Failure is a part of life, it is a universal experience, something that connects us all. It has negative connotations but it can have a positive impact on our lives.
People from the LGBTIQ+ community are more likely to experience mental health problems, due to the stigma and discrimination faced. You can find info on mental health support for the LGBTIQ+ community here: https://tinyurl.com/k85wmhu3
Do something new this summer and join a Wellbeing Walk! Next walk is Twickenham Riverside and Marble Hill Park on 17th June, 10.30am-12.30pm. Contact [email protected] to book.
Info on all our Wellbeing Walks is here: https://tinyurl.com/ydm84snj
You can now read the new issue of Mindful Memo – Is loneliness the new normal? In this month’s Memo we ask whether the pandemic is contributing to an increased sense of isolation, challenge the negative thoughts that stop us connecting and consider new habits for combatting loneliness.
Our Carers in Mind service is now open to people of all ages. Until now, it has supported adults who support other adults with their mental health. Now the age barrier is removed. This means we can support children, teenagers and adults who are supporting a person of any age with their mental health.
Here are some examples of situations we can help with that we couldn’t before:
Is your teenage son or daughter self-harming and you don’t know how to help?
Maybe your child is finding it hard to cope at school and it’s affecting their mental health, and possibly now your own?
Are you a child or teen at school or college and worried about or affected by the mental health of your mum, dad or friend?
No matter who you are, our Carers in Mind team is here to support you in your role and journey as a person supporting someone with their mental health (otherwise known as a carer).
The expansion of our service is thanks to generous funding from the National Lottery.
You can find more information about our Carers in Mind service here.
You can also find details of all the carers’ support groups and workshops we are currently running online here.
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COVID-19 has thrown up changes, challenges and difficulties for all of us and now, more than ever, it’s important that we look after our mental wellbeing. Join us for one of our free two-hour workshops ‘Building resilience in challenging times’ and learn how to build up your emotional resilience to help you manage the challenges at work and in your personal life during these uncertain times.
The training will take place online at the following times:
Monday, 19 October: 2-4pm
Thursday, 22 October: 10am-12pm
Thursday, 29 October: 2-4pm
Developed and delivered by Richmond Borough Mind, the online workshops will be delivered ‘live’ by trained members of the Richmond Borough Mind team to volunteers and workers in Richmond Borough.
On Saturday, 17 October, RB Mind are taking part in a Marathon Walk with Citizen’s Advice Richmond, Richmond AID and Ruils to raise funds to support services for local residents in crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first time we have joined forces with these local charities in a fundraising event.
Led by each charity’s CEO, 30 participants – all walking in socially distanced groups no greater than six – will don walking boots and take on the 26.2 mile challenge. Starting at 8.30am in front of the iconic London Eye, the hike will follow the Thames past landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Battersea Power Station and Kew Gardens. The marathon’s final miles will take participants through the Borough of Richmond itself, before finishing early evening at the historic Hampton Court Palace.
If you can, please support RB Mind. It would be really appreciated. Donations for Team RB Mind can be made here.
Funds raised by the marathon challenge will enable us to offer more befriending, counselling, group activities and crisis support to both existing clients, and those reaching out for help for the first time.
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World Mental Health Day is on Saturday, 10 October. This year our message is simple: we are asking you to Do One Thing for your mental health and the mental health of those around you. Throughout the week we will be featuring five short films on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts showcasing how we can all Do One Thing for our mental health, based around the Five Ways to Wellbeing.
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Mindful Memo – The Power of Art, is now ready to download. In this month’s Memo we re-discover the power of art and its contribution to our mental wellbeing. Drawing alone can reduce anxiety but, through art therapy, even doodling gives us a greater understanding of our emotions.
Thank you so much to those who joined us at our Wellbeing Tea Afternoon in April. For those who couldn’t join us, we would like to invite you to our next event on Tuesday, 17th May, 4.30-6pm at Whitton Community Centre, Percy Road TW2 6JL. This is a chance to speak to RB Mind staff; Read more…
Meditating has a number of proven mental health benefits. It can help lower levels of stress and anxiety, provide better focus and concentration and also help improve self-awareness. There are
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Meditating has a number of proven mental health benefits. It can help lower levels of stress and anxiety, provide better focus and concentration and also help improve self-awareness. There are physical benefits too, including helping improve sleep patterns.
Start the week with our one-hour Mind and Body Mindfulness with Karen on Monday at 10am.
The workshop is free and is open to everyone. To book your place: click here.
We have launched a new monthly Peer Lunch Club, run by and for people who experience mental health problems.
Come along to meet others, enjoy the food, and you can 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]
Our Volunteer Aruna will be cooking an Indian dish on Friday 8th July, 12-3pm. You can find other upcoming dates here: tinyurl.com/2czyv3t2
Failure is a part of life, it is a universal experience, something that connects us all. It is often seen as something negative but it can also have a positive impact on our lives.
People from the LGBTIQ+ community are more likely to experience mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, due to the stigma and discrimination faced.
You can find information on mental health support for the LGBTIQ+ community here: tinyurl.com/k85wmhu3
People pleasing is very common, we all want to be liked!
We often think that by saying 'yes' to things we will gain approval and recognition, while this may be true it is also important to understand that it's ok to say 'no' or 'can I think about it?' Having boundaries in place can help our wellbeing.
As Men's Health Week comes to an end we want to highlight the importance of Men's Mental Health. Men are often told not to express their emotions and to toughen up, but this is harmful and it needs to be talked about more.
We all have mental health and our struggles are valid.
So, check in on your male friends, family members and colleagues this Men's Health Week and every other week!
Take that first step. Do something new this summer and join a Wellbeing Walk!
Explore the borough and meet like-minded people along the way. We work in partnership with #friendlyparksforall to bring Wellbeing Walks to the community, ensuring that everyone can access walks for better mental health.
Our next walk is Twickenham Riverside and Marble Hill Park on Friday 17th June, 10.30am-12.30pm. Please contact [email protected] to register.
You can find a timetable of all our upcoming Wellbeing Walks here: tinyurl.com/ydm84snj
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