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Local Update, 18 July 2022

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 Rainbow Room: A young people's LGBTQ+ online space (for ages 17-24) (From Rainbow Mind). Thursday 28 July, 6.00 - 7.30pm

A fortnightly, young LGBTQ+ online space to connect, share and explore mental health and wellbeing. 6pm-7:30pm

Book the Rainbow Room [[link removed]]

When priorities don't align with needs: the case of mental health research (From Research on Research Institute), Thursday 21 July, 4.00 - 5.30pm

Mental ill-health and well-being are increasingly recognised as being intimately linked to a wide range of environmental and social factors. As such, the ways in which researchers approach, understand, and engage with mental health must be broad, ranging from the biophysiological mechanisms underpinning brain function, to the societal determinants which alter it.

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Wellbeing Norfolk & Waveney Virtual Café (NHS Wellbeing Norfolk and Waveney), Mondays at 1.30pm

These wellbeing socials are open to anyone aged 16+ to chat, bring a cuppa, get comfy and get connected!

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It's Time to Talk - A Mental Health Workshop Series for Black Men and Youth (From Find a Balance), Fridays, 6.30 - 8.00pm

A 12 session monthly workshop series dedicated to discuss the importance of mental health in black men and youth, June 2022 - May 2023

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Wellbeing Arts & Crafts Group (From NHS Wellbeing Norfolk and Waveney), Tuesdays at 2.30pm

From calligraphy to crocheting, come and join this group for some mindful creativity alongside like-minded people.

Feel free to share what you’re working on, or just enjoy being creative in company.

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Online mental health and wellbeing workshops available to all adults anywhere from Mid West Aries

Book Mid West Aries online mental health and wellbeing workshops [[link removed]]

Disability Rights UK campaigning conference: 28 July

Disabled people are finding it tougher than ever to have our voices heard. Many of us feel ignored or left out of the conversation. But we know that through difficult times, Disabled people always show resilience and drive, to continue campaigning for equality and inclusion.

To mark the tenth anniversary of Disability Rights UK and to celebrate the collective power of the disability movement, we are holding an online campaigning conference on Thursday 28th of July 2022 offering a range of masterclasses and workshops to support our joint efforts to campaign for equality and inclusion.

Masterclasses will include sessions on using the law, improving communication messaging and social media skills. Workshop topics will include social care charging, the cost of living crisis, employment and Disability Hate Crime.

The conference is a chance to share our experiences, learn new skills, build on successful campaigning methods and develop campaign plans and networks.

Look out for more information on the Conference and register for the Disability Rights Campaign Conference [[link removed]]

Podcasts Mad in America: Rethinking Mental Health (From Mad in America)

A weekly discussion that searches for the truth about psychiatric prescription drugs and mental health care worldwide.

Podcast: listen to Mad in America [[link removed]]

Podcast: Mental ill health prevention: the whats, whys and hows? (From Mental Health Foundation)

How has our view of mental health problems changed over the last 70 years?

What is the scale of the mental ill health problem we face today?

Why is the way we experience mental health problems so personal to each of us?

Why do we get mental health problems – how do external, internal factors and life events impact us?

Why are some of us at a higher risk of getting mental health problems than others?

What do we mean by we ALL have mental health?

Is mental ill health prevention possible?

Why is it needed right now?

And how can we achieve it?

How can our listeners get involved with spreading the message and lobbying for change?

Podcast: listen to mental ill health prevention [[link removed]]

Articles How Making Art Helps Improve Mental Health (From Smithsonian Magazine)

With depression and anxiety on the rise during the pandemic, more professionals may adopt art therapy as a treatment

Read how making art helps improve mental health [[link removed]]

Matt O’Riley opens up on importance of mental health as Celtic man reveals he has his own coach to help him keep a steady head (From the Celtic Way)

For Matt O’Riley, looking after his mental welfare is the single most important aspect of being a professional, and that is why he has his own mental coach to help him ensure he is also looking after himself in that regard.

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Shawn Mendes postpones tour to focus on mental health (From Express and Star)

The Canadian singer, 23, said the decision to return to the road had been ‘premature’ and had ‘hit a breaking point’.

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'Was Contemplating If I Wanted To Live': Nick Kyrgios Reveals Darkest Phase Of His Life (From Republic World)

Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios during his recent podcast interview spoke about his mental health struggles and having about 20 to 30 drinks every night.

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The digital mental health market is booming. Here’s why some experts are concerned (From Fierce Healthcare)

With thousands of digital mental health tools on the market, many companies in the space are not doing enough to provide validation for their products, according to Adam Chekroud, co-founder and chief product officer of Spring Health.

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The Mirror's Disabled Britain: Doing It For Ourselves series (From the Daily Mirror)

Journalist Rachel Charlton-Dailey has joined forces with the Daily Mirror to launch the week-long series Disabled Britain: Doing It For Ourselves, showcasing the lives of disabled people

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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.

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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 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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