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Local Update, 28 October 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

Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, Minister of State for Social Security and Disability, has replied to our letter calling on government to guarantee opportunity, security and respect for all Disabled people.

Read Stephen Timms' reply [[link removed]]

Read the Campaign for Disability Justice's response to Stephen Timms' reply [[link removed]]

Events and news from the web North London Mental Health Partnership Annual General Meeting, Tuesday 29 October, 5.00 - 7.00pm, Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE

An opportunity to share the Partnership's highlights, successes and achievements over the last year.

Book North London Mental Health Partnership Annual General Meeting [[link removed]]

Help shape accessible housing in Barnet!

Do you have mobility issues and find moving around or getting into or out of your home difficult? Do you want to have a say in the types of accessible homes that are built in your community? This is your chance to make a real difference!

Barnet Council is planning future homes. Your input is essential to make sure planners understand the needs of Disabled people.

By sharing your experiences and ideas, you can help ensure that the homes built in the future meet the unique needs of Disabled people.

When: Friday, 1st of November

Time: 11.30-12.30 am

Where: Online Zoom call

Booking essential – please email: Hannah at [[email protected]]. Please include details of any accessibility requirements.

Compensation: Receive a £15 Love to Shop voucher for participating

Hurry! Spaces are limited!

Not online? Give Hannah a call on 07436 718344 by 31 October 2024, to arrange a one-to-one phone interview or discuss options for an in-person session.

More information about the session on our website blog: Help shape accessible housing in Barnet! - Inclusion Barnet [[link removed]]

Understanding schizophrenia (webinar from Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Thursday 31 October, 5.00 - 6.00pm

Schizophrenia is a lifelong illness that changes how you think, feel, and act. A combination of hallucinations, delusions, disordered thinking and behavior can be debilitating. Explore the causes, symptoms, co-occurring disorders, and treatment of schizophrenia, and gain practical tips for managing symptoms and supporting loved ones.

Book Understanding schizophrenia [[link removed]]

Special issues in women's mental health (webinar from Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Wednesday 30 October, 5.00 - 6.00pm

Explore the symptoms, causation, and treatment of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Perinatal Depression, and Perinatal Anxiety and learn practical strategies to manage symptoms

Book Special issues in women's mental health [[link removed]]

Health and wellness in the workplace: mental and physical wellbeing (online event from BYP Network), Tuesday 29 October, 7.00 - 8.30pm

This event will focus on navigating the demands of a successful career while maintaining personal wellness, including physical and emotional health. Experts and experienced professionals will share practical strategies for managing career responsibilities without sacrificing personal well-being.

Book Health and wellness in the workplace: mental and physical wellbeing [[link removed]]

Reduce your anxiety, soothe your stress (online event from Inner Space), Friday 1 November, 6.30 - 7.30pm

Learn about tools on how to de-stress, relieve anxiety, manage your mind more effectively and cultivate more calm in your life.

Book Reduce your anxiety, soothe your stress [[link removed]]

Got a relevant event to share in this newsletter?

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

Podcasts Inside Schizophrenia Podcast: finding hope with a schizophrenia diagnosis (from Psych Central)

Hope is a crucial element that can significantly influence recovery for people with schizophrenia. It offers a pathway to resilience, empowerment, and a fulfilling life.

Listen to Inside Schizophrenia Podcast: finding hope with a schizophrenia diagnosis [[link removed]]

Podcast: the health lottery: paying it forward (from Violet Media Ltd)

Celebrating small and big wins in life

Listen to Podcast: the health lottery: paying it forward [[link removed]]

Articles Workplace mental health in the UK 'in a good spot' (from the BBC)

The co-founder of a mental health consultancy says the UK is "doing very well" for wellbeing in the workplace.

Read Workplace mental health in the UK 'in a good spot' [[link removed]]

How to be a mental health ally, so you can better support those who are struggling (from Woman and Home)

Understanding how to be a better mental health ally is a really important pursuit, since so many people can struggle when it comes to caring for their minds. Whether you're helping a loved one or are joining an organised support system, you can really make a difference by showing someone that they aren't alone.

Read How to be a mental health ally, so you can better support those who are struggling [[link removed]]

Report reveals stunning results after doctors prescribe patients activities in nature to treat mental health: 'This is just the beginning' (from Yahoo! News)

The idea that stepping outside for fresh air and a change of scenery is good for you is nothing new. Outdoor hobbies like gardening are proven to decrease stress and improve overall health.

Read Report reveals stunning results after doctors prescribe patients activities in nature to treat mental health: 'This is just the beginning' [[link removed]]

The domino effect of being physically active, eating and sleeping well (from Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care)

Learn how physical activity, nutrition and sleep can have a positive impact on your physical health, mental health and wellbeing.

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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]]

Music To remember (online event from Music Heals Minds), Tuesday 29 October, 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]]

International wellbeing support group (From Rain on Me), Monday 4 November, 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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