinar] (From Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Wednesday 6 September, 4.00 - 5.00pm
Understanding why people experience things differently can help to ease tension & increase acceptance. Discuss the caregiving experience, the stages of emotional response, and learn how to respond and cope in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
Understanding Compassion Fatigue & Burnout [Free Webinar] (From Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Tuesday 5 September, 6.00 - 7.00pm
Does compassion cause suffering? When does it go too far and how can caregivers protect their own wellbeing? Learn the warning signs, who is at risk, and how to restore your emotional energy with a licensed therapist.
Book Understanding Compassion Fatigue & Burnout [Free Webinar]
Expert Voices: Moving away from police responding to mental health crises (From Centre for Justice Innovation), Friday 8 September, 1.00 - 2.00pm
This Expert Voices session will provide a 40-minute introduction to the topic of moving away from police responding to mental health crises and will look at two alternate models in the UK and US. The first is ‘Right Care, Right Person’ a model that started in Humberside and is due to be rolled out nationally across England, and the other ‘Mobile Crisis Intervention’ a model that’s been established across many states in America. There will be time for Q&A at the end.
Book Expert Voices: Moving away from police responding to mental health crises
Medication for Your Mind Saturday Group (From Dawn Rising Community Interest Company), Saturday 9 September, 1.00 - 2.00pm
This group is for those prescribed mental health medication to talk about how they feel and learn new things to support their wellbeing.
Zero Suicide Alliance Lunch and Learn, World Suicide Prevention Day (From Barnet Wellbeing Service), Wednesday 13 September, 11.00am - 1.00pm
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, Barnet Wellbeing Service is holding a free lunch and learn event in partnership with Barnet Public Health. They will deliver Zero Suicide Alliance Training where you will learn how to start a life saving conversation with someone considering suicide.
Podcasts
Move With Heart Podcast (From Melissa Wood-Tepperberg)
The Move With Heart podcast features Melissa Wood-Tepperberg’s personal stories, triumphs, philosophies as well as those of her mentors who will join the show to share their wisdom.
All In the Mind Podcast (From ABC Radio International)
All in the Mind is an exploration of the mental: the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.
Articles
Pretty on the eye and soothing on the mind - why you should be adding flowers to your weekly shop (From Ideal Home)
‘Anyone who has received flowers as a gift will understand the feel-good vibe of appreciation, gratitude and recognition which come with them,’ says Suzanne Butler, feng shui, manifesting and empowerment expert at Harmonising Energies. ‘These can be matched by self-care benefits when buying them for yourself, as they improve mood and reduce the impact of stress and anxiety.’
We know nature is good for wellbeing – this study digs deeper (From Positive.News)
A new project is investigating how different types of woodland affect wellbeing, and how planting can be tailored as a result. The good news? You can get involved
Read We know nature is good for wellbeing – this study digs deeper
Can Napping Improve Your Mental Health? (From Psychology Today)
Studies indicate naps can help maintain brain health and cognitive function.
16 Wrong Ideas About Mental Illness (From Psychology Today)
Don't assume the worst if you have a new diagnosis.
The Hundred 2023: Birmingham Phoenix all-rounder Benny Howell on how ADHD affects his game (From the BBC)
He was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a child, something he says made him "the weird kid" that was "constantly in trouble" trying to fit in.
These days, Howell "thrives" on being different and, like others, he does not see it as a disorder, just a different wiring in the brain.
Read The Hundred 2023: Birmingham Phoenix all-rounder Benny Howell on how ADHD affects his game
One Good Thing: why everyone should try art therapy (From Stylist)
Dr Ree Langham, a health and wellness expert who works with Impulse Therapy and Stop Together, talks about why she believes everyone should give art therapy a go.
Mental health in sports: How the new generations broke a taboo and learned to take a break (From El Pais)
In recent years, mental issues among athletes have gained visibility thanks to role models like Simone Biles and Ricky Rubio; now, the focus is on prevention and tangible action.
Read Mental health in sports: How the new generations broke a taboo and learned to take a break
Regular Events on the Web
Poetry Therapy (From Nation's Finest), Monday 4 September, 9.30 - 10.30pm
Join this class and de-stress with poetry! You will learn the structure of micro poems such as American Sentence, Haiku, and Sijo. Examples included for each form. Second half of class will be used for writing, sharing your work is optional.
Mindly Weekly - Practical Tips on Mental Wellbeing & General Anxiety (From Step8up Mindly), Tuesday 5 September, 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 7 September, 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 12 September, 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 4 September, 5.30pm
A free, international safe space to vent and grow with people who understand and accept you.
Regular Events in Barnet
Andy's Man Club in Barnet, Every Monday at the Meritage Centre, 7.00 - 9.00pm
Andy's Man Club run talking groups for men who have either been through a storm, are currently going through a storm, have a storm brewing in life or just want to meet a good group of people with the aim of improving one another. No referral, no registration and no charge. Even the brew and biscuits are free!
The Meritage Centre,
Church End,
London
NW4 4JT
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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