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Local Update, 16 January 2023
Barnet Voice for Mental Health
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 from the Web
The Salon Presents... Embodiment and Mental Health (From Mental Health Humanities, University of Birmingham), Thursday 19 January, 1.00 - 2.00pm
The Salon is a monthly virtual discussion for everyone, and is part of the University of Birmingham's Mental Health Humanities initiative. This month The Salon welcomes two provocateurs. Grace Lucas and Matt Hayler will be in conversation about embodiment and mental health.
Mental Health in the Workplace- Compassionate Colleagues (From Iungo Solutions),Monday 16 January, 2.00 - 4.00pm
From this webinar you will achieve
A Basic understanding of mental health
Learning to talk and communicate about mental health in the workplace
Find out about the steps you can take to help destigmatize the topic of mental health in your workplace
Learning what to say and what not to say to a colleague who is struggling with their mental health
Book Mental Health in the Workplace- Compassionate Colleagues
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
A discussion with Cathy Reay for Mental Health Awareness Month (From Royal Holloway, University of London), Thursday 19 January, 3.00 - 4.30pm
Royal Holloway have designated January 2023 as their own Mental Health Awareness Month. They invite current and former students, staff and the public to join a discussion about mental health with Cathy Reay and staff and student representatives from Royal Holloway. Cathy Reay (she/her) is a disabled queer writer and speaker. Her work chiefly focuses on the themes of disability justice, accessibility, single motherhood, sex and dating. She believes that nuclear family life and independent living are both goals fed to us by capitalism that only ever serve the rich.
Book A discussion with Cathy Reay for Mental Health Awareness Month
Mindly Weekly - Practical Tips on Mental Wellbeing & General Anxiety (From Stepup8 Mindly), Tuesday 17 January, 12.30 - 1.00pm
Join this session each week to know how easy it is to manage day to day mental wellbeing, especially general anxiety, using methods which are practical and easy.
Book Mindly Weekly - Practical Tips on Mental Wellbeing & General Anxiety
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
More information about Meridian Wellbeing events and activities
Book Launch: Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD (From UCL Postgrad Urbanists), Thursday 19 January, 6.00 - 7.30pm
Dr Zoë Ayres' new book 'explores the PhD experience as never before and provides a “survival guide” for current and prospective PhD students.' In her book, Zoë shares what she had known at the beginning of her PhD 'for managing mental health, such as managing imposter feelings, prioritising workload, and self-care strategies to help others throughout their own journey.'
Book Book Launch: Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD
Free Workshop: Family Recovery in Mental Health (From Mid West Aries), Wednesday 18 January, 10.00am - 12.00pm
During this workshop you will discover the meaning of family recovery in mental health and what people can do to support themselves while supporting others. This workshop may be especially beneficial for family members, carers and supporters of a loved one who is experiencing mental health difficulties.
Age UK Barnet Activities
Classes and activities in the New Year including Mindfulness Course for over 55s, Memory Matters! 8 week course to improve your memory! and Managing Money in Later Life.
NHS digital skills classes from Age UK Barnet
Use your smart phone and laptop to sort your healthcare needs by learning how to use the NHS app, managing your appointments online, booking blood tests and more. Starts on Monday 30 January 2023 at 2-4pm for 6 Mondays. Takes place at Finchley Memorial Hospital, Granville Rd, London N12 0JE. Free parking. To book contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email [email protected]
The future of Finchley Lido Leisure Centre
The council are seeking your views on the future of Finchley Lido Leisure Centre at the Great North Leisure Park. This includes the possible relocation to North Finchley Town Centre which the council hopes will deliver a range of new and improved facilities with better access and support the community infrastructure.
To share your existing experiences, facilities that are important to you and views on future options, fill out the online questionnaire on the council website here.
For a paper copy email [email protected] or telephone 0208 359 7704
Survey closes on Monday 23 January 2023, so please air your views before this date.
Love to Dance for over 50s
Love to Dance is a dance tutorial class for over 50s where you learn a dance routine and get fit. Classes are 1-2 hours long with a 10– 20-minute break, giving you time to socialise. All levels welcome. Classes are in New Barnet, Edgware, Friern Barnet and Chipping Barnet. Click here for the timetable or phone 020 3675 7243.
Chipping Barnet chair exercise to music
Takes place at Chipping Barnet library 10-11am every Wednesday. Just turn up! For more information contact [email protected].
Over 60s Creative Circle (Creative Writers Group)
Develop your writing skills, explore your creativity and meet new friends. Meets weekly at the Artsdepot (5 Nether Street Tally Ho Corner North Finchley London N12 0GA) on Mondays at 11.30am.
In its first term, the group will be led by Bunmi Ogunsiji – a published and multi award-winning author who has run creative writing sessions for Spread The Word, Greenwich Maritime Museum, Westminster Mind and others.
Sign up on the Arts Depot website here or contact the box office on 020 8369 5454.
Mind in Barnet - online courses
A series of online wellbeing courses including Anger Management on Thurs 9 Feb (10am-1pm); Gratitude for Wellbeing on Thurs 16 Feb (10am-1pm). Learn about the science of happiness, and the power of gratitude, which includes an introduction to keeping a gratitude journal. For these and other courses on mindfulness and yoga, for example, contact Martine on [email protected]
Free Online Classes -Mindfulness for Mental Health and Wellbeing (From Martsang Kagyu London Buddhist Centre), Tuesday 17 January, 10.00 - 11.00am
Help to relax your mind and body starting with just 5 minutes of mindfulness practice every day!
Classes are open to everyone from a diverse range of backgrounds, religion, non-religion, ethnicity and culture, all of whom will benefit from meditation.
Book Free Online Classes -Mindfulness for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Coproduction and Engaging Communities: A Rethink Mental Illness Webinar (From Rethink Mental Illness), Wednesday 18 January, 1.00 - 2.00pm
Through case studies from Rethink's award-winning place-based teams, they will take a deep dive into how coproduction and community engagement can be put into practice, the risks, and how these can be managed.
Book Coproduction and Engaging Communities: A Rethink Mental Illness Webinar
ONLINE SEMINAR - Beating Blue Monday and Creating a Resilient Team (From HR Champions Ltd), Monday 16 January, 2.00 - 3.30pm
Join HR Champions Ltd in combatting Blue Monday & create a resilient and mentally healthy team. For business owners, employers & HR professionals.
Book ONLINE SEMINAR - Beating Blue Monday and Creating a Resilient Team
Free Workshop: Let's Talk Resilience (From Mid West Aries), Tuesday 17 January, 2.00 - 4.00pm
In this workshop they will discuss the understanding of what resilience means and why it is important for mental health and well-being. They will discuss and experience personal tools and skills that can be applied in our lives now and in the future to be resilient people.
Exploring Mind's eLearning courses (From Mind), Wednesday 25 January, 10.00 - 10.45am
A panel discussion: How can eLearning help you create a mentally healthy workplace?
A view of loneliness and isolation and its impact on mental wellbeing (From Faith in Older People), Thursday 26 January, 4.30 - 6.00pm
Loneliness and mental health have always been intertwined issues and this will continue to be the case in the future. Whilst loneliness is not a mental health condition in and of itself, it can (and does) often lead to mental health problems. Jeremy Sharpe is the National Director of Linking Lives UK and is based in Reading, Berkshire; Jeremy will be leading this webinar -
Effective Responses to Loneliness & Mental Health
Book A view of loneliness and isolation and its impact on mental wellbeing
Psychologically Informed Reflective Practice for Parents (From Jounita Wright), Thursday 19 January, 7.00 - 10.00pm
Free online event for parents or carers concerned with their adolescents' behaviour change.
Book Psychologically Informed Reflective Practice for Parents
Managing the Winter Blues (From Baker Street Quarter Partnership), Monday 16 January, 12.30 - 1.30pm
In this 60 minute webinar, participants will have the opportunity to:
Develop an understanding of the biological origins of Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Explore evidence-based psychological and behavioural strategies to manage the emotional challenges associated with the winter months.
Develop skills in self-care and self-compassion.
Take home a toolkit of tips and strategies to help boost mood and maintain good mental health during the winter months.
The Art of Dealing with Anxiety (From Chen Clarke), Wednesday 18 January, 7.00 - 8.00pm
The keys to eliminating anxiety, stress and overwhelm for good and have a deep sense of peace, and calm through out mind and body
Jobs - Mental Health Peer Support Worker
Responsible to: Mental Health Programme Co-ordinator
Salary: £26,265 - £29,417 per annum pro rata + 6% pension
Hours: Part time (flexible)
Based at: Chestnuts Community Centre
Contract: fixed term to March 2023 (with possible extension to March 2024)
Closing date: 5pm on 27 January 2023
Interview date: 10 February 2023
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and The Bridge Renewal Trust are working in partnership to encourage residents of Haringey who may be at risk of admission, discharged from mental health services or have identified that they require some support to come and join a variety of groups and activities with a view to engage them through a difficult time.
Read more about Jobs - Mental Health Peer Support Worker and apply
Insight into Creative Psychotherapy (Expressing Emotions Creatively) (From Holistic Wellness Community), Monday 16 January, 6.00 - 7.00pm
A chance to express yourself creatively, using creative therapeutic techniques and exercises facilitated by Dramatherapist Emma-Jo. These classes provide insight into ways you can include creativity in your life to help process emotions, trauma, to aid healing, stress, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed and more, within creative methods to aid safety. Guided meditations will be used throughout and a chance to check in with yourself, providing a space to just 'be' in a world where we are constantly having to 'do'.
Singing For Mindfulness and Mental Wellbeing (From Holistic Wellness Community), Wednesday 18 January, 6.00 - 7.00pm
An hour of singing for the soul. Victoria will share with you some short, simple but deeply nourishing or uplifting songs that will go in easily, no matter what your experience. Attendees are muted for the songs which means you can sing out loud without any inhibition! And even ad lib over the top if you want! Attendees can also keep videos off if preferable.
Podcasts
Podcast: Can you breathe your way to feeling better? (From the Guardian)
The Guardian’s parliamentary sketch writer, John Crace, and breath coach Rebecca Dennis describe how they have used breathing techniques to help their mental health
Podcast: Take What Serves. Leave the Rest. (From Bryan Piatt)
This podcast creates a safe space to talk about mental health. A former TV news anchor who‘s sharing his journey with anxiety & OCD publicly, your podcast host Bryan Piatt offers insight, wisdom and comfort for others manoeuvering their mental health.
Articles
Why walking your dog can boost your mental health (From Patient.info)
Dogs love daily walks because they get to sniff, exercise and spend quality time with their owners - and if they’re lucky, chase a tennis ball too. The good news is that owners also receive the benefits of these walks, as spending time in nature, exercising and getting fresh air can work wonders for our mental health.
Mental Health Matters: How to beat the winter blues (From Standard Freeholder)
This time of the year can be tough for some of us. Are you feeling like your mood is dropping with the temperature? If yes, you are not the only one.
While the winter season brings some people joyful thoughts of hot chocolate milk and fun winter sports, it tends to sprinkle the winter blues on some of us this time of year.
How can gratitude improve your mental health? (From Practice Business)
Whether it’s saying ‘Thank you’, or another gesture of kindness, taking the time to engage in some acts of gratitude can, indeed, help you live a more fulfilled life
Roy Carroll using mental health battle to help young players chart careers (From Belfast Live)
The former Manchester United goalkeeper battled with depression and alcohol during his own playing days
Read Roy Carroll using mental health battle to help young players chart careers
Student mental health risk 'linked to chosen areas of study' (From the BBC)
A student's risk of mental ill-health, drug or alcohol abuse could be linked to the subject they study.
Read Student mental health risk 'linked to chosen areas of study'
Mental health: Should driving instructors become therapists? (From the BBC)
Driving instructor Louise Dale has heard some "horrific stories" in her car and said professionals needed more support to help young people struggling with mental health.
Read Mental health: Should driving instructors become therapists?
Aim for progress not perfection with your New Year Resolutions warns mental health charity (From Leitrim Observer)
Mental health charity encourages people to set realistic goals to avoid disappointment
Read Aim for progress not perfection with your New Year Resolutions warns mental health charity
How mental health became an important talking point in pop music (From the BBC)
There's more to hear in pop music than stories of boy meets girl (or boy meets boy, girl meets girl etc) and it is becoming more common for musicians talk about mental health.
Read How mental health became an important talking point in pop music
Woman boosted her mental health by doing 365 new things in 365 days – including surfing and beekeeping (From Metro)
After suffering from depression and anxiety during the pandemic, Jess Mell, 34, was desperate to enjoy life after lockdown.
So, on 27 December 2021, she set her self a challenge, and decided to try something new, every day, for 100 days.
But when it got to April, Jess was upset when her 100 day streak ended – and carried on going, with the plan to do 365 new things, in 365 days.
Now, a year later, she still has no plans to stop, and says she’s the happiest she’s been in a decade.
Greg James flooded with praise after candidly revealing how he supports wife Bella Mackie in her mental health struggles (From Metro)
Greg James said he wants to ‘offer solidarity’ to others living with a partner or loved one suffering from mental health problems.
The BBC Radio 1 DJ, 37, revealed he hopes he can get people to ‘start a dialogue’ with their partners in order to develop strategies and ways of coping with such problems.
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.
Weekly online social group from Mind in Enfield and Barnet, Fridays from 6.00 - 7.00pm
This group takes place by Zoom, and the session is broken up into a few casual activities such as:
Catch up about each other’s week
Play a quiz where everybody provides 3 questions
Share and discuss TV, movies and news that has inspired us this week
If you would like to attend, please email Sam Brown at [email protected]
About Inclusion Barnet
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 (supporting disabled people in Barnet to access the benefits they are entitled to).
Touchpoint (supports people experiencing any form of disability in Barnet to access the services and resources they need).
Healthwatch Barnet (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 www.inclusionbarnet.org.uk
Useful links for mental health and wellbeing
Click on the title to go to the individual websites.
LOCAL
- Mind in Barnet - counselling
- Mind in Barnet Sanctuary - find calm, make space, move forward
- Barnet Wellbeing Service
- 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 - free online emotional support sessions
- Good Thinking - free online Mental Wellbeing for London
- Kooth - free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
- Qwell - free online safe and confidential space to share & support
Shout - free, 24/7 text messaging support - text SHOUT to 85258 - Samaritans - free phone & email support in a crisis
- Useful links from Sussex University - 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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