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Local Update, 20 September 2022
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.
Please note, as a one off this newsletter is going out on a Tuesday owing to the Queen's funeral on Monday 19 September. It will return to Monday next week.
Inclusion Barnet Events and News
Inclusion Barnet Members' Meeting - Cost of Living Crisis, Tuesday 27 September, 2.00 - 3.30pm, in person and online
Join our meeting to share your experiences of the cost of living for disabled people, and learn what support is out there. Free lunch provided.
Book Inclusion Barnet Members' Meeting for in person attendance
Book Inclusion Barnet Members' Meeting for online attendance
If you need assistance to book, please contact Eve Byers. Email [email protected] Phone, WhatsApp or text: 07719 105 107
Events and News from the Web
A Manifesto for 2.8 Million Minds: art, young people and mental health (From Association for Art History), Thursday 22 September, 3.00 - 4.00pm
Developed over six months, 2.8 Million Minds is a youth-led and artist-centred manifesto that outlines an original set of ideas about how art spaces can support and empower young Londoners struggling with their mental health.
For this event, artists Becky Warnock and Tyreis Holder will discuss their contributions to the manifesto with some of the young artists they worked with, reflecting on the theory and practice behind the project with Chisenhale Gallery's Seth Pimlott.
Open Minds Exhibition and Performance (From BEH NHS Trust), Opens Friday 23 September, 6.00 - 10.00pm, Outsider Gallery, Clarendon Recovery College, Clarendon Road, London N8 0DJ
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS Trust proudly present a creative arts exhibition that has been created by participants engaging in music therapy, expressive art and drama therapy programmes, in response to the pressures of Covid, isolation and the impact of complex mental health. Funded by NHS Charities Together and brought to you by Outsider Music and Outsider Gallery London, and Maria Stydenko.
Nearest train stations are Turnpike Lane and Hornsey.
Everybody is welcome. More information:-
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]
From Barnet, Camden, Haringey, Enfield and Islington Community Mental Health Services:-
Please join them on 30 September at Hornsey Vale Community Centre, Mayfield Road, London N8 9LP in Haringey, 1-4pm, to learn about the way they are transforming community mental health services across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington.
Their Community Mental Health Transformation Programme is working across five boroughs, Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington. Staff from each will be at the event to talk about the work that they are doing and listen to your feedback and your thoughts on what they need to do to make services better for you; they’ll also have some small discussion groups, they’ll be asking for your feedback, and they’ll be serving refreshments.
Free Masterclass: How to keep your ZEN in the most challenging life events? (From Andrea Reger), Wednesday 21 September, 1.00 - 2.00pm
Learn 6 easy-to-use strategies on how to manage stressful life events well, while maintaining your ZENness, to be as healthy as possible.
Book Free Masterclass: How to keep your ZEN in the most challenging life events?
Journaling for well-being (From Gemma Brown Coaching), Monday 3 October, 8.30 - 9.00am
A free workshop community to inspire you on your journaling journey - join for new techniques and monthly themed prompts
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!
Age UK Barnet activities for over 55s.
A range of activities including chair movement to music, walking group and online poetry sharing.
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.
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
Meridian Wellbeing September 2022 activities
A range of activities including wellbeing club, social club and tai chi.
More information on Meridian Wellbeing September 2022 activities
Wellbeing Workshops and Courses from Mind in Enfield and Barnet from October 2022
A mixture of face to face and online via zoom, available to adults aged 19+. Includes art, cooking, gratitude, mindfulness and yoga.
World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day Event (From Barnet Wellbeing Service), Thursday 22 September, 2.00 - 4.00pm
Free online event where you can participate in Zero Suicide Alliance training enabling you to have a potentially life saving conversation with a loved one, colleague or stranger in crisis. Also hearing from local services and speakers, and chance to ask your questions to the panel
FREE Workshop: Understanding Social Anxiety + 6 Aspects That Keep It Going (From Ivana Franekova), Daily 7.00 - 7.30pm
You will learn:
What Social Anxiety is;
6 Aspects that keep you ‘stuck’ in Social Anxiety cycle;
Focus Awareness- focus on the task at hand + FREEBIES
Who’s Lonely Now? The Campaign to End Loneliness (From Academy for Social Justice), Thursday 22 September, 4.00 - 5.15pm
This free seminar will help you understand more about loneliness and the impact loneliness has on our health and wellbeing.
The biggest problem you’ve never heard of (From eargym), Thursday 13 October, 1.00 - 2.00pm
Discover the latest science and information about hearing health and how it is linked to long-term wellbeing.
Barnet Give it a Go Activities in September (From FAB Hub, LB Barnet)
During September, have a go at some of the many FREE and discounted activities taking place throughout Barnet. Activities include (but are not limited to) swimming, dancing, gym, rugby, walking, squash, yoga, seated exercise and more!
No matter if you’re trying something new or getting back into an old favourite, everyone can give it a go!
Addictive Eaters Anonymous online meetings, Thursdays 6.30 - 7.30am and Fridays 7.00 - 8.00pm
Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addictive eating.
AEA has members who have suffered from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. Many have been underweight, overweight or obese; others were people of average weight yet suffered with an obsession with food. Members may have used exercise and other substances to try and control their weight. Before coming to AEA, members found that they were powerless over food, and unable to stop the food obsession.
8 Week Live Mindfulness Course with certified teacher, Mondays, 7.00 - 9.00pm (From Claire Sankey Mindfulness)
Learn the skills of mindfulness for a happier, calmer & more present life. British Psychological Society approved, evidence based course.
Podcasts
Just Beings Podcast (From Evanna Lynch and Dr Melanie Joy)
Conversations with changemakers about how to shift our thinking to create a better world for people, animals, and the planet
Podcast: Steve Gilbert OBE (From Centre for Mental Health)
Steve Gilbert OBE talks about his work driving change in mental health from an anti-racist perspective
Articles
World Suicide Prevention Day: How to help someone struggling with suicidal thoughts (From Metro)
Worried someone might be suicidal? Here’s what to do
What Queen Elizabeth’s 73-Year Marriage Has to Do With Mental Health (From Psychology Today)
The Queen offered an example of the benefits of marriage to everyone.
Read What Queen Elizabeth’s 73-Year Marriage Has to Do With Mental Health
Social Media May Be Affecting Your Mental Health. Here's How to Tell (From CNET)
If you've been feeling down lately, social media might be to blame.
Being ‘embarrassed’ of my mental health almost cost my life – it’s time to speak about suicide openly (From Cosmopolitan)
"It may sound strange, but attempting to end my life has only made me appreciate it so much more"
Read Being ‘embarrassed’ of my mental health almost cost my life
Politicians must do more to guard their children’s mental health, says historian (From the Guardian)
Professor finds pattern of wellbeing problems in political families, often linked to parents’ work
Read Politicians must do more to guard their children’s mental health, says historian
‘Proud that we put the person first’: Lisa Keightley on mental health prioritisation (From Indian Express)
Ahead of her final series in charge, the England women’s cricket team head coach, Lisa Keightley talks about mental health in contemporary sport, the transition England team has had under her and the Indian team they’ll be facing.
‘There’s no correct way to grieve’: Psychologist shares tips for coping with the death of the Queen (From Metro)
Whether you’re surprised by how sad you are, don’t feel much at all, or are mourning your own personal loss, there’s no wrong way to respond to the death of the Queen.
Read Psychologist shares tips for coping with the death of the Queen
I’m a psychologist – and I believe we’ve been told devastating lies about mental health (From the Guardian)
Society’s understanding of mental health issues locates the problem inside the person – and ignores the politics of their distress
Read I’m a psychologist – and I believe we’ve been told devastating lies about mental health
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.
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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