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Local Update
Barnet Voice for Mental Health
020 3475 1314
[email protected]
17th March 2020
Dear John xxxxxx

Welcome to our regular local update.

Barnet Voice for Mental Health: Coronavirus Update

Due to the current situation in regards to coronavirus and the new government guidelines there will be no Barnet Voice groups (including Space 2B, the Peer Support Group and Recovery Group) until further notice. We understand that for some this will be a stressful and scary time and we are working really hard to find alternative ways to support people and keep our services up and running. We will continue to keep you updated on any changes via this newsletter. For further updates you can also visit our website at [link removed] or contact us as usual via email on [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or leave us a voicemail on 020 3475 1314 and we will come back to you as soon as possible. Our mailbox and voicemail will continue to be monitored and responded to on weekdays between 9am-5pm.

We will miss you all whilst Space 2 B is suspended, and look forward to coming together again when we are able to do so. Look after yourselves, and we will keep you updated on development in our service offer in the coming weeks.
New this issue

Coronavirus and your wellbeing

You might be worried about coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) and how it could affect your life. This may include being asked to stay at home or avoid other people.

This might feel difficult or stressful. But there are lots of things you can try that could help your wellbeing. Please see the following web page from Mind for more information:-

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Coronavirus: how to protect your mental health

Coronavirus has plunged the world into uncertainty and the constant news about the pandemic can feel relentless. All of this is taking its toll on people's mental health, particularly those already living with conditions like anxiety and OCD. So how can we protect our mental health?

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Coronavirus NHS Guidance

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Gratitude Journal
We all experience ups and downs in life, and when things get particularly difficult it can sometimes lead to focussing only on the negative rather than reminding ourselves of anything positive that is happening at any given time. A gratitude journal seeks to address this by encouraging you to write down on a regular basis the positive things in your life and good things that happened on a given day. I've found it useful as a way of addressing negative thoughts patterns and re-establishing contact with the things that really matter in my life.

Things that one might journal about include something that went well at work, a film or television programme one saw that was enjoyable, a compliment one gave to someone or received from someone, or cooking a new dish. The list is endless and it can be a good way of looking back on any given day and focussing on what was good about it so that one ends the day with a feeling of accomplishment. Doing this will inevitably get you to think about your relationships with others in a positive way, and this can help to strengthen and improve them.

The way you approach doing a gratitude journal can be as structured or as flexible as you like. Brianna Steinhilber suggested a list of 20 gratitude prompts that can get you writing about all the things you have to be grateful for. Why not try one of these to get started:-
* List five small ways that you can share your gratitude today.
* Write about a person in your life that you’re especially grateful for and why.
* What skills or abilities are you thankful to have?
* What is there about a challenge you’re experiencing right now that you can be thankful for?
* How is where you are in life today different than a year ago–and what positive changes are you thankful for?
* What activities and hobbies would you miss if you were unable to do them?
* List five body parts that you’re grateful for and why.
* What about the city you live in are you grateful for?
* What are you taking for granted about your day to day that you can be thankful for?
* List 5 people in your life who are hard to get along with—and write down at least one quality for each that you are grateful for.
* What materialistic items are you most grateful for?
* Write about the music you’re thankful to be able to listen to and why.
* Who has done something this week to help you or make your life easier and how can you thank them?
* What foods or meals are you most thankful for?
* What elements of nature are you grateful for and why?
* What part of your morning routine are you most thankful for?
* Write a letter to someone who has positively impacted your life, however big or small.
* What is something you’re grateful to have learned this week?
* When was the last time you laughed uncontrollably—relive the memory.
* What aspects of your work environment are you thankful for

For further information about gratitude journals including details of a range of apps you can use, try these websites:-

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Space 2B fundraising

Space 2B is a unique non-judgemental space to access peer support for mental health in Barnet! You can help us to keep this service up and running by donating here: [link removed]. Many thanks for your support.
Selection of podcasts / broadcasts

Life through my lens

Young adults describe the impact of conditions such as anxiety and eating disorders.
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Recovery is possible: a mental health podcast

Tune in as we talk with our amazing guests and hear their inspiring stories, insights and learnings around mental health and wellness.
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Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum

Listen as I invite people more famous than me to open about their flaws, their insecurities, and all the things that make us human.
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Smile and Wave

Smile & Wave is a podcast focusing on the mental health of young adults while navigating the ever-changing world. Each episode has a goal of breaking the stigma to talk about mental wellbeing and for everyone to realise they are not alone, and the things you are going through are normal.

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Me head is wrecked with Tony Kelly

Actor and Comedian Tony Kelly talks to a special guest each episode about their own experiences and battles with either mental health, addiction or recovery and sometimes all three!

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Why the long face?

Two friends shining a light on mental health over a beer

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Real Health Podcast

The show that cuts through the nonsense about healthy living and tells you what you need to be doing to live healthier each and every day.
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The animal effect podcast

Prairie Conlon, licensed mental health professional, examines the different ways animals can have an impact on our life. Health and wellness are evolving. More people are seeking out and using holistic and natural ways to improve wellbeing, and animal assisted interventions and therapy are emerging as an incredibly effective resource.
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Just about coping podcast

How can we create a world where everyone is coping? Introducing Just About Coping, a new podcast looking at the future of mental health and wellbeing.

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The Dark Place

A Podcast about Mental Health
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Open Mind Podcast with Frankie Bridge

In Open Mind, Frankie Bridge opens up about her ongoing journey from her breakdown to her breakthroughs, and invites her guests to share their own experiences with mental health. In opening up about her battles, Frankie hopes to help a generation of people to be more open about their mental health. Speak out. Ask for help. And be helped.
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Mental Health Films

A collection of programmes shining a light on mental health issues and how they affect individuals and society today.
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The Sanctus Podcast on Mental Health

We're changing the perception of mental health, one story at a time.The Sanctus podcast on mental health, shares people's mental health stories.They're raw, intimate and authentic, unlike most things you see on social media.
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Parenting: Teenage Mental Health

Last year referrals to child & adolescent mental health services were at their highest level ever. If you need help, is it available?
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Radio 1's Life Hacks podcast: anxiety

Bryony Gordon shares her story of suffering with anxiety and mental health problems with Katie and Dr.Radha. Bryony is a mental health campaigner, she has run marathons to raise awareness, and she hosts a weekly podcast about mental health.

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History of Psychiatry in Britain since 1500

Podcasts from the University of St Andrews
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The connection between gut health and mental health

How a healthy gut could improve your mental health
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Pigletish Talks - the Anxiety Podcast

Chat about all things mental health. New episode every Tuesday,
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My Mind and Me

We want to get you talking about what's going on inside your head. BBC Radio 1.
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Mental Illness at Work

BBC You and Yours programme
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MHIN: a global community of mental health innovators

Podcasts within the field of global mental health
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Open Mind podcast with Frankie Bridge

1 in 4 people experience mental health problems every year – half of them say that isolation and shame is worse than the condition itself.

In Open Mind, Frankie Bridge opens up about her ongoing journey from her breakdown to her breakthroughs, and invites her guests to share their own experiences with mental health. In opening up about her battles, Frankie hopes to help a generation of people to be more open about their mental health. Speak out. Ask for help. And be helped.

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Storm and Stress: New Ways of Looking at Adolescent Mental Health

Are rates of mental illness in young people really escalating? If yes, why? And if no, why do we think they are?
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Inspirited Minds - the Mindful Muslim Podcast

Inspirited Minds is a faith based, voluntary mental health charity located in London that launched in 2014 with the aim to raise awareness, combat stigmas and provide professional, non-judgemental, confidential support to those with mental health illnesses.
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State of Mind

5 live's year-long season takes an in-depth look at our mental health.
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The League of Awkward Unicorns
Author and social activist Deanna Zandt (“Share This!”) gets together with author and weirdo Alice Bradley (“Let’s Panic About Babies”) to talk about depression, anxiety, and all the other ways our brains can play tricks on us.

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Happy Place - Fearne Cotton

This is a place where I want to collect all things that make me happy - from joyful food to a clear mind. I hope there’s something here to bring good, simple happiness to your every day.
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Anxiety Slayer

Anxiety Slayer is a podcast for anyone who is suffering from PTSD, panic attacks, stress, and anxiety.
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The mindful personal trainer

Vicky, Tally and Zanna are joined by personal trainer and wellness expert, Harry Jameson, whose approach to training is as much about the mind as it is the body. Harry shares his tips on exercising when tired or stressed, how to deal with DOMS and why we should all make time to be mindful.

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Being well podcast series

Our podcasts each tackle an important mental health topic and provide insight and expert knowledge from and for health professionals
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On the ward
A unique five-part podcast, hosted by staff nurse John-Barry Waldron, which challenges some of the myths and taboos around mental illness in the UK today, as it provides listeners with a rare look into what life is like for patients and staff living and working in a secure mental healthcare hospital.

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Mental Health: Mad or Sad

Do people everywhere experience similar mental health problems and respond to the same treatments? Or are our minds tightly bound to the culture in which we live?
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Silent Symptoms: Black Mental Health Podcast
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Reading and Mental Health

How reading fiction improves mental health, with Marian Keyes, Laura Freeman, Russell Kane and psychiatrist Dr Pravir Sharma.
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Hooked: the unexpected addicts

Drink, drugs, addiction - it can happen to anyone. Melissa and Jade share their stories of incredible highs, to the rock bottom lows and will be joined by guests along the way.

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The Bottom Line

Depression, bipolar and business: Evan Davis's guests talk openly about what it is like to experience severe mental illness while running a successful company.
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Why Does Global Mental Health Deserve More Attention?

A quarter of the world’s population will be affected by a mental disorder at some point in their lives (WHO), and in low and middle income countries up to 85% of people with severe mental disorders receive no treatment.
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Mental Health in the Workplace

Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Mind, speaking about the importance of mental health in the workplace.
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From the North. Why are so many still seeing suicide as their only option?

In this episode, we discuss the very tough issue of suicide which according to campaigners has reached crisis point.
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University of Oxford podcasts on stress

Includes exam advice and history of stress
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Four Thought - Mental Health Crisis?

Ann John examines the current discussion around young people's mental health
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How bad is social media for my mental health?

BBC podcast
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Beyond Belief

Ernie Rea and guests explore religious perspectives on mental health
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Action for Happiness

Mindfulness podcasts from Action for Happiness
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Child in Mind

Podcasts to help parents understand and manage child and family mental health problems.
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Mental Health Innovation Network Podcasts

Exploring key issues within the field of global mental health, with new recordings added regularly.
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Food and mental health

Psychologist and former Great British Bake Off finalist Kimberley Wilson joins Zanna, Tally and Vic to discuss the relationship between food and our mental health.
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Mental Health Book Club Podcast

Talking about mental health should be common place and this podcast is adding to the discussion. We talk about mental health issues that are addressed in books and how well they portray mental illness.
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Royal College of Psychiatry

Royal College of Psychiatry discover psychiatry podcasts.
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Holistic Mental Health and Healing

Holistic Mental Health and Healing is a weekly radio program hosted by Tyler Woods. A holistic approach to mental health care does so much more than just manage symptoms, it's an approach that emphasizes the interrelationship between mind, body, and spirit and can be any form of practice that is outside the realm of conventional western medicine. Holistic mental health and health is an ongoing journey of discovery and ultimately is about living better, being healthier, and striving for wholeness
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On the ward podcast

'On the Ward' challenges some of the myths and taboos around complex mental illness in the UK today, as it explores what really happens behind the walls of a secure psychiatric hospital.
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The Psych Central Show

An award winning weekly podcast that approaches psychology and mental health in a casual and accessible fashion
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Mental Podcast

Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each week joined by a special guest Mental is intended to be a safe space to hear honest and open discussion about mental health in the hope listeners will feel more empowered to continue the conversation with others.
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Mental Health Monday

Weekly show from Radio City 96.7
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MQ Open Mind Podcasts

Podcasts from this mental health research charity
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Future Proofing

How can we protect and improve our mental health in future?
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Mentally Yours Podcast

From the Metro newspaper
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Mentally Yours Podcast

From the Metro newspaper
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Expressing Psychosis through Street Dance

Hip-hop and street dancer Chad Taylor was diagnosed with depression and psychosis in 2016. He now choreographs dance that breaks the stigma around mental health among young males.
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Jen Gotch is OK ... Sometimes
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The Hilarious World of Depression

A series of frank, moving, and funny conversations with top comedians and funny creative people who have dealt with depression.
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Hidden Brain

A conversation about life's unseen patterns.
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Dear Family Podcast

Dear Family, is a podcast about our complicated families, parenting and achieving mental health- especially when mental illness runs in the family.

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What is it like to be sectioned?

We spoke to 4 people who have been sectioned to find out their experiences.
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10 podcasts about mental health

"These podcasts will make you feel less alone"
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Mental Health Foundation

Podcasts and videos on a variety of subjects related to mental health
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All in the mind

Programme exploring the limits and potential of the human mind
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What it's like to hear voices

One in ten of us will apparently hear a voice when there's nobody there at some point in our lives. India Rakusen and the Like Minds team have been finding out what it’s like, how people cope and how to help someone else.

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Music Matters

Music therapy and mental health
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I Hear Voices

Imagine hearing voices in your head. Alice does. She’s a 27-year-old mum who’s had different characters in her mind since she was about 15.
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