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Local Update, 20 May 2024

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 The Salon presents... LGBTQ+ mental health (online discussion from Mental Health Humanities, University of Birmingham), Thursday 23 May, 1.00 - 2.00pm

The Salon welcomes two provocateurs, Katherine Hubbard and Elizabeth McDermott, who will be in conversation about LGBTQ+ mental health. Come and join the discussion!

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NHS 111 service help in a mental health crisis

The NHS 111 service provides support for a mental health crisis by dialling 111 and choosing option 2 or via the website at [[link removed]]

Stigma in the workplace [free webinar from Mindspring Mental Health Alliance], Wednesday 22 May, 4.00 - 5.00pm

Research shows that about 75% of employees have struggled with an issue that affected their mental health - but 8 out of 10 workers with a mental health condition say shame and stigma prevent them from seeking mental health care. This is problematic for employers because untreated mental illness costs companies billions every year. Discuss the impact of unconscious bias and how stigma influences hiring, organizational supports, and workplace culture. Learn tips for correcting negative perceptions and reducing stigma in this one-hour seminar.

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30 minutes of meditation, movement and visualisation (online session from Sarsen Connect Limited), Wednesday 22 May, 9.00 - 9.30am

During the session, Ellie will guide you through various movement exercises to get your body flowing and energized. The meditation techniques introduced will help to release any physical or emotional blocks, allowing you to experience a sense of freedom and relaxation. Finally, Ellie will lead you into a soothing visualisation to calm your mind and nurture your spirit.

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Food for thought: nutrition and brain health (online workshop from Herself Health), Wednesday 22 May, 6.00 - 7.00pm

During this workshop, you'll learn about the impact of various fortifying nutrients and how to best nourish your brain.

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FREE Mindful moments: virtual journaling for mental wellness (online event from Tremont Library), Friday 24 May, 4.00pm

Whether you're seeking solace during challenging times, striving for personal development, or simply craving a moment of introspection, Mindful Moments offers a sanctuary for your soul. Embark on a journey of healing, empowerment, and self-compassion through the art of mindful journaling.

Book FREE Mindful moments: virtual journaling for mental wellness [[link removed]]

Wednesdays Morning Meditation : Online Event (from Inner Space Edinburgh), Wednesday 22 May, 8.00am

Whether you are new to meditation or just want to enhance your practice, restore your positivity, energy and wellbeing.

This is a free live online guided meditation.

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Mental health tune-up (online yoga and meditation class from Emily White), each Tuesday at 3.15pm

Maintaining good mental health is an essential foundation for our wellbeing and quality of life. Mental health symptoms naturally decrease with regular practice of Kundalini Yoga & Meditation.

Book Mental health tune-up [[link removed]]

Meditation for older adults (free online meditation) (from Online Meditation Events), Wednesday 22 May, 3.30 - 4.30pm

Older and wiser adults have many life experiences to know that stress and pain are not worth holding on to. As a result, they understand the meditation principle of ”Letting Go."" You will quickly feel the benefits of the practice.

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Is NHS psychiatric care on the brink of collapse? (online event from The Independent), Thursday 23 May, 6.30 - 7.30pm

A crisis is deepening in NHS psychiatric care - but how can we turn the tide and stop a total collapse?

Join The Independent’s health correspondent Rebecca Thomas and a panel of experts as they dive into the heart of the issues plaguing the NHS' mental health services.

Book Is NHS psychiatric care on the brink of collapse? [[link removed]]

Mind in Enfield and Barnet wellbeing workshops and courses from Barnet and Southgate College, Summer 2024

All courses and workshops are FREE, and funded by Barnet & Southgate College and the Barnet Wellbeing Service. They are a mixture of face to face and online via zoom, and are available to adults over 18.

More information on wellbeing workshops and courses from Barnet and Southgate College [[link removed]]

Podcasts Headteacher Update Podcast: Supporting pupil mental health and wellbeing (from Headteacher Update)

Discussing a range of ideas and strategies for how primary schools can support the good mental health and wellbeing of their pupils – with practical tips and examples from three different schools.

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Believe in people podcast (from Matthew Butler)

The Believe in People Podcast explores addiction, recovery and stigma with a variety of different people. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction then this podcast can help.

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Articles What is the real impact of flexible work on mental health? (from Psychology Today)

Post-pandemic, flexible work can improve well-being according to data.

Read What is the real impact of flexible work on mental health? [[link removed]]

One Good Thing: why it’s vital to lean into your sense of purpose for better mental health (from Stylist)

To improve mental wellbeing invite a greater sense of purpose to your life, through pursuing intentional and meaningful activities daily, weekly and monthly.

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Pawsitive vibes: how dogs can improve your mental health (from Edinburgh News)

Thinking of welcoming a furry friend into your life? Dr Becky Spelman, psychologist and founder at Private Therapy Clinic, tells us that dogs are not just furry companions; they are also powerful allies in promoting emotional well-being and overall happiness.

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Can biodiversity boost mental health? (from Wildlife Society)

Biodiversity isn’t just good for the ecosystem. It may also be good for our mental health. In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that spending time in places with a diverse range of natural features and species is associated with stronger improvements in our mental wellbeing compared to places with less diversity.

Read Can biodiversity boost mental health? [[link removed]]

Regular Events on the Web 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.

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Poetry therapy (online session from Nation's Finest), Monday 20 May, 9.30pm

Join this session 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. Please note the time above is UK time. The event takes place in the USA and if you book the time listed on your ticket will be USA time.

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Music To remember (online event from Music Heals Minds), Tuesday 21 May, 7.00pm

These weekly virtual recitals with Nandani “Nani” Sinha and guests stimulate remembrance and gently invite reflection through familiar and bellowed songs.

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Laughing Fit - a weekly online laughter class for health & happiness (online group session from Jon Bockelmann-Evans), Tuesday 21 May, 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]]

International wellbeing support group (From Rain on Me), Monday 20 May, 5.30pm

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

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Regular Events in Barnet Barnet Depression Alliance Peer Support Group

A local self-help group for people suffering from depression or depression with anxiety.

Meets twice a month – on a Tuesday evening in North Finchley and on a Monday evening online via Zoom. The group also runs social events throughout the year.

Address: North Finchley

Phone: 0754 118 7907

Email: [[email protected]]

Website: [[link removed]]

For more details of times and venue please telephone or email

Sanctuary in Barnet (from Mind in Enfield and Barnet)

Sanctuary in Barnet is a short-term crisis intervention and prevention service. They are open every day of the year, 4:30pm-10pm weekdays and 12-6pm weekends. They act as an A&E and Emergency services alternative, providing support to individuals in the Barnet Borough aged 18+.

More information on Sanctuary in Barnet [[link removed]]

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 [[email protected]] or call 0208 906 7506.

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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