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Local Update, 21 February 2022

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.

Events and News Hub Connections - Eating Disorders: Dispelling the Myths, Thursday 3 March, 1.30 - 3.30pm

Hub Connections returns to mark Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

A packed programme that includes guest speakers from a wide range of organisations, as well as the usual updates from the Barnet Wellbeing Service and partners.

There will also be wellbeing activities.

This event is open to the general public. It will take place via Zoom - details on how to join via Zoom will be sent out the day before.

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Anxiety & Low Mood: In Context of LGBTQ+ Experiences, Tuesday 22 February, 5.30 - 7.00pm

LGBT+ attendees, allies and curious minds who want to find out more are all welcome!

Being covered:-

What is mental health?

What is stigma?

What impact can being LGBT+ have on our mental health?

What is low mood and anxiety?

LGBT+ experiences

Supporting someone who identifies as LGBT+

Ways of being resilient

How to get further support

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"What's on My Mind?" A Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy Workshop, Saturday 26 February, 6.00 - 8.00pm

Join Dr. Patricia Isis, author of The Mindful Doodle Book, for a 2-hour experiential mindful doodle workshop.

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The BIG SURE for Mental Health Event - Schizophrenia Awareness, Thursday 24 February, 9.30am - 12.30pm

This workshop offers an introduction into Schizophrenia; how it presents, such as delusions and hallucinations, how it is diagnosed, available treatments, and how to support someone experiencing symptoms of Schizophrenia.

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The BIG SURE for Mental Health Event - Autism Awareness Workshop, Thursday 24 February, 7.00 - 8.30pm

This workshop on Autism awareness is delivered by Isaac Langran who has lived experience of Autism and Debbie Woodroffe who is a registered social worker and counsellor.

The workshop will explore what Autism is, dispel some common myths about Autism and provide some tips for more effective communication.

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Naturally Effective Ways To Tame Your Stress & Anxiety, Without Medication, Saturday 26 February, 10.00am - 1.00pm

Pre-Recorded Event: Sit back and restore balance, while discovering a variety of effective non-medicative ways to manage stress & anxiety.

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London Borough of Barnet factsheets on mental health and general health protection and behaviours

Factsheets have been developed for residents who would like to know more about the above topics and find out about what services are available in Barnet.

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Events, classes and information from Age UK Barnet for over 55s

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Online mental health and wellbeing workshops available to all adults anywhere

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Podcasts How to navigate a mental illness diagnosis

Being diagnosed with a mental illness can be confronting and confusing. But getting an accurate diagnosis can also be a massive relief. Especially if you feel you are getting the right help.

Philip Clark spoke with Greg Murray, Professor of Psychology at Swinburne University of Technology, about the best way to navigate your way through a mental health diagnosis.

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Destigmatizing Mental Health

Podcast with Alexis Perkins from We Are Living Healthy

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What it means for sports fans' mental health when their team loses

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Greg Miller, a licensed professional counselor with Thriveworks in New Jersey, about the real emotional toll that can come from sports fandom.

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Embracing the mental health work/life balance with Dr Sherry Benton

She offers her insight on the importance of embracing work-life balance, addressing anxiety in the workplace, recognizing the signs of career burnout and even how to implement mental health awareness in a work setting.

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Articles What it's like to work in mental health services when you have a mental illness

When we seek help from mental health services, the staff are there to help and support us. However, we can forget that healthcare professionals also have their own struggles, and it can be easy to assume they have everything together.

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‘You feel helpless’: Tinnitus and its impact on mental health

New data from the British Tinnitus Association (BTA) finds that one in 10 tinnitus suffers have experienced suicidal thoughts as a result of the condition, revealing the severe mental health impact it has.

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I became a bit of a poster boy for having a breakdown, says ITN presenter Tom Bradby

The journalist and newsreader, 55, was signed off work for three months in 2018 after developing insomnia

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Dr Julie Smith: ‘Mental health is no different to physical health. No one is immune’

The clinical psychologist has 3 million followers for her self-help TikToks and now her book is a bestseller. She talks about social media, the pandemic and the simple tools that really help

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Mindful Relationships May Be Key to Mental Health

Research points to the importance of focusing on your relationships.

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Regular Events in Barnet 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.

Mind and Mood Support Group

Mind & Mood Support Group has returned to face to face meetings at 55 Christchurch Avenue, London N12 0DG. To enquire about becoming a new member, please contact either Peter or Sandra below.

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.

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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