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Local Update, 27 July 2026

Barnet Voice for Mental Health [[link removed]]

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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 The wellbeing series for actors and stage management professionals (online event from British Association for Performing Arts Medicine), Wednesday 29 July, 6.00 - 7.30pm

A series of expert-led workshops to support actors and stage management professionals in building skills for improved mental health and sustainable creative practice.

Book The wellbeing series for actors and stage management professionals [[link removed]]

Doctors in Distress support group (online group from Doctors in Distress), Wednesdays 12.30 - 1.30pm

Supportive, confidential group for healthcare workers experiencing issues affecting their mental health

Book Doctors in Distress support group [[link removed]]

Clarity and calm journalling circle (online group from Sue Richards), Tuesdays 8.00 - 9.00pm

Weekly journalling circle for women running their own business.

Book Clarity and calm journaling circle [[link removed]]

Mindfulness-based cancer support group (online group from Holo Health), Saturdays, 7.00 - 8.30pm

Free group sessions aiming to reduce stress, improve quality of life, and support recovery in cancer, led by an Oncology Nurse Specialist.

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Beyond the page (online session from Zen Mushin), Wednesday 29 July, 7.00 - 9.00pm

A session of writing exercises and discussions to boost your mental health and overall wellbeing

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Art and creativity: journalling (online session from Keep Your Marbles), Sunday 2 August, 7.00 - 8.30pm

A cathartic and deeply reflective online shadow journalling session using shadow prompts.

Book Art and creativity: journalling [[link removed]]

WRAP for peer supporters (online session from Consumer Connections), Wednesday 29 July to Wednesday 5 August, 3.00 - 5.00pm

This 2-Part Workshop will explore using the Wellness Recovery Action Plan for peer work.

Book WRAP for peer supporters [[link removed]]

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Podcasts Reading for well-being (podcast from Joanna Pozzulo)

Interviews with authors about books on wellbeing

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Capturing calm: a mindful photography podcast (from Ellie Macdonald)

A podcast combining the practice of photography with mindfulness

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Articles Mediterranean diet linked to better psychological wellbeing (from European Medical Journal)

Older adults in England who followed a Mediterranean diet reported greater psychological wellbeing, especially during the early COVID-19 pandemic, a study tracking more than 3,000 people has found, hinting that how we eat may support mental as well as physical health in later life.

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5 habits to build lasting happiness into your life (from Psychology Today)

Social fitness, time affluence, and nature are key for a happy life.

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Positive experiences affect young people more than crises (from Futurity)

A new study shows that adolescents and young adults describe positive, everyday experiences as shaping their lives most significantly.

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Family's pride as superbike winner spreads mental health message (from BBC)

For the family of a rising motor-sport star, it is not just his wins that are making them proud of him, it is also how he is raising awareness around mental health, after the death of his father.

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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]]

International wellbeing support group (From Rain on Me), Monday 3 August, 6.00pm

A free, international safe space to vent and grow with people who understand and accept you.

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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

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.

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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.

Grief Café - support and connection for bereaved people

North London Hospice offer the following welcoming spaces where you can have a cup of tea, a biscuit and share your thoughts and feelings.

Enfield Town Library, 66 Church Street, Enfield, EN2 6AX. Second Tuesday of every month, 10am to 12pm. Location on Google Maps [[link removed]].South Friern Library, Colney Hatch Lane, Barnet, N10 1HD. Second Thursday of every month, 11am to 1pm. Location on Google Maps [[link removed]].Julius Newman House, Woodside Park Road, Finchley, N12 8RP. Third Friday of every month, 10:30am to 12pm. Location on Google Maps [[link removed]].Living Well Centre, First Floor, The Mall Wood Green, 159 High Road, Wood Green, N22 6YQ. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 12pm to 1:30pm. Location on Google Maps [[link removed]].

Email: [[email protected]]

Telephone: 0800 368 7848

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+.

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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

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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

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Barnet Carers

Barnet Carers provides support and information for unpaid, informal, carers across the London Borough of Barnet. Includes yoga, meditation and mindfulness.

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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 Enfield [[link removed]] (an independent, statutory organisation dedicated to improving health and social care services in Enfield).

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]]

LONDON & NATIONAL

NHS mental health crisis service [[link removed]]: If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can contact the NHS mental health crisis service by calling 111 and selecting option 2. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days per week. 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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