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Local Update, 2 October 2023

Barnet Voice for Mental Health [[link removed]]

020 3475 1314

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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.

Events and News from the Web Self-Care and Wellbeing: A Hands-On Approach for Better Health [Free] (From Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Wednesday 4 October, 6.00 - 7.00pm

It’s normal to experience anxiety, fear, anger, and grief during times of uncertainty. It can leave us feeling helpless and discouraged, and affects our physical and mental health in major ways. Now, more than ever, it’s important to recognize these feelings and allow time to recharge – but too often people think that self-care is selfish or indulgent, and we feel guilty for taking time to meet our basic needs. Explore what self-care is, why it’s so important, and learn techniques for incorporating self-care into your daily life with a licensed therapist.

Book Self-Care and Wellbeing: A Hands-On Approach for Better Health [Free] [[link removed]]

No Sweat! Building mental fitness and strengthening your resilience (From Laughology), Tuesday 10 October, 4.00 - 4.45pm

Join the almost constant smiler, Laura Drury, for a FREE session filled with practical tips, feel-good ideas and a lorra laughs along the way.

Book No Sweat! Building mental fitness and strengthening your resilience [[link removed]]

Sustainable Mental Health Practice - Online Networking Event, (From The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare), Wednesday 4 October, 12.30 - 1.30pm

A free event for anyone wanting to connect, collaborate and advance sustainable mental health practice.

Book Sustainable Mental Health Practice - Online Networking Event [[link removed]]

Understanding Schizophrenia [Free Webinar] (From Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Thursday 5 October, 6.00 - 7.00pm

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.

Book Understanding Schizophrenia [Free Webinar] [[link removed]]

Understanding ADHD [Free Webinar] (From Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Wednesday 4 October, 4.00 - 5.00pm

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more than hyperactive people and short attention spans. Explore the causation, symptoms, and treatment options for ADHD and gain practical tips for managing symptoms and supporting loved ones with a licensed therapist.

Book Understanding ADHD [Free Webinar] [[link removed]]

What to eat to stay healthy, sleep well, have stable energy and a good mood (From Live Naturally CIC), Monday 2 October, 8.00 - 9.00pm

This course is suitable for those who want to be empowered to use food as medicine to help improve physical and mental health.

You will learn about how food has changed over the years and how these changes affect our physical and mental health. You will get a deeper understanding of gut health and learn what changes to implement at home for improved physical and mental health. You will also get practical tips and recipes along the way.

Book What to eat to stay healthy, sleep well, have stable energy and a good mood [[link removed]]

Mind and Money Program (From Rose Tinted Financial Services), Tuesday 3 October, 12.00 - 2.30pm and 6.00 - 7.00pm

This is a program for those in work or looking for work who want to improve their current money and mental health situation.

Book Mind and Money Program [[link removed]]

Be The Best Version of Yourself: Using The Latest Psychology, Philosophy & Neuroscience (From Robert T.), Sunday 8 October, 9.00 - 10.00am

Learn how to use psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience to improve your life.

Discover evidence-based strategies and techniques for health, happiness, and well-being.

Connect with like-minded people who share your passion for personal growth and optimal performance.

Book Be The Best Version of Yourself: Using The Latest Psychology, Philosophy & Neuroscience [[link removed]]

Free Weekly Online Guided Meditation & Discussion (From Samadhi Retreats & Meditation), Sunday 8 October, 10.00am - 11.00am

These sessions include a guided meditation, a short talk on our practice of the week, and some time for group discussion. There is no need to commit to every week, you can drop-in whenever you wish.

Book Free Weekly Online Guided Meditation & Discussion [[link removed]]

Creating Cultures of Wellbeing (Voluntary Sector event), (From Space to Breathe), Tuesday 3 October, 12.00 - 2.00pm

This session is aimed at anyone looking to improve the wellbeing of people in their organisation in a proactive and systemic way including managers, CEO’s and leaders. It’s designed specifically for the Voluntary Sector.

Book Creating Cultures of Wellbeing (Voluntary Sector event) [[link removed]]

Podcasts Podcast: The Wellbeing Lab with Will Young (From Will Young)

Each week, join Will and a team of knowledgeable mental health & wellbeing experts as they explore and spotlight various topics which often don’t get enough airtime. They will discuss subjects ranging from shopping addiction, creating boundaries, body dysmorphia, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), trauma, obsessive compulsive disorders and beyond.

Listen to Podcast: The Wellbeing Lab with Will Young [[link removed]]

The Bloomers Podcast (From Amr Gohar)

A self-help and stream of consciousness podcast focused on bringing you relatable content and advice about life, mental health, and struggles we face.

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Articles Suppressing negative thoughts may be good for mental health after all (From University of Cambridge)

The commonly-held belief that attempting to suppress negative thoughts is bad for our mental health could be wrong, a new study from scientists at the University of Cambridge suggests.

Read Suppressing negative thoughts may be good for mental health after all [[link removed]]

The power of positivity: Here’s how positive attitude can transform your health (From Deseret News)

A positive outlook can affect both mind and body

Read The power of positivity: Here’s how positive attitude can transform your health [[link removed]]

How to Deal With Depression in Different Ways (From Very Well Health)

Depression can seriously impact your quality of life and affects people differently. There is not just one right way to cope with a depressive episode. The best way to deal with depression will depend on your symptoms, social support options, interests, culture, and resources.

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How the Social Aspects of Our Lives Impact Our Happiness (From Psychology Today)

We have the power to control our level of happiness through our everyday actions.

The social aspects of our lives impact how happy we are.

There is science available that will help us make changes to our lives to impact our level of happiness.

We can learn to use these elements of connection and support to improve our happiness.

Read How the Social Aspects of Our Lives Impact Our Happiness [[link removed]]

5 ways to adopt a positive mindset (From the Post Athens)

In college, it’s hard to always stay positive, especially when school kicks into high gear with endless assignments, extracurriculars and chores. While it’s okay to feel down every now and then, it’s also extremely important to stay positive to avoid mental burnout.

Read 5 ways to adopt a positive mindset [[link removed]]

Regular Events on the Web Singing For Mindfulness and Mental Wellbeing (From Holistic Wellness Community), Wednesday 25 October, 6.00 - 7.00pm

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. Attendees are muted for the songs which means you can sing out loud without any inhibition! And even ad lib over the top if you want! Attendees can also keep videos off if preferable.

Book Singing For Mindfulness and Mental Wellbeing [[link removed]]

Laughing Fit - a weekly online laughter class for health & happiness (From Jon Bockelmann-Evans), Tuesday 3 October, 8.00 - 8.30pm

A 30-minute laughter class filled with joy to boost your physical, mental and emotional health and leave you feeling great!

Book Laughing Fit - a weekly online laughter class for health & happiness [[link removed]]

Poetry Therapy (From Nation's Finest), Monday 2 October, 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.

Book Poetry Therapy [[link removed]]

Mindly Weekly - Practical Tips on Mental Wellbeing & General Anxiety (From Step8up Mindly), Tuesday 3 October, 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 [[link removed]]

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.

Book Online wellbeing workshops from Mid West Aries [[link removed]]

Psychologically Informed Reflective Practice for Parents (From Jounita Wright), Thursday 5 October, 7.00 - 10.00pm

This is a free online event for any parent/carer of adolescents aged 13-20 concerned with behaviour change.

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Online ADHD Support Group (From Tim Kiver Foundation), Tuesday 10 October, 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

Book Online ADHD Support Group [[link removed]]

International Wellbeing Support Group (From Rain on Me), Monday 2 October, 5.30pm

A free, international safe space to vent and grow with people who understand and accept you.

Book International Wellbeing Support Group [[link removed]]

Regular Events in Barnet Community Wellbeing Support (From Meridian Wellbeing, Mind Enfield and Barnet and Colindale Communities Trust)

Providing mental health and wellbeing support at the heart of the community.

Feeling worried about life or struggling?

Anxious?

Just need someone to talk to confidentially?

The cafe will provide:

Day time and evening access

One to one support from trained mental health wellbeing empowerment workers

Group workshops and training

Emotional health checks and personal action and safety plans

A safe space to be and crisis support out of hours

Help to build your resilience and self-management

Drop into the old library, every Thursday:

12pm - 5pm - emotional health check drop in

3pm - 5pm - crisis and well-being support drop-in

5pm - 8.pm - appointment-based crisis and well-being support

Helpline for immediate emotional support and enquiries 020 8906 7503.

For more information please drop into the Old Library on the Concourse, NW9 5XA or call Colindale Communities Trust (CCT) on 020 8200 3014

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

Visit the Andy's Man Club Website [[link removed]]

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 [[link removed]]

Barnet Carers

Barnet Carers provides support and information for unpaid, informal, carers across the London Borough of Barnet. Includes yoga, meditation and mindfulness.

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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.

Do you feel isolated or lonely? Come along to Building Friendship. Free. remaining info repeats in main article." width="503" src=" 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

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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 [[link removed]] (supporting disabled people in Barnet to access the benefits they are entitled to).

Touchpoint [[link removed]] (supports people experiencing any form of disability in Barnet to access the services and resources they need).

Healthwatch Barnet [[link removed]] (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 [[link removed]]

Useful links for mental health and wellbeing

Click on the title to go to the individual websites.

LOCAL

Mind in Barnet [[link removed]] - counselling Mind in Barnet Sanctuary [[link removed]] - find calm, make space, move forward Barnet Wellbeing Service [[link removed]]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 [[link removed]] - free online emotional support sessions Good Thinking [[link removed]] - free online Mental Wellbeing for London Kooth [[link removed]] - free, safe and anonymous online support for young people Qwell [[link removed]] - free online safe and confidential space to share & support

Shout [[link removed]]- free, 24/7 text messaging support - text SHOUT to 85258 Samaritans [[link removed]] - free phone & email support in a crisis Useful links from Sussex University [[link removed]] - 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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