Local Update, 12 September 2022
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.
Inclusion Barnet Events and News
Events and News from the Web
Weekly online social group from Mind in Enfield and Barnet, Fridays from 6.00 - 7.00pmThis 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 sambrown@mindeb.org.uk
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.
Open Door Charity - Colours Session (ONLINE) (From ODC), Tuesdays, 23 August to 13 September, 2.00 - 3.00pmNeed support with managing your stress and building your resilience? Colours is a 4-week long programme that focuses on new ways of thinking Book Open Door Charity - Colours Session (ONLINE)
Wellbeing Norfolk & Waveney Virtual Café (NHS Wellbeing Norfolk and Waveney), Mondays at 1.30pmThese wellbeing socials are open to anyone aged 16+ to chat, bring a cuppa, get comfy and get connected! Book wellbeing virtual
cafe
Wellbeing Arts & Crafts Group (From NHS Wellbeing Norfolk and Waveney), Tuesdays at 2.30pmFrom 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. Book wellbeing arts and crafts group
London Hearing Voices Network Meeting (online), Tuesday 13 September, 2.00 - 4.30pm (From Mind in Camden)Luke Drummond-Poynter (he/him) is a 21 year old Psychology student at UCL; like many of us, he has experienced madness. Luke will tell his story of psychosis: hearing voices innocently and experiencing reality differently as a child, becoming more troubled with age and engaging in self-harm, an episode in 2017 which left him unable to leave the house, in active psychosis and with longing for suicide, to growing past it and reflecting on what it means to be a mad
person in a state of sanity. As he does so, he will communicate his experience of psychosis in a way that pays heed to his love for it- to the power and the misery of the mad. Book London Hearing Voices Network Meeting (online)
Online ADHD Support Group, Tuesday 13 September, 7.30 - 9.00pm (From Tim Kiver Foundation)This ONLINE ADHD Support Group session is 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 • What the various UK ADHD third sector (charitable organisations) are doing to spread awareness that will improve the lives of those who are affected by ADHD These sessions are FREE OF CHARGE and a chance to talk about the
many aspects of ADHD. Book Online ADHD Support Group
The inequality of disability... the new normal, Wednesday 14 September, 6.00 - 7.15pm (From the Equality Trust)In this FREE event, Disability Policy Centre, Disability Rights UK and The Equality Trust will lead a panel of expert speakers as they discuss social, policy and economic issues affecting the living standards of disabled groups and what more we need to do to ensure that they are supported when future crisis arise. Book The inequality of disability... the new normal
Stress Management - Maintain your wellbeing at work. Tuesday 13 September, 7.00 - 8.30pm (From Heather Stewart)Friendly, fun, facilitated by people who are making their way through a workplace environment with advice offered by people with significant business experience. Book Stress Management - Maintain your wellbeing at work
Good Mental Health is an Art - book launch and writer's caravan guided tour, Saturday 17 September, 5.00 - 6.00pm (From Hannah Chamberlain)Good Mental Health is an Art is the new book by Hannah Chamberlain. Excited to welcome you to her writer's caravan for the launch. Join her for readings from the book and nosey round the hidey hole where it was written. Kind of like a cross between a literary event and an episode of Tiny Homes. The caravan is an essential
character in the book, which is full of descriptions of Whitstable and nature - and packed with mental health pick me ups for dull days when creative wellbeing isn't coming easily. The writing in this book is like a warm encouraging hug - so come join her cosy little tribe and settle in for story time and a sneak peek behind the scenes. Book Good Mental Health is an Art
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! More information on Barnet Give it a Go Activities
Barnet Service User and Carer ForumDate: 15th September 2022 Runs on the third Thursday of every month Time: 14:00 – 15:30 Topic: ‘Barnet Carers Centre’ Speaker: Mike Rich, CEO of Barnet Carers Barnet Mental Health services want to hear what you have to say about Adult Mental Health services. We are setting up a regular forum and need you to get involved to feedback your experiences and share your ideas. The forum encourages and promotes service users and carers working alongside staff to coproduce services. Venue: Microsoft Teams, join by clicking the link or entering the details below. MS Teams link is also available on the BEH trust website. Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +44 20 3321 5208,,325359623# United Kingdom, London Phone Conference ID: 325 359 623# Contact Jess Lashko at jessica.lashko@nhs.net to request the MS Teams link, or if you need additional
support to attend the virtual forum.
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. Book 8 Week Live Mindfulness Course
Wellness startup co-founder on music as a primary modality to treat mental health issues (podcast episode - from the Sociable)About turning music into a validated medicine for mental health. Listen to music and mental health podcast
'No Superman': Sebastian Vettel speaks out on his F1 mental health struggles (From New Indian Express)Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton also recently opened on up on his mental health issues, speaking publicly in March 2022 about his "tough year" on social media. Read
article on Sebastian Vettel mental health struggles
COVID rekindled an appreciation of nature for many (From Science Daily)The pandemic has impacted our lives in a multitude of ways, many of which will no doubt be felt for years to come. While many of those effects are clearly negative, researchers have identified at least one positive impact -- our perception of natural spaces changed. Read article on COVID and an appreciation of nature
Let's talk: 'Therapy is not weak or unnecessary' (From the BBC)Like millions of people worldwide, Lee Chambers turned to therapy for the first time, prompted by the impact of the Covid pandemic on his mental health. Read article on therapy
Are Mental Health Diagnoses Helpful in a Crisis? (From Psychology Today)Sometimes, a mental health diagnosis can help clients make sense of their struggles, such as an ADHD diagnosis, for example. But some of the time, diagnoses are more useful for the practitioner who prefers to work with classifications than they are useful for their clients who are just trying to cope. Read article on mental health diagnoses in a crisis
Building FriendshipBuilding 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: buildingfriendship@gmail.com. Or leave a message with your name and contact number on 020 8449 5320.
Mind and Mood Support GroupMind & 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: petersartori@virginmedia.com
Sandra Turner e:santana.turner01@gmail.com 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.
www.inclusionbarnet.org.uk 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 (*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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