No images? Click here [link removed]

Local Update, 1 August 2022

Barnet Voice for Mental Health [[link removed]]

020 3475 1314

[[email protected]]

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 Cost of Living Crisis - Barnet Community Sector Event, Tuesday 2 August, 2.00 - 3.30pm

This event is for those of you who work in front line roles in any of the voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise organisations in Barnet.

Amidst soaring energy prices, council tax increases and a dramatic rise in the cost of daily living essentials, Barnet's dedicated voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector continues to support and advocate for our residents.

At this challenging time, we think it's really important to capture the valuable insights of those working directly with individuals locally.

By gathering evidence from colleagues working across different sections of the community and taking it to those in power, we can amplify diverse voices to show what's not working and who is missing out.

Book Cost of Living Crisis Event [[link removed]]

Senior vacancy – Head of User Voice (peer role)

Would you like a role where you can work towards a fairer society for disabled people?

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our senior team in a thriving and innovative Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation, and a real opportunity for a talented disabled person to make a difference.

Job Title: Head of User Voice (peer role)

Full-time: Permanent

Location: our Colindale office, meetings across Barnet, extensive opportunities for home working.

Salary: £43,000 per year

Closing date: 13th August 2022

Read more information on Senior vacancy – Head of User Voice (peer role) [[link removed]]

Job vacancy – Healthwatch Manager (peer role)

We’re hiring for a new Manager to lead our Healthwatch Barnet team!

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with lived experience of disability (which could include a long term condition or mental health issue) to lead a small team in the delivery of Barnet’s statutory Healthwatch function.

Job Title: Manager, Healthwatch Barnet (peer role)

Full-time: Permanent

Location: our Colindale office, meetings across Barnet, extensive opportunities for home working.

Salary: £35,750 per year

Closing date: 16th August 2022

Read more information on Job vacancy – Healthwatch Manager (peer role) [[link removed]]

Events and News from the Web Talking About Mental Health Issues (From Stratus Coaching), Thursday 4 August, 9.30 - 10.15am

This interactive webinar will look at:

What is mental health?

Stigma and discrimination

What stops people from speaking up

What are the common signs and symptoms to look out for if we're struggling

How to have an initial conversation

Top tips & frameworks in supportive conversations and where to signpost people for help and information.

Book Talking about mental health issues webinar [[link removed]]

Caring for young minds Group Discussion (From the Royal Society of Edinburgh), Tuesday 2 August, 1.00 - 2.00pm

A group discussion on young people’s mental health and how to apply research knowledge to understand and support young people

Book caring for young minds group discussion [[link removed]]

Free Workshop: Managing Wellbeing and Mental Health Recovery (From Mid West Aries), Tuesday 2 August, 2.00 - 4.00pm

Open to anyone (aged 18+) with an interest in mental health and well-being.

Book managing mental health and wellbeing recovery workshop [[link removed]]

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!

Book wellbeing virtual cafe [[link removed]]

Power Your Mind - Mental Fitness Session (From Momentum Incorporated Ltd.), Thursday 4 August, 2.00 - 4.00pm

Why not learn some new ways to improve your wellbeing and self-confidence and navigate your world in a new state of mind?

Book Power your Mind Mental Fitness Session [[link removed]]

Meridian Wellbeing Activities and Events

Based in Hendon, including Better Together Wellbeing Cafe every Friday during August and Tai Chi beginners classes.

Read more information on Meridian Wellbeing activities and events [[link removed]]

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.

Book wellbeing arts and crafts group [[link removed]]

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]]

Podcasts No Really, I’m Fine Podcast (From Reach Podcasts)

A mental health podcast which sheds a light on peoples' daily struggle with mental health and telling the world you're not alone.

Listen to No Really, I'm Fine Podcast [[link removed]]

On the Ward Podcast (From St Andrew's Healthcare)

Hosted by staff nurse John-Barry Waldron, who has worked at St Andrew's Healthcare for 15 years, 'On the Ward' challenges some of the myths and taboos around complex mental illness in the UK today, as it explores what really happens behind the walls of a secure psychiatric hospital.

Listen to On the Ward Podcast [[link removed]]

Articles Love Island’s Jacques O’Neill cuddles with supportive mum and reveals his mental health is in ‘better place’ following Aftersun appearance (From Metro)

Love Island star Jacques O’Neill has offered a positive mental health update and shared an adorable snap with his supportive mum after his tearful decision to leave the show earlier this month.

Read article on Jacques O'Neill and mental health [[link removed]]

Paddy Pimblett delivers emotional speech after losing friend to suicide just days before UFC win (From Metro)

Paddy Pimblett delivered a powerful speech about men’s mental health after losing a friend to suicide just days before his UFC London win on Saturday night.

Read article on Paddy Pimblett losing friend to suicide [[link removed]]

Fit & fine: Why physical health is key to calmer and efficient brain (From Financial Express)

Exercise is great—it helps manage weight, prevents serious diseases and improves quality of life. Hold on, it boosts mental health too

Read article on physical and mental health [[link removed]]

Why mental health matters for athletes -- even as they give their all to win (From CNN)

Especially considering how much money many athletes make, there can be a tendency to put pressure on sports stars to perform no matter the cost.

Read article on athletes and mental health [[link removed]]

Our mental health is worse now than at the height of the pandemic – here’s how to prioritise it (From Metro)

Post-lockdown we’re forgetting to prioritise our mental health.

Read article on mental health after the height of the pandemic [[link removed]]

Doing Absolutely Nothing Has Mental Health Benefits (From Psychology Today)

Letting go of everything and doing nothing, even briefly, has mental and physical health benefits.

Embracing the practice of doing nothing may create some discomfort because it’s such an anathema to our usual ways.

When attempting the counter-intuitive task of doing nothing, stay with your plan and intention but breathe slowly to calm any distress.

Read article on doing nothing and mental health [[link removed]]

8 Everyday Activities That Increase Your Mental Health (From PSYBLOG)

Do these most days and it will help protect your mental health.

Read article on everyday activities and mental health [[link removed]]

Mike Patton opens up about agoraphobia diagnosis and mental health struggles behind Faith No More tour cancellation (From NME)

"I was afraid of people"

Read article on Mike Patton mental health struggles [[link removed]]

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.

Do you feel isolated or lonely? Come along to Building Friendship. Free. remaining info repeats in main article." width="503" src=" 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

[[link removed]]

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

Sign up to this newsletter

If this newsletter was forwarded on to you, why not sign up and get the next edition delivered straight to your inbox?

Sign up here [[link removed]]

You are receiving this email as a member or friend of Inclusion Barnet, or because you signed up to receive it. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter please:

Unsubscribe from this newsletter [[link removed]]

Unsubscribe [link removed]