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Local Update, 6 March 2023

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 from the Web Mental Health Online: Uni Students Mental Health (From Ajuda Limited), Thursday 9 March, 10.00am - 12.00pm

This webinar is designed for university students to help them cope with stress and anxiety caused among others by moving to the new place and the overwhelming wave of new responsibilities associated with starting uni.

Book Mental Health Online: Uni Students Mental Health [[link removed]]

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2023: Join Fit & Active Barnet for a FREE physical activity and wellbeing event

Date: Weds 8 March 2023

Time: 10:00 to 13:00

Venue: Burnt Oak Leisure Centre, HA8 0NP

Age: women and girls aged 12+

More information on FREE physical activity and wellbeing event [[link removed]]

Mind & Mood Creativity & Wellbeing Newsletter

The Mind & Mood Support Group are putting together a monthly Creativity & Wellbeing Newsletter. It is FREE to anyone who wishes to subscribe. To subscribe/unsubscribe: email [[email protected]] .

Post Covid-19: Where next for mental health and Bereavement services (From Six Degrees Social Enterprise), Thursday 9 March, 10.00 - 11.30am

Six Degrees invites you to join their forthcoming online webinar. They are pleased to welcome two distinguished key notes speakers. The speakers will evaluate the impact of the pandemic on mental health services and bereavement.

Book Post Covid-19: Where next for mental health and Bereavement services [[link removed]]

From Anxiety to Peace...mastering your mental health (From Cathy Radcliffe), Thursday 9 March, 7.30 - 9.00pm

In this 90 minute talk they will cover:

- What is Anxiety? What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder?

- Where does it come from/develop?

- Mental and Physical Symptoms

- Rewriting the Anxiety Pattern

- Managing and reducing the symptoms

Book From Anxiety to Peace...mastering your mental health [[link removed]]

Staff and student partnerships: Student mental health in higher education (From Open University), Thursday 9 March, 12.00 - 2.00pm

Join the Open University on University Mental Health Day to examine staff and student partnerships in relation to student mental health in higher education.

Book Staff and student partnerships: Student mental health in higher education [[link removed]]

Mental Health in Focus - Managing stress (From Health Management Limited), Thursday 9 March, 3.30 - 4.00pm

The aim of this session is to explore the topic of stress, increasing your awareness of the potential causes and signs to look out for, along with some helpful strategies to manage stress.

Book Mental Health in Focus - Managing stress [[link removed]]

Webinar: Mental health and well-being research in the UK – An introduction (From National Centre for Research Methods), Monday 6 March, 2.00 - 3.30pm

The Data Resources Training Network (DRTN) is pleased to announce a new webinar on mental health and wellbeing research. The webinar will focus on secondary, quantitative data.

Book Webinar: Mental health and well-being research in the UK – An introduction [[link removed]]

Life after a Pandemic: the challenges of student life (From Student Minds), Thursday 9 March, 10.30 - 11.30am

Hear students and professionals speak about their experiences and challenges in a post pandemic world.

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Listening books for patients & caregivers (From Brainstrust), Thursday 9 March, 11.00am - 12.00pm

Come along and find out about the benefits of audiobooks from Listening Books, an audiobook lending charity for those that find their illness, mental health, physical or learning disability affects their ability to read the printed word or hold a book.

Book Listening books for patients & caregivers [[link removed]]

CommUNITY Barnet AGM - Connecting Communities (From Community Barnet), Thursday 16 March, 4.00 - 6.00pm

CommUNITY Barnet Annual General Meeting will take place online on Zoom. All are welcome.

They have a packed agenda, with a range of speakers on current and important issues, including safeguarding, emergencies, mental wellbeing and disabilities.

It’s an opportunity to connect with other community organisations, residents, and staff from statutory services.

Book CommUNITY Barnet AGM - Connecting Communities [[link removed]]

Podcasts Video: ADHD: Why teenagers are using TikTok to self-diagnose (From Sky News)

Teenagers and young adults are increasingly turning to TikTok and Instagram to self-diagnose autism and ADHD.

That's according to the British Psychological Society. It's thought that frustration with waiting times for children and adolescent mental health services is making teenagers turn to social media.

Watch Video: ADHD: Why teenagers are using TikTok to self-diagnose [[link removed]]

Podcast: Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga (From Shann Vander Leek & Ananga Sivyer)

Award-winning Anxiety Slayer™ podcast is a leading resource for anyone who suffers from anxiety, panic attacks, stress, and PTSD.

Listen to Podcast: Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga [[link removed]]

Articles How to help teen girls’ mental health struggles – 6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends (From the Conversation)

It’s a well-established fact that children’s and teens’ mental health took a hit during the pandemic. But new research suggests that teen girls in particular are suffering in unprecedented ways.

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Living close to parks or water sources ‘may reduce risk of mental health issues’ (From Alloa Advertiser)

Living close to parks and water sources may reduce the risk of mental health issues in older people, early research suggests.

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Major four-day week trial shows most companies see massive staff mental health benefits and profit increase (From the Independent)

The world’s biggest trial of a four-day working week has been hailed a “major breakthrough” after most companies involved said they will keep to the shorter week following the pilot.

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'My mental health was so bad I couldn't even leave the house - but getting a dog changed my life' (From My London)

Clare says little Bear was her saving grace during a very difficult time in her life

Read 'My mental health was so bad I couldn't even leave the house - but getting a dog changed my life' [[link removed]]

5 daily rituals entrepreneurs can use to manage their mental health (From Fast Company)

While owning a business can feel liberating in some ways, it can also introduce new kinds of stress.

Read 5 daily rituals entrepreneurs can use to manage their mental health [[link removed]]

Tips to keep your mental health in check after separation or divorce (From Hindustan Times)

Here's how to preserve your mental health after separation or divorce

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Is it fair to blame social media for teenagers’ mental health? (From Yahoo! News)

There’s an enormous amount of evidence, including both academic research and testimony from kids themselves, that today's youth are struggling with mental health. But the question is far from settled as to how much social media is to blame.

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Graham Potter: Chelsea boss says family and mental health have suffered because of criticism (From the BBC)

Graham Potter says his family and mental health have suffered as a result of the criticism he faces as Chelsea boss.

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Regular Events on the Web Mindly Weekly - Practical Tips on Mental Wellbeing & General Anxiety (From Step8up Mindly), Tuesday 7 March, 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 [[link removed]]

Online wellbeing workshops from Mid West Aries

Offering a range of free courses online via Zoom. Anyone over the age of 18 with an interest in mental health and well-being can sign up for the courses.

Book Online wellbeing workshops from Mid West Aries [[link removed]]

Psychologically Informed Reflective Practice for Parents (From Jounita Wright), Thursday 9 March, 7.00 - 10.00pm

This is a free online event for any parent/carer of adolescents aged 13-20 concerned with behaviour change.

Book Psychologically Informed Reflective Practice for Parents [[link removed]]

Online ADHD Support Group (From Tim Kiver Foundation), Tuesday 14 March, 7.30 - 9.00pm

A safe place for anyone interested in ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in ANY way to share experiences and learn more about:

• What ADHD is

• How ADHD affects peoples every day life

• Ways to manage ADHD symptoms

• How to seek medical help for ADHD

• The Facts and Fiction that surround ADHD

Book Online ADHD Support Group [[link removed]]

International Wellbeing Support Group (From Rain on Me), Monday 6 March, 5.30pm

A free, international safe space to vent and grow with people who understand and accept you.

Book International Wellbeing Support Group [[link removed]]

Insight into Creative Psychotherapy (Expressing Emotions Creatively) (From Holistic Wellness Community), Monday 6 March, 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'.

Book Insight into Creative Psychotherapy [[link removed]]

Singing For Mindfulness and Mental Wellbeing (From Holistic Wellness Community), Wednesday 8 March, 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.

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Regular Events in Barnet 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 [[link removed]]

Barnet Carers

Barnet Carers provides support and information for unpaid, informal, carers across the London Borough of Barnet. Includes yoga, meditation and mindfulness.

Read about and book Barnet Carers Events [[link removed]]

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.

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

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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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