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Local Update
Barnet Voice for Mental Health
020 3475 1314
[email protected]
20th January 2020
Dear John xxxxxx

Welcome to our regular update of activities and events linked to mental health and wellbeing in Barnet and the surrounding area.
New this issue

Hub Connections, in partnership with Healthwatch Barnet returns on Thursday 20th February 2020. The theme for this meeting is Social Prescribing.

Come along and hear all about what Social Prescribing is – what it is, who it’s for and how to access it. We will hear from those organisations already offering social prescribing in the borough, and from the new service starting in Primary Care Networks across Barnet.

We will be joined by some of the team from Barnet Federated GPs who are running the new social prescribing link workers service in Barnet, as well as by our health and social care partners from across the borough. We will also hear the regular updates from the Barnet Wellbeing Service and partners.

Lunch will be provided with refreshments and an opportunity to network throughout.

This event is open to the general public, so if you would like to talk to the services which matter to you, please come along and get involved.

Registrations and refreshments will be available from 9.30am, with the presentations to start at 10am.

Details:

Thursday 20th Feb 2020

10am until 4pm

Meritage Centre, Hendon, London NW4 4JT

Register your attendance here:-
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Real Health Podcast

The show that cuts through the nonsense about healthy living and tells you what you need to be doing to live healthier each and every day.
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The coming week's regulars

Support Group, Tuesday 21st January
Venue: Patient Information Room, Finchley Memorial Hospital, Granville Road, N12 0JE
Time: 2.00 - 4.00pm
Organised by: Barnet Voice for Mental Health
Event Details: A place that you can feel safe, make new friends, share and learn from others about coping with mental health distress and find out about where to get help in the community. Held every Tuesday. No charge.
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Space 2B Mill Hill, Wednesday 22nd January

Venue: Hartley Hall, St Michael and All Angels, Flower Lane, Mill Hill, NW7 2JA
Time: 1.30 - 4.30pm (we start packing up at 4pm)
Organised by: Barnet Voice for Mental Health
Event details: A safe place to meet people, have a chat, a drink and a biscuit, take part in groups and workshops. A place where you can totally be yourself and not have anyone judge you. Held every Wednesday. No charge.
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Discharge and Recovery group – every Thursday 1.30 – 3.30 pm.

This group has been set up to provide a safe space for those who have been recently discharged, and also those who may be ready for discharge from the Dennis Scott Unit, Edgware Hospital. If you wish to attend, please contact: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or contact 020 3475 1314

Space 2B North Finchley, Friday 24th January

Venue: Quaker Meeting House, 58 Alexandra Grove, Finchley, N12 8HG
Time: 1.30 - 4.30pm (we start packing up at 4pm)
Organised by: Barnet Voice for Mental Health
Event details: A safe place to meet people, have a chat, a drink and a biscuit, take part in groups and workshops. A place where you can totally be yourself and not have anyone judge you. Held every Friday. No charge.
Further information: [link removed]

This week - other
Mind and Mood Support Group, Wednesday 22nd January
Venue: 55 Christchurch Avenue, London N12 0DG
Time: 6.00-8.00pm
Organised by: Sandra Turner and Peter Sartori
Event details: It doesn’t matter who you are to become a member of the weekly Mind & Mood Support Group. You may be diagnosed with bipolar, schizophrenia, ADHD, depression, Asperger’s, anxiety, autism, alcoholism, addiction, eating disorders or OCD. It’s not what your diagnosis is but what you choose to do about it by sharing your experiences with others. This is one of the best forms of therapy.
Further information: Newcomers are always welcome at our meetings. In the first instance please contact: Sandra Turner 07488 230580 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or Peter Sartori 07947 713306 petersartori@virginmedia (mailto:[email protected]) .com (mailto:[email protected])

Age UK Barnet Interest Groups

A variety of weekly groups including arts and crafts, bridge, gardening and singing.
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Building Friendship, Friday 24th January

Venue: East Barnet Baptist Church Hall, Crescent Road, Barnet EN4 8PS
Time: 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Organised by: Janice
Event details: Building Friendship is a free weekly drop-in for those with mental health difficulties. Come along for a cup of coffee and a friendly chat.
Further information: [email protected] or leave a message with your name and contact number at 020 8449 5320


** The Art of Happiness: Steve Macleod and Hospital Rooms in conversation, Saturday 25th January, 2.30 - 3.30pm
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52 Upper St London N1 0QH
Hospital Rooms is an arts and mental health charity that commission world class artists to work with inpatient mental health unit communities to transform their environments. Join photographer Steve Macleod as he speaks about his work with Hospital Rooms, the way in which his landscape photography translates emotional states through the lens, and the transformative nature of art as therapy.

Tickets:-

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Head Room Café
Venue: 89 Golders Green Road, London NW11 8EN
Time: Various
Organised by: Jami
Event details: Head Room Café is a social enterprise from Jami. Situated in the heart of our community, the social enterprise brings awareness and access to mental health support, helping to remove the stigma of mental illness and encourage the wider community to talk openly about mental health. Here you will find a monthly programme of events and groups that support personal and communal wellbeing; a fresh, vibrant middle Eastern-inspired food and drinks menu; a boutique shop with unique vintage and designer goods; and a relaxing space to take time out.
Further information: 0208 248 8472 [link removed]
Coming soon
Mental Health Mates Walks
Venue: Various
Time: Various
Organised by: Mental Health Mates
Event details: Walks organised by and for people with mental health issues.
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Help us shape Barnet’s new mental health service

NHS Barnet Clinical Commissioning Group is currently developing a new mental health service for the borough. Known as a crisis café, the aim is to provide a non-stigmatising environment in which individuals can receive information, advice, signposting and other relevant support as indicated by presenting needs.

We would like your help with developing some of the specifications for the service such as:
* The types of support it could offer
* How people can be referred
* The location of the service
* Opening times

We will be holding a meeting to discuss this from 12.30pm to 2pm on Tuesday 28 January at:

The Meritage Centre
Church End
London
NW4 4JT

If you would like to attend this meeting, email your details to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or telephone 020 3688 2822.
Community Barnet AGM, Thursday 30th January, 2.30 - 6.00pm

1st Floor Barnet House, 1255 High Road London N20 0EJ

We are hosting an Afternoon Tea on Thursday 30th January to thank the sector for all their ongoing support, and to celebrate CommUNITY Barnet’s 40^th Birthday. It is the perfect opportunity to share our future plans with you all, as well as recap our progress over the last financial year. Registration will be from 2.30pm, with everyone to be seated by 3pm. After formal proceedings, we then invite you to join our sit-down tea party with scones, cakes, finger sandwiches, teas and coffees. There will be an opportunity to network, and we will also publicly announce the fantastic winners of our photography competition.

Register:-
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Edgware OCD Support Group, Tuesday 11th February
Venue: Royal Free NRC (formerly called Biru Unit). Edgware Community Hospital (via Deansbrook Road entrance), Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 OAD
Time: 7.30 - 9.00pm
Organised by: Judy Karbritz
Event details: The focus of the group is to discuss issues around OCD in a warm, confidential and inclusive environment. Held second Tuesday of every month. No charge.
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Barnet Depression Alliance

We are a long-established peer support group for people living in Barnet who suffer from depression. We meet regularly twice a month in the evenings at a venue in High Barnet. We provide a confidential space for people to share their experience of depression, support and encourage each other and share information. Please note we do not offer therapy or counselling and all group members including group organisers have suffered from depression themselves.

If you would like to join this group please contact us for more details and a copy of our latest newsletter

Tel: 0754 118 7907

or visit www.barnetdepressionalliance.org ([link removed])

or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
For all events, please always check with the event organisers in case of late changes to dates and times. Contact details can normally be found by following the further information link.
Employment and Research

Scope's Starting Line Pre-Employment Service

Starting Line is a pre employment service aimed at disabled people of working age who are interested in finding out more about work. The service comprises of group sessions which take place every Tuesday and Thursday morning (10am to 1pm) for 7 weeks. The group sessions cover topics such as CV writing, interview skills, confidence and talking about disability. Alongside the group sessions, customers receive a 1:1 session from an advisor each week. This 1:1 is focused on what they would like to do after the group sessions have finished, so volunteering, training or paid work.

Although we do not promote our Starting Line service in Barnet, we are open to receiving referrals from people who live in Barnet.

Further information: [link removed]
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Research Institute for Disabled Consumers
Are you an older or disabled person? If yes, then why not use your knowledge and experience to help the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers with its research?

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Selection of podcasts / broadcasts

Life through my lens

Young adults describe the impact of conditions such as anxiety and eating disorders.
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Me head is wrecked with Tony Kelly

Actor and Comedian Tony Kelly talks to a special guest each episode about their own experiences and battles with either mental health, addiction or recovery and sometimes all three!

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The animal effect podcast

Prairie Conlon, licensed mental health professional, examines the different ways animals can have an impact on our life. Health and wellness are evolving. More people are seeking out and using holistic and natural ways to improve wellbeing, and animal assisted interventions and therapy are emerging as an incredibly effective resource.
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Just about coping podcast

How can we create a world where everyone is coping? Introducing Just About Coping, a new podcast looking at the future of mental health and wellbeing.

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The Dark Place

A Podcast about Mental Health
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Open Mind Podcast with Frankie Bridge

In Open Mind, Frankie Bridge opens up about her ongoing journey from her breakdown to her breakthroughs, and invites her guests to share their own experiences with mental health. In opening up about her battles, Frankie hopes to help a generation of people to be more open about their mental health. Speak out. Ask for help. And be helped.
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Mental Health Films

A collection of programmes shining a light on mental health issues and how they affect individuals and society today.
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The Sanctus Podcast on Mental Health

We're changing the perception of mental health, one story at a time.The Sanctus podcast on mental health, shares people's mental health stories.They're raw, intimate and authentic, unlike most things you see on social media.
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Parenting: Teenage Mental Health

Last year referrals to child & adolescent mental health services were at their highest level ever. If you need help, is it available?
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Radio 1's Life Hacks podcast: anxiety

Bryony Gordon shares her story of suffering with anxiety and mental health problems with Katie and Dr.Radha. Bryony is a mental health campaigner, she has run marathons to raise awareness, and she hosts a weekly podcast about mental health.

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History of Psychiatry in Britain since 1500

Podcasts from the University of St Andrews
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The connection between gut health and mental health

How a healthy gut could improve your mental health
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Pigletish Talks - the Anxiety Podcast

Chat about all things mental health. New episode every Tuesday,
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My Mind and Me

We want to get you talking about what's going on inside your head. BBC Radio 1.
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Mental Illness at Work

BBC You and Yours programme
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MHIN: a global community of mental health innovators

Podcasts within the field of global mental health
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Storm and Stress: New Ways of Looking at Adolescent Mental Health

Are rates of mental illness in young people really escalating? If yes, why? And if no, why do we think they are?
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Inspirited Minds - the Mindful Muslim Podcast

Inspirited Minds is a faith based, voluntary mental health charity located in London that launched in 2014 with the aim to raise awareness, combat stigmas and provide professional, non-judgemental, confidential support to those with mental health illnesses.
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State of Mind

5 live's year-long season takes an in-depth look at our mental health.
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The League of Awkward Unicorns
Author and social activist Deanna Zandt (“Share This!”) gets together with author and weirdo Alice Bradley (“Let’s Panic About Babies”) to talk about depression, anxiety, and all the other ways our brains can play tricks on us.

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Happy Place - Fearne Cotton

This is a place where I want to collect all things that make me happy - from joyful food to a clear mind. I hope there’s something here to bring good, simple happiness to your every day.
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Anxiety Slayer

Anxiety Slayer is a podcast for anyone who is suffering from PTSD, panic attacks, stress, and anxiety.
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The mindful personal trainer

Vicky, Tally and Zanna are joined by personal trainer and wellness expert, Harry Jameson, whose approach to training is as much about the mind as it is the body. Harry shares his tips on exercising when tired or stressed, how to deal with DOMS and why we should all make time to be mindful.

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Being well podcast series

Our podcasts each tackle an important mental health topic and provide insight and expert knowledge from and for health professionals
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On the ward
A unique five-part podcast, hosted by staff nurse John-Barry Waldron, which challenges some of the myths and taboos around mental illness in the UK today, as it provides listeners with a rare look into what life is like for patients and staff living and working in a secure mental healthcare hospital.

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Mental Health: Mad or Sad

Do people everywhere experience similar mental health problems and respond to the same treatments? Or are our minds tightly bound to the culture in which we live?
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Silent Symptoms: Black Mental Health Podcast
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Reading and Mental Health

How reading fiction improves mental health, with Marian Keyes, Laura Freeman, Russell Kane and psychiatrist Dr Pravir Sharma.
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Hooked: the unexpected addicts

Drink, drugs, addiction - it can happen to anyone. Melissa and Jade share their stories of incredible highs, to the rock bottom lows and will be joined by guests along the way.

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The Bottom Line

Depression, bipolar and business: Evan Davis's guests talk openly about what it is like to experience severe mental illness while running a successful company.
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Why Does Global Mental Health Deserve More Attention?

A quarter of the world’s population will be affected by a mental disorder at some point in their lives (WHO), and in low and middle income countries up to 85% of people with severe mental disorders receive no treatment.
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Mental Health in the Workplace

Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Mind, speaking about the importance of mental health in the workplace.
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From the North. Why are so many still seeing suicide as their only option?

In this episode, we discuss the very tough issue of suicide which according to campaigners has reached crisis point.
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University of Oxford podcasts on stress

Includes exam advice and history of stress
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Four Thought - Mental Health Crisis?

Ann John examines the current discussion around young people's mental health
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How bad is social media for my mental health?

BBC podcast
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Beyond Belief

Ernie Rea and guests explore religious perspectives on mental health
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Action for Happiness

Mindfulness podcasts from Action for Happiness
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Child in Mind

Podcasts to help parents understand and manage child and family mental health problems.
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Mental Health Innovation Network Podcasts

Exploring key issues within the field of global mental health, with new recordings added regularly.
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Food and mental health

Psychologist and former Great British Bake Off finalist Kimberley Wilson joins Zanna, Tally and Vic to discuss the relationship between food and our mental health.
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Mental Health Book Club Podcast

Talking about mental health should be common place and this podcast is adding to the discussion. We talk about mental health issues that are addressed in books and how well they portray mental illness.
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Royal College of Psychiatry

Royal College of Psychiatry discover psychiatry podcasts.
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Holistic Mental Health and Healing

Holistic Mental Health and Healing is a weekly radio program hosted by Tyler Woods. A holistic approach to mental health care does so much more than just manage symptoms, it's an approach that emphasizes the interrelationship between mind, body, and spirit and can be any form of practice that is outside the realm of conventional western medicine. Holistic mental health and health is an ongoing journey of discovery and ultimately is about living better, being healthier, and striving for wholeness
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On the ward podcast

'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.
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The Psych Central Show

An award winning weekly podcast that approaches psychology and mental health in a casual and accessible fashion
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Mental Podcast

Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each week joined by a special guest Mental is intended to be a safe space to hear honest and open discussion about mental health in the hope listeners will feel more empowered to continue the conversation with others.
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Mental Health Monday

Weekly show from Radio City 96.7
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MQ Open Mind Podcasts

Podcasts from this mental health research charity
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Future Proofing

How can we protect and improve our mental health in future?
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Mentally Yours Podcast

From the Metro newspaper
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Mentally Yours Podcast

From the Metro newspaper
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Expressing Psychosis through Street Dance

Hip-hop and street dancer Chad Taylor was diagnosed with depression and psychosis in 2016. He now choreographs dance that breaks the stigma around mental health among young males.
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Jen Gotch is OK ... Sometimes
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The Hilarious World of Depression

A series of frank, moving, and funny conversations with top comedians and funny creative people who have dealt with depression.
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Hidden Brain

A conversation about life's unseen patterns.
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What is it like to be sectioned?

We spoke to 4 people who have been sectioned to find out their experiences.
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10 podcasts about mental health

"These podcasts will make you feel less alone"
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Mental Health Foundation

Podcasts and videos on a variety of subjects related to mental health
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All in the mind

Programme exploring the limits and potential of the human mind
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What it's like to hear voices

One in ten of us will apparently hear a voice when there's nobody there at some point in our lives. India Rakusen and the Like Minds team have been finding out what it’s like, how people cope and how to help someone else.

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Music Matters

Music therapy and mental health
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I Hear Voices

Imagine hearing voices in your head. Alice does. She’s a 27-year-old mum who’s had different characters in her mind since she was about 15.
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Please email the details to [email protected]
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