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Local Update, 8 May 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 Contribution of Psychotherapy to Wider Social Change - Dr Susie Orbach (From Therapy and Social Change - Seminar Series), Friday 12 May, 5.00 - 6.00pm
What can the world of psychotherapy and counselling contribute to wider social justice and progressive social change? Lynne Gabriel and Kate Smith interview one of the most socially influentially psychotherapists in the world, Dr Susie Orbach.
Book The Contribution of Psychotherapy to Wider Social Change - Dr Susie Orbach
Supporting Mental Health: Effective Communication & Assertiveness (From (Ideal for All), Tuesday 9 May, 2.00 - 4.00pm
Learning Outcomes will include:
·Identify effective communication methods and the importance of positive body language
·Understand active listening and its significance, examining problem solving towards barriers to communication
·Differentiate Passive, Aggressive and Assertive communication styles and understand the benefits of being assertive and learning to say ‘No’
Book Supporting Mental Health: Effective Communication & Assertiveness
Shout Volunteer Webinar (From Shout), Thursday 11 May, 7.00 - 8.00pm
Everything you need to know about volunteering for text messaging support service Shout
Nurturing Self-Compassion (From Clear Sea Coaching), Wednesday 10 May, 12.00 - 1.00pm
Self-compassion is known to support our wellbeing, is a protective factor and helps build resilience, but developing a practice of self-compassion is easier said than done.
Understanding Hoarding [Free Webinar] (From Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Tuesday 9 May, 6.00 - 7.00pm UK Time
Hoarding is a compulsive behavior that involves much more than keeping extra papers around. This seminar explores the reasons people hoard, common symptoms of hoarding, and the impact hoarding has on both the individual and the family. Discuss treatment options and tips for communicating with someone who hoards with a licensed therapist.
Stigma in the Workplace [Free Webinar] (From Mindspring Mental Health Alliance), Wednesday 10 May, 4.00 - 5.00pm UK Time
Research shows that about 75% of employees have struggled with an issue that affected their mental health - but 8 out of 10 workers with a mental health condition say shame and stigma prevent them from seeking mental health care. This is problematic for employers because untreated mental illness costs companies billions every year. Discuss the impact of unconscious bias and how stigma influences hiring, organizational supports, and workplace culture. Learn tips for correcting negative perceptions and reducing stigma in this one-hour seminar.
Crystallised Intelligence: The Value of Lived Experience (virtual) (From Arts and Health Hub), Tuesday 16 May, 6.30 - 8.30pm
Online panel discussion exploring the value of artists whose work focuses on their lived experiences of health, illness & disability.
Book Crystallised Intelligence: The Value of Lived Experience (virtual)
Podcasts
Nutters Club podcast: Friendship essential for good mental health (From NewstalkZB)
Having strong connections and good friendships in our lives is a fundamental survival need and essential to our mental wellbeing.
Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald talks about the friends in our lives that help us survive and thrive.
Listen to Nutters Club podcast: Friendship essential for good mental health
Podcast: Football Untold (From Planet Radio)
Journalist Mick Coyle explores the dark side of the beautiful game by speaking to professional footballers, past and present. They share their personal struggles, to shine a light on men's mental health and the help that is out there.
Articles
Leisure-time physical activity may improve mental health in teens (From News Medical Life Sciences)
Regular physical activity can improve mental health through various pathways, such as increasing the production of “feel-good” hormones, enhancing sleep quality, and boosting self-confidence.
Read Leisure-time physical activity may improve mental health in teens
The relationship between fear of Covid-19 and obsessive–compulsive disorder (From BMC Psychology)
The coronavirus pandemic and health measures related to it have led to an increase in mental health problems. The relatively high incidence of the disease and its mortality rate created anxiety in society. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of fear of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its relationship with obsessive–compulsive disorder.
Read The relationship between fear of Covid-19 and obsessive–compulsive disorder
Adam Peaty on his mental health: ‘I’ve been on a self-destructive spiral’ (From the Guardian)
Adam Peaty admits he has been in a “self-destructive spiral” but hopes he is coming out the other side as he chases more Olympic success.
Read Adam Peaty on his mental health: ‘I’ve been on a self-destructive spiral’
Are You An Anxious Achiever? Turn Your Fears Into Your Standout Strength (From Forbes)
An “anxious achiever” is an ambitious, career-focused individual who succeeds in life and professionally while also struggling with mental illness on a day-to-day basis. Anxious achievers are all around us, and they rarely take the time to rest their bodies or their minds.
Read Are You An Anxious Achiever? Turn Your Fears Into Your Standout Strength
4 ways all online university courses could promote student mental health (From the Conversation)
With growing numbers of students studying online, many of whom have mental-health-related disabilities, it is critical that educators integrate accessibility and mental-health promotion into course design. Courses that are designed to be accessible and to promote mental health set the stage for learning and wellness.
Read 4 ways all online university courses could promote student mental health
Harri Morgan: Ospreys scrum-half hopes to help end mental health 'stigma' (From the BBC)
Ospreys scrum-half Harri Morgan hopes revealing he attempted to take his own life while suffering mental health problems can help remove the "stigma" surrounding the issue.
The 23-year-old is taking time away from the sport and has told BBC Sport Wales he subdued his emotions for six or seven years before revealing his struggles on social media.
Read Harri Morgan: Ospreys scrum-half hopes to help end mental health 'stigma'
Regular Events on the Web
Mindly Weekly - Practical Tips on Mental Wellbeing & General Anxiety (From Step8up Mindly), Tuesday 9 May, 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
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.
Psychologically Informed Reflective Practice for Parents (From Jounita Wright), Thursday 11 May, 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
Online ADHD Support Group (From Tim Kiver Foundation), Tuesday 9 May, 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
International Wellbeing Support Group (From Rain on Me), Monday 15 May, 5.30pm
A free, international safe space to vent and grow with people who understand and accept you.
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
Barnet Carers
Barnet Carers provides support and information for unpaid, informal, carers across the London Borough of Barnet. Includes yoga, meditation and mindfulness.
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.
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]
Mind and Mood Support Group
We celebrated our eighth successful year on 4th January 2023 and have a group of regular attendees (usually around 6, but this may vary). The first half of the meeting our Guest Speaker speaks (on the day we have one) for approx. 20 mins, following this members are free to ask questions. Then half-way through, about 6.45 we have a comfort break with tea, coffee and biscuits. The second half, we all share our experiences of where we are since the last meeting.
The group is facilitated by Sandra Turner and Peter Sartori, both with considerable experience of the mental health system.
Since the Pandemic. Our group has gone through necessary changes. One week our group meets via Zoom from 6-7.15pm. Alternate wks. we meet, in person at 55 Christchurch Avenue 6-7.30pm. No-one is allowed to join our meetings without prior arrangement.
If there is anything else you wish to know, please do not hesitate to contact:
Peter Sartori e: mailto:[email protected] m: 07947 713306 Sandra Turner e: [email protected]
If you wish to subscribe to our monthly “Creativity & Wellbeing Newsletter” please email Sandra with “Subscribe to Newsletter” in the subject of your email.
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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