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Local Update, 15 July 2024

Barnet Voice for Mental Health [[link removed]]

020 3475 1314

[[email protected]]

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: Drop-in session about adult social care and wellbeing in Barnet (from Inclusion Barnet and Barnet Council Social Care Engagement and Co-Production team) Tuesday 16 July, 2.00 - 4.30pm

We’re holding a drop in session with Barnet Council Social Care Engagement and Co-Production team to discuss social care and wellbeing and you’re invited!

Where: Grahame Park Old Library, Grahame Park Old Library London NW9 5XA

When: Tuesday 16 July • 2pm to 4:30pm

The event is open to:

Disabled people, including those with long-term conditions.

Unpaid carers

Anyone with a professional interest in disability issues

Why attend?

Help shape the future of disability support in Barnet.

Get your voice heard and influence local policy decisions.

Connect and socialise with other disabled people.

Meet other residents who are members of the Councils Peoples Voice group.

What to expect:

Relaxed and informal discussions at individual tables.

Opportunity to chat with others and share your experiences.

Table discussions led by people with lived experience.

Refreshments.

Accessibility:

The venue is wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet.

A quiet space will also be available.

For more accessibility information, email Ellie Redpath at [[email protected]]

Booking:

There's no need to book, just come drop in anytime between 2pm and 4.30pm

If you prefer to book, then you can reserve a spot [[link removed]] (this also helps us to plan refreshments).

Events and news from the web Community mental health: what next for systems? (webinar from Rethink Mental Illness), Thursday 18 July, 12.30 - 2.00pm

The drive to transform Community Mental Health services remains a crucial part of the NHS Long-Term Plan. At a time of great need and uncertainty, leaders from across mental health systems are asked: how do we continue to build on the momentum of transformation? What have been the key lessons learned and where do we go from here?

Book Community mental health: what next for systems? [[link removed]]

Business is mental (online mental health event from Mannheim Foundation), Thursday 18 July, 10.00 - 11.00am

An online mental health event aimed at people who run a business - whether self-employed or running a global company - that will boost your mindset and help your business skills too

Book Business is mental [[link removed]]

Got a relevant event to share in this newsletter?

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

Using mindfulness to manage big emotions & improve relationships [free webinar from Mindspring Mental Health Alliance], Monday 15 July, 6.00 - 7.00pm

People often assume that mindfulness won’t work for kids who struggle to sit quietly. That isn’t true. And there is extensive research supporting the effectiveness of mindfulness in decreasing anger, stress, and anxiety, and improving relationships with other people. Learn how mindfulness influences the brain, strategies to help kids understand & accept their emotions, and techniques to practice at home.

Book Using mindfulness to manage big emotions & improve relationships [[link removed]]

Your true path to mindful photography 8-week course (online event from Your True Path to Wellness CIC), Mondays, 6.30 - 7.45pm

1 hour 15 min online Mindful Photography with Annette offers a space to relax and connect with the environment, be that indoors or outdoors.

An opportunity to notice the small things that have a positive impact on wellness only using your camera phone.

Book Your true path to mindful photography 8-week course [[link removed]]

Gut health basics (online event from Herself Health), Wednesday 17 July, 6.00 - 7.00pm

Learn about simple gut-healthy lifestyle options to reduce digestive distress and boost your overall wellbeing

Book Gut health basics [[link removed]]

Podcasts Podcast: Access all: disability news and mental health (from BBC)

Weekly podcast about mental health, wellbeing and disabled people.

Life stories and solutions with a friendly touch – for listeners around the world.

Listen to Access All: disability news and mental health [[link removed]]

Podcast: Lonely together: unpacking the silent epidemic with Dr. Margaret Rutherford (from Psych Central)

On today’s episode, Gabe interviews Dr. Margaret Rutherford, a clinical psychologist and the host of “The SelfWork Podcast.” They discuss the pressing issue of loneliness as a global health threat, likening its mortality effects to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and explore its close relationship with depression. Rutherford emphasizes the importance of practicing social interaction, reevaluating perceptions of being alone, and taking small proactive steps to combat loneliness and build meaningful connections.

Listen to Podcast: Lonely together: unpacking the silent epidemic with Dr. Margaret Rutherford [[link removed]]

Articles How to be happier: what does the (good) science say? (From Psychology Today)

Many popular strategies for increasing happiness lack research support.

Read How to be happier: what does the (good) science say? [[link removed]]

Long-Covid sufferers label NHS mental health service a 'lifeline' (from Yahoo! News)

Two people from Bury have lauded an NHS mental health service for its instrumental role in their Long-Covid ordeal.

Read Long-Covid sufferers label NHS mental health service a 'lifeline' [[link removed]]

A surprising path to resilience: your gut (from Psychology Today)

New research suggests that your microbiome can help boost your resilience.

Read A surprising path to resilience: your gut [[link removed]]

Researchers have found sailing is good for your mental health – and developed a way to do it without getting wet (from Startup Daily)

Virtual sailing could assist with mental health treatment according to researchers at Swinburne University of Technology, who’ve launched a world-first digital project to manage Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).​

Read Researchers have found sailing is good for your mental health – and developed a way to do it without getting wet [[link removed]]

Regular Events on the Web Wednesdays Morning Meditation : Online Event (from Inner Space Edinburgh), Wednesday 17 July, 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 15 July, 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 16 July, 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 16 July, 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 15 July, 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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