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4 hours ago

Being alone and feeling lonely are not the same thing!

Just because someone likes doing things alone, it doesn't mean they're lonely. And yet we can be surrounded by people and still feel lonely, perhaps because we don't feel like we can be our true selves around them.

Loneliness is relative and can happen for different reasons - experiencing a mental health problem is a common reason.

So, try to check in on someone who you think may be lonely!

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3 days ago

Project Bloom is an exciting new project, run by our Journey Recovery Hub.

It's a 1-hour mental health support group available to existing and new Journey Recovery Hub service users, aiming to improve mental health through gardening and being outdoors.

You will be provided with the opportunity to grow your own herbs and to practise mindfulness in nature. Places are limited - about five service users at once can participate.

Where: 32 Hampton Road, TW2 5QB.
When: Every other Tuesday.

The project hopes to launch very soon, so stay tuned! More info: [email protected]

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5 days ago

Writing can be a great emotional outlet; it allows us to express our thoughts and feelings freely and can stop us from bottling things up! So, why not try writing and join Our Space - a group for writing and creativity. No literary/art skills necessary, all you need is within you!

The group will run twice a month at 32 Hampton Road, TW2 5QB. Our next session is on Thursday, 18th August, 2-3:30pm. For more info please contact: [email protected]

Please note those wishing to attend will need to have been referred to our Wellbeing Centre first. For info on this contact [email protected]

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6 days ago

This year our Richmond Marathon Walk is on London Marathon Day – Sunday, 2nd October.

To receive a London Marathon medal and T-shirt, you have 24 hours to complete 26.2 miles, running or walking wherever you want in the world. One way to do this is to join Team RB Mind at our Marathon Walk from the London Eye to Hampton Court Palace.

Ready to get fundraising? Register here: tinyurl.com/ycks8fxm

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1 week ago

National Allotments Week starts today, 8-14th August. We all know the benefits of being outside and connecting with nature for our mental health, and gardening is just the same. It can relieve stress, anxiety and lift our mood.

So, this National Allotments Week, let's try to find small ways in which we can incorporate gardening into our lives. If you don't have a garden or allotment why not buy an indoor plant or window box? Having something else to nurture and focus on can help bring us to the present moment and help ground us.

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1 week ago

We have launched a new monthly Peer Lunch Club, run by and for people who experience mental health problems.

Come along on Friday 12th August to meet others, enjoy the food and help prepare the dishes too! The location is near Twickenham Green - this will be sent to you upon booking. To register please email: [email protected]

You can find all the upcoming dates here: tinyurl.com/364tp2zx

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2 weeks ago

Join us for a cup of tea and a chat at our new in-person Chatty Minds group.

Run by our friendly volunteers who have their own experience of mental health problems, this is a group where you can talk about anything on your mind and get peer support from those who understand.

Join us for the launch on Tuesday, 16th August, 3-4:30pm. Location: Hampton Rd, TW2. Please register for location details. To register email: [email protected] or call 07708 845184.

This group will run every fortnight.

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2 weeks ago

RB Mind offers mental health training courses to improve wellbeing and combat stigma in your workplace. We’ve launched a comprehensive range of training options to suit every organisation and every budget.

To book, or to receive a copy of our e-brochure, please email: [email protected]

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2 weeks ago

We would like to say a massive thank you to Fulwell Golf Club for their 100 hole challenge fundraiser! It took a lot of hours and determination.

We are so grateful for all your support, you are an inspiration to us all!

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3 weeks ago

In this month’s Mindful Memo, we report on RB Mind being awarded the Mind Quality Mark 2021-24, a wonderful achievement for our charity.

Also, did you know you can get a London Marathon medal without running? And as poor mental health costs UK employers £42-45bn each year, let us improve wellbeing in your workplace!

Read it now here: tinyurl.com/fskprkn6

You can subscribe to receive a regular copy into your inbox here: tinyurl.com/ycf2krb9

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