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Local Update, 27 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 Sensory Walk - Barnet, Victoria Recreation Ground (from Sense), each Thursday, 11.00am

Sensory walks allow you to use your senses to connect with your surroundings whilst you stay active. Taking part in this activity will help you to develop social connections, explore the use of your senses, and support your health and fitness.

The sensory walk at Victoria Recreational Ground runs every Thursday, 11am - 12noon. The meeting point is outside New Barnet Leisure Centre cafe. The session will last one hour and will consists of 30 minutes walking, plus yoga exercises; breathing, stretching and meditation.

Further information on Sensory Walk - Barnet, Victoria Recreation Ground and book [[link removed]]

James' Place

James' Place offer free, life-saving treatment for men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis.

Who they help:-

Men (and people who identify as men) age 18 +

Men in London and surrounding area

Men in the North East

Men in the North West

Men experiencing a suicidal crisis

Men willing and able to engage in talking therapy

Registered with a GP – or eligible for registration

More information on James' Place [[link removed]]

When a loved one is diagnosed: insight from a mental health professional (from Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Tuesday 28 May, 6.00 - 7.00pm

Providing effective support to friends & family members with a mental health disorder is an essential component of the recovery process. Discuss the complications of mental illness, the four dimensions of recovery, and learn how to make a recovery plan in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.

Book When a loved one is diagnosed: insight from a mental health professional [[link removed]]

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FREE Mindful moments: virtual journaling for mental wellness (online event from Tremont Library), Friday 31 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 29 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.

Book Wednesdays Morning Meditation [[link removed]]

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 12 June, 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.

Book Meditation for older adults [[link removed]]

Understanding body dysmorphic disorder [free webinar from Mindspring Mental Health Alliance], Wednesday 29 May, 6.00 - 7.00pm

Body Dysmorphic Disorder is defined by negative self-image and misperceptions about appearance. Preoccupation with perceived flaws can result in anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Explore the diagnostic criteria, symptoms, treatment options, and common misconceptions of body dysmorphic disorder in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.

Book Understanding body dysmorphic disorder [[link removed]]

30 minutes of connection, listening and meditation (online event from Sarsen Connect Limited), Wednesday 29 May, 9.00 - 9.30am

Whether you're new to meditation and connection practices or have experience, this event is open to everyone. No special equipment or prior knowledge is required.

Book 30 minutes of connection, listening and meditation [[link removed]]

London creative health city (online event from London Policy & Strategy Network), Thursday 30 May, 12.00 - 1.00pm

London Policy & Strategy Network brings together people working in policy & strategy in local government across London to learn new insights on cross-cutting issues and new methods in how to develop insight, policy, strategy and change.​​

On 30th May they are inviting the GLA to talk about London Creative Health City.

Culture can have a significant impact on people’s physical and mental health and wellbeing and London has a world-class cultural offer. However, for too many Londoners these activities are out of reach.

Book London creative health city [[link removed]]

Podcasts Inside Schizophrenia Podcast: dealing with weight gain (from Psych Central)

People with schizophrenia are at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than the general population. Diabetes is seen in 1 in 5 people with schizophrenia. Metabolic syndrome occurs in 1 in 3 people with schizophrenia.

Listen to Inside Schizophrenia Podcast: dealing with weight gain [[link removed]]

Inside Bipolar Podcast: losing your provider: navigating the therapeutic relationship from beginning to end (from Psych Central)

This podcast discussed the challenges people face when needing to find a new psychiatrist, therapist, or support group, emphasizing that while people often underestimate the difficulty of this process, it’s a crucial step in managing a long-term mental illness.

Listen to Inside Bipolar Podcast: losing your provider: navigating the therapeutic relationship from beginning to end [[link removed]]

Articles Green matters: the interplay between mental health and green health (from Public Health Scotland)

The evidence on green health is clear. Green health:

supports our mental health by reconnecting us with nature,

can increase physical activity within communities,

can encourage community connectedness,

provides an oasis from the built environment, reducing noise levels and human made air pollutants.

Read Green matters: the interplay between mental health and green health [[link removed]]

The power of reflecting on teenage years for mental health and resilience (from News Medical Life Sciences)

Asking young adults to advise their younger selves could have a positive impact on their self-esteem, resilience and mental health, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

Read The power of reflecting on teenage years for mental health and resilience [[link removed]]

How volunteering impacts mental health (from Baylor College of Medicine)

Volunteer work makes a big difference in people’s lives, while also positively affecting your own mental health. Volunteering gives people a sense of achievement, fulfillment and positivity, releasing dopamine and leading to happiness.

Read How volunteering impacts mental health [[link removed]]

How to support your mental health during a crisis, according to you (from Positive.News)

Positive News readers were asked what advice they have for coping during difficult times. This is what they said

Read How to support your mental health during a crisis, according to you [[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.

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

Poetry therapy (online session from Nation's Finest), Monday 27 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.

Book Poetry therapy [[link removed]]

Music To remember (online event from Music Heals Minds), Tuesday 28 May, 7.00pm

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

Book Music To remember [[link removed]]

Laughing Fit - a weekly online laughter class for health & happiness (online group session from Jon Bockelmann-Evans), Tuesday 28 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 3 June, 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 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.

Read about and book Barnet Carers events [[link removed]]

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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