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Local Update, 17 June 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.

Inclusion Barnet News and Events Reminder: Job Vacancy - Senior Peer Research and Participation Officer

Remote

£36,000 per year pro rata, actual salary £14,400

Part-time (14 hours per week )

Contract (Until 31st March 2025, extendable subject to funding)

Further details and apply: Senior Peer Research and Participation Officer [[link removed]]

Events and news from the web Psychiatry, mental health and the arts, past and present (online conference from Open University), Thursday 20 June - Friday 21 June

The conference programme is available here [[link removed]]

Book Psychiatry, mental health and the arts, past and present [[link removed]]

Barnet Wellbeing Service

Looking for mental health support? The Barnet Wellbeing Hub is a fantastic resource for residents in Barnet, offering a one-stop shop, linking you to services and activities in the community for mental health and wellbeing support. [[link removed]] 03333 449 088 | [[email protected]]

In conversation | with Georgie Wileman on men's mental health (online discussion from Wex Photo Video), Thursday 20 June, 4.00 - 4.30pm

Join pro photographer Georgie Wileman for this free discussion on using photography to instigate change. Georgie will discuss her project 'Boys Do Cry' which is an intimate discussion around men's health and the change of perspective we so desperately need.

Book In conversation | with Georgie Wileman on men's mental health [[link removed]]

Feel-good fridays (online chat with Shiloh Werkmeister), Friday 21 June, 6.00pm

Engage in a casual chat with Dr. Shiloh, a psychotherapist and integrative medicine provider on the 3rd Friday of the month. This is a free space to learn more about mental health and get expert tips and tricks for living your best life.

Book Feel-good fridays [[link removed]]

30 minutes of 3 incredible practices (online event from Sarsen Connect Limited), Wednesday 19 June, 9.00 - 9.30am

Join Light for a free 22 minute circuit of wellbeing practices with Simon Hampel

Book 30 minutes of 3 incredible practices [[link removed]]

The Healthy Hangout - fun and easy health & nutrition coaching for women (online session from Michelle Kuklinski), Thursday 20 June, 12.30 - 1.30pm

An engaging and interactive session aimed at giving you the health, wellness & nutrition tips that will help you get healthy on your terms.

Book The Healthy Hangout - fun and easy health & nutrition coaching for women [[link removed]]

Got a relevant event to share in this newsletter?

Let us know by emailing the details to [[email protected]]

Podcasts Podcast: Should everyone consider therapy to be happier? (from CNN)

With the surge in telemedicine, therapy has seen a remarkable rise in popularity. But could therapy hold the key to a happier life? And should everyone go to therapy?

Listen to Podcast: Should everyone consider therapy to be happier? [[link removed]]

Podcasts from American Psychological Association

Including the award-winning Speaking of Psychology, which features the latest and most relevant psychological research.

Listen to Podcasts from American Psychological Association [[link removed]]

Articles Why mental And physical health are the foundation of effective leadership (from Forbes.com)

Deadlines, long hours, and the constant pressure to perform can cause leaders to neglect their well-being. Missing a workout here and there isn’t a big deal, but when leaders start ignoring nutrition, skipping out on exercise, and opting for another cup of coffee instead of a good night’s sleep, they can start to spiral.

Read Why mental And physical health are the foundation of effective leadership (from Forbes.com) [[link removed]]

The joy of birdwatching: Research shows it can improve mental health and foster a sense of wellbeing (from good good good)

The mental health benefits of being in nature have long been acknowledged, whether through activities like listening to birdsong or taking a walk in the park.

Read The joy of birdwatching: Research shows it can improve mental health and foster a sense of wellbeing [[link removed]]

Can buildings improve mental health? (from Construction News)

The national picture of mental health remains concerning, with one in six people in England experiencing a common mental health problem in any given week. Increasingly, the impact of the built environment on mental health is becoming better understood. A growing body of evidence shows the influence that design can have on an individual’s wellbeing. But how can design and construction teams better support the mental health of occupants through their buildings, and what should be considered?

Read Can buildings improve mental health? [[link removed]]

Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health (from Psy Post)

Creating art for healing purposes dates back tens of thousands of years, to the practices of First Nations people around the world. Art therapy uses creative processes, primarily visual art such as painting, drawing or sculpture, with a view to improving physical health and emotional wellbeing.

Read Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health [[link removed]]

Regular Events on the Web Meditation for older adults (free online meditation) (from Online Meditation Events), Wednesday 26 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]]

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]]

Wednesdays Morning Meditation : Online Event (from Inner Space Edinburgh), Wednesday 19 June, 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]]

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 17 June, 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 18 June, 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 18 June, 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 17 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]]

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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