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Local Update, 26 July 2021

Run by volunteer members, for members 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.

Please note there will be no newsletter next week due to staff annual leave.

The BIG SURE for Mental Health Event - Borderline Personality Disorder, Wednesday 28th July, 3.00 - 5.00pm

Borderline Personality Disorder, also known as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder is a mood disorder and as such a mental health condition, characterised by impulsivity, anger and fear of rejection, that can manifest itself in early adulthood and have a huge impact upon a person’s relationships, employment and ability to engage in life.

This webinar explores the main groups, symptoms and causes of BPD, looks at diagnosis and treatment options available and considers how manage and to help to support a person with BPD.

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The BIG SURE for Mental Health Event - Mindfulness, Wednesday 28th July, 12.00 - 1.00pm

In this session, you learn to be present in the moment, to process your actions in a kinder and more positive way. To be present and conscious of your environment, emotions and body sensations and to adjust your unconscious automatic behavior to a more consciously aligned space of reason.

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The BIG SURE for Mental Health Event - Managing Your Mind: Anxiety, Thursday 29th July, 10.00am - 12.00pm

Everyone can feel anxiety at some time in their lives. This may be triggered by everyday events such and going for an interview or sitting an exam or it may be as a result of experiencing a time of challenge, such as our current situation in respect of the pandemic. It may also be something experienced as the result of trauma or as an ongoing mental health issue. Whatever the cause, anxiety is something that, if we understand it more, we can start to help to address.

This webinar explores the causes of anxiety, the effects it has on our mind and bodies and goes on to explore the effects of negative thinking on our anxieties and finally to consider techniques that can help us to more effectively manage the effects of anxiety.

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The BIG SURE for Mental Health Event - Assertiveness Taster, Tuesday 27th July, 2.00 - 3.30pm

Assertiveness is a state of mind, a mode of behaviour, and a communication technique combined into one. Our ability to be assertive is often linked to our self-esteem and learnt behaviours.

This 90-minute taster will demonstrate the benefits of assertiveness, give an understanding of why being assertive can be difficult, and will cover some tips to become more assertive.

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The BIG SURE for Mental Health Event - Quiz!, Thursday 29th July, 3.00 - 4.00pm

Do you think you have what it takes to be crowned the SURE for Mental Health Quiz champion?

From the comfort of your own home, get ready for an hour of quizzing, chatting, eating cake (bring your own), and generally seeing and being there for each other.Question subjects include:

General knowledgeCurrent AffairsMusic

All you need is a pen and paper or device to write your answers on.

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Inside Schizophrenia Podcast

Inside Schizophrenia is a long-form monthly podcast providing a unique perspective on life through the lens of people living with schizophrenia and psychosis. New episodes are published the third Wednesday of every month on your favorite podcast player.Each episode includes a conversation between cohosts Rachel Star Withers and Gabe Howard and an interview featuring someone with lived experience, a family member or caregiver, a first responder, or an expert to help us understand schizophrenia in a more meaningful way.

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The following online workshops are available to all adults anywhere. Mind and Mood Support Group

Mind & Mood Support Group celebrated its sixth birthday on 6th January 2021.

During the Covid 19 crisis, we have been running our mental health support group via Zoom.

We are interested in setting up a group for new members via Zoom during this uncertain time. For further information, please contact

Peter Sartori e: [[email protected]]

Sandra Turner e: [[email protected]]

Both Peter Sartori and Sandra Turner have extensive experience of the mental health system.

We are an independent support group, run by ex service users, for service users, their carers and supporters.

What's it like using social care services in Barnet?

If you receive any type of care or support either in your own home, or in a residential care setting that is funded by Social Care Services, then you can take part in Inclusion Barnet’s research to help improve future services. Please contact our friendly lead researcher directly, Banos Alexandrou on 07719 105247 or by email [[email protected]] or to arrange, phone, video or face-to-face chat so they can hear your views about your experiences of using these services.

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 Turn2Me [[link removed]] - free online Support Groups 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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