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Local Update, 2 December 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 Campaign for Disability Justice update

You may have missed the big news last week about ambitious plans to “Get Britain Working” announced in a Government White Paper.

Here’s the low down on how it will affect Disabled people, including those with long term health or mental health conditions and the next steps for our campaign.

Our response to the Government’s employment White Paper [[link removed]]

Events and news from the web Council Tax Support Scheme – New Council consultation

There is a new Barnet Council consultation about the Council Tax Support Scheme. If you are of working age and currently receive help through the Council Tax Support Scheme this will impact you. More information and links to the council survey: Council Tax Support Scheme consultation - Inclusion Barnet [[link removed]]

My mental health -finding meaning (online workshop from Mid West Aries), Thursday 5 December, 10.00am - 12.00pm

Exploring what meaning is in relation to mental health and how we can find meaning in our own lives.

Book My mental health -finding meaning [[link removed]]

Make it OK to talk about mental health and illnesses (online presentation from HealthPartners), Tuesday 3 December, 2.00 - 3.00pm

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

Book Make it OK to talk about mental health and illnesses [[link removed]]

What is High-Functioning Depression? (webinar from Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Tuesday 3 December, 6.00 - 7.00pm

Persistent fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration, and feeling hopeless puts people at higher-than-average risk for suicide and self-harm, and symptoms can continue indefinitely without treatment. Discuss the signs and symptoms of persistent depressive disorder, what causes it, and who is at risk in this one-hour seminar.

Book What is High-Functioning Depression? [[link removed]]

Creativity for wellbeing (online workshop from Mid West Aries), Tuesday 3 December, 2.00 - 4.00pm

In this workshop, how creativity supports our wellbeing and mental health will be discussed.

Book Creativity for wellbeing [[link removed]]

Managing stress – a proactive approach (online workshop from Dale Carnegie), Friday 6 December, 3.00 - 4.00pm

In this virtual workshop, participants will:

Understand how to break the cycle of stress

Explore principles for handling stress more effectively

Focus energies to be more proactive and positive

Book Managing stress – a proactive approach [[link removed]]

Mindsnaps online (online session from Steve Rose). Wednesday 4 December, 7.00 - 9.00pm

Using photography to enable discussions about feelings and emotions in a fun, safe format.

Book Mindsnaps online [[link removed]]

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Podcasts Podcast: Pete Townshend talks ongoing battle with "chemical depression" (from Radio X)

The Who guitarist has admitted he wakes up with suicidal thoughts every morning.

Listen to Podcast: Pete Townshend talks ongoing battle with "chemical depression" [[link removed]]

Podcast: Wyatt Flores talks about his album and being honest about mental health (from NPR)

'It's a rare thing for an artist to be this honest.'

Listen to Podcast: Wyatt Flores talks about his album and being honest about mental health [[link removed]]

Articles 10 reasons why learning something new as adults can help you live a more wholesome life (from MSN)

Learning is crucial in fostering personal growth and maintaining mental well-being.

Read 10 reasons why learning something new as adults can help you live a more wholesome life [[link removed]]

How podcasts inspire positive healthy changes (from Neuroscience News)

A new study reveals health-related podcasts can significantly improve health knowledge, boost physical activity, and encourage healthier eating habits.

Read How podcasts inspire positive healthy changes [[link removed]]

Internet use for adults 50 or older can improve mental wellbeing — study finds (from ABC News)

A new study has found that people who are 50 years or older that use the internet, may have a higher level of life satisfaction.

Read Internet use for adults 50 or older can improve mental wellbeing — study finds [[link removed]]

How to practice gratitude the right way (from Psychology Today)

Gratitude can have profound benefits—except when it's forced.

Read How to practice gratitude the right way [[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]]

Music To remember (online event from Music Heals Minds), Tuesday 3 December, 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 2 December, 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.

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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

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

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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