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Local Update, 5 August 2024
Barnet Voice for Mental Health
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
Understanding stress responses: effects on your body & behavior (webinar from Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Wednesday 7 August, 4.00 - 5.00pm
The term ‘stress’ is used loosely in our culture. What does it really mean and how vulnerable are you? Understand the biology of stress and explore realistic and practical ways to manage distress in this one-hour seminar.
Book Understanding stress responses: effects on your body & behavior
Smile with chronic illness! Mid-morning session (online peer support drop-in from Rogue Debby CIC), Tuesday 6 August, 10.30 - 11.30am
If you're stuck on finding 'smiles' in your life, this session will remind your face how those muscles work again while you help each other live your best life!
Self-care and wellbeing: a hands-on approach to wellness (webinar from Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Tuesday 6 August, 6.00 - 7.00pm
It’s normal to experience anxiety, fear, anger, and grief during times of uncertainty. Now, more than ever, it’s important to recognize these feelings and allow time to recharge – but too often we feel guilty for taking time to meet our basic needs. Explore what self-care is, why it’s so important, and learn techniques for incorporating self-care into your daily life with a licensed therapist.
Book Self-care and wellbeing: a hands-on approach to wellness
Go from productivity to power: a guide for neurodivergent adults (webinar from Neurodiversity Training International), Friday 9 August, 1.30 - 3.00pm
How do autistic and ADHD adults who are thriving in life do it?
Book Go from productivity to power: a guide for neurodivergent adults
Mastering your mindset for cricketers (online event from Brian Sanders), Wednesday 7 August, 9.30 = 10.30am
Get ready to level up your mental game on the cricket field with this online event.
Latest update from the Barnet Primary Care Group (PCG) regarding your GP surgery.
Last year the PCG asked Barnet residents to complete two Mini Polls regarding how aware they were of the annual IPSOS GP Survey https://gp-patient.co.uk/Search which asks patients to rate their own surgery. The Polls were separated by around 6 months but in both cases, less than 20% of the 500 people surveyed had heard of it.
Earlier in July, the IPSOS GP Survey was again published to reflect the current status of GP Practices nationwide for 2023/2024. The link above takes you to the site where you can put in your own GP Practice and find out how it is rated.
Make it OK to talk about mental health and illnesses (online presentation from HealthPartners), Wednesday 7 August, 6.00 - 7.00pm
Make It OK is a community campaign to reduce stigma by increasing understanding and creating caring conversations about mental health and illnesses.
In this 60-minute presentation, you will:
· Learn more about what Make It OK is
· Better understand what you can do to reduce the stigma through key messages and resources
· Feel more confident in talking more openly about mental illness, and helping people get the care and support they deserve
Got a relevant event to share in this newsletter?
Let us know by emailing the details to [email protected]
Podcasts
I'm fine podcast (from Jean Campbell)
Hosted by Jean Campbell, I’m Fine is a podcast that aims to foster conversations around the myriad forms of suffering that so many are navigating, often in silence.
Speaking of suicide podcast (from Adventurous Audio)
Speaking of Suicide is made in support of and in collaboration with the Highland based charity Mikeysline. As well as hearing from people who have either suffered from mental health problems themselves or have lost someone to suicide Mikeysline provides insight and ideas for how to recognise if you’re vulnerable and what to do if you’re struggling.
Articles
These youth-led mental health solutions are making a difference worldwide (from World Economic Forum)
One in seven young people worldwide faces mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
To address the complex and myriad causes of mental health problems in youth and into adulthood, youth-led solutions are key.
To this end, Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation is using $3 million in funding to support youth-led mental health organizations making a difference around the world.
Read These youth-led mental health solutions are making a difference worldwide
The top hobbies Brits turn to in order to relax (from HR News)
Adobe Express have found that the most popular hobby or pastime enjoyed by UK adults in a bid to relax and unwind in summer was found to be reading, with more than a third of respondents stating this was their number one choice (35%). This hobby is known for improving critical thinking and creativity skills, as well as enhancing knowledge.
During times of change and crisis, journaling can help mental health (from Forbes)
During times of crisis and change, journaling can provide an outlet from stress in the workplace - and improve mental health.
Read During times of change and crisis, journaling can help mental health
Two-week social media detox yields positive psychological outcomes in young adults (from PsyPost)
A recent study published in Behavioral Sciences has found that a two-week social media digital detox can significantly reduce smartphone and social media addiction while improving physical, mental and social health among young adults.
Read Two-week social media detox yields positive psychological outcomes in young adults
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.
Music To remember (online event from Music Heals Minds), Tuesday 6 August, 7.00pm
These weekly virtual recitals with Nandani “Nani” Sinha and guests stimulate remembrance and gently invite reflection through familiar and bellowed songs.
Laughing Fit - a weekly online laughter class for health & happiness (online group session from Jon Bockelmann-Evans), Tuesday 6 August, 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
International wellbeing support group (From Rain on Me), Monday 19 August, 5.30pm
A free, international safe space to vent and grow with people who understand and accept you.
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: http://www.barnetdepressionalliance.org/
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+.
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
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
Barnet Carers
Barnet Carers provides support and information for unpaid, informal, carers across the London Borough of Barnet. Includes yoga, meditation and mindfulness.
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.
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
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 (supporting disabled people in Barnet to access the benefits they are entitled to).
Touchpoint (supports people experiencing any form of disability in Barnet to access the services and resources they need).
Healthwatch Barnet (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 www.inclusionbarnet.org.uk
Useful links for mental health and wellbeing
Click on the title to go to the individual websites.
LOCAL
- Mind in Barnet - counselling
- Mind in Barnet Sanctuary - find calm, make space, move forward
- Barnet Wellbeing Service
- 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 - free online emotional support sessions
- Good Thinking - free online Mental Wellbeing for London
- Kooth - free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
- Qwell - free online safe and confidential space to share & support
Shout - free, 24/7 text messaging support - text SHOUT to 85258 - Samaritans - free phone & email support in a crisis
- Useful links from Sussex University - 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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