News Archive November 2020
Mind in Bradford is a national award winner!
We are extremely proud to announce that we have won the national Mind Network Excellence Award for Sustainability and Growth! The Mind Network Excellence Awards are presented annually, and this year’s winners were announced at the Mind Network Leaders Conference. Last month, we were delighted to hear that we had won the award for Service […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 27th November 2020
Mind in Bradford Business Appeal
We are launching the Mind in Bradford Business Appeal to help us raise vital funds this winter. We are appealing to local businesses to support us by donating towards our shortfall in fundraising income, which we have seen as a result of the pandemic. Despite the increased demand for mental health support and the impact on […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 26th November 2020
Support us with a virtual fundraiser
We have created a webpage with several ideas of ways to fundraise for us virtually. This year has been challenging for all of us, and at the same time, our fundraising income has massively declined due to numerous events and activities being cancelled in line with public health restrictions. It’s now more important than ever […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 24th November 2020
Become a Community Companion this winter
We are looking to recruit more volunteers for our befriending project, Community Companions. Community Companions are trained volunteers who telephone over-55s to support their mental wellbeing and help them access local services. The project aims to improve the mental health of individuals aged 55 or over who are experiencing loneliness, social isolation or depression. At this […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 19th November 2020
Befriending Week 2020
We would like to thank all our befriending volunteers and celebrate their work to mark Befriending Week 2020. We currently have 54 befriending volunteers supporting over 70 clients who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation. Their work and dedication is more valuable than ever as we enter into another lockdown, and their kindness and support […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 6th November 2020
Services will continue to help during lockdown
Following The Government’s announcement of a four-week lockdown in England, we want to confirm that our services will remain open and will continue to help people in person, over the phone and on-line. The lockdown begins today, Thursday 5 November, and is set to last through to Wednesday 2 December 2020. We are still here […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 5th November 2020
Crafternoon on Saturday 5th December
Get together with your favourite people on Saturday 5 December for a crafty virtual fundraiser. Raise money to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone with our Crafternoon. We’ll provide the kit and tools to fundraise – simply register on this page.
Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 2nd November 2020
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🗨️ "Trying to understand the whole experience [being sectioned] and put it in historical context has been really beneficial. Because I’ve had to look at all my insecurities, all my fears and all my vulnerabilities to do with my identity, my race and this split in my identity between being Black and being British.” ![]()
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Homeland actor David Harewood opens up to the Mind membership magazine about race, psychosis and his experience of being sectioned aged 23, following his 2019 documentary Psychosis and Me.![]()
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📺 In his documentary, David pieces together what happened by revisiting key locations and meeting with friends who witnessed his mental health problems develop. As well as exploring his own story, David meets with people experiencing mental health crises today.![]()
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To watch the documentary, visit: youtu.be/MBduR0BU1vg![]()
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📞 If you're struggling with your mental health and are in need of information, guidance or support, get in touch. Our free helpline Guide-Line is open 12pm-12am every day of the year, for anyone of any age, on 08001 884 884. ![]()
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✊ #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackMentalHealth
Poor mental health can make earning and managing money harder. And worrying about money can make your mental health worse. It can start to feel like a vicious cycle. ![]()
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Mind has recently published a new Money and Mental Health hub with lots of information about organising your finances, claiming benefits when you have a mental health problem, dealing with services, and looking after your mental health when you’re worried about money.![]()
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Take a look: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/money-and-mental-health/
We've had a great day at the University of Bradford talking about coping with student life and our volunteering opportunities - thanks to all that stopped by for a chat!
During our busy lives, it's important to take time to do nothing now and again.![]()
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Doing nothing for just 30 seconds can help you manage feelings of anxiousness, become more centered and act with a clear, re-focused mind.![]()
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Try it with us today 🌊
Our next CEO catch-up with clients is in three days' time!![]()
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Anyone who has used one of our services is invited to this session, which will be a chance to hear our latest news as well as to provide your feedback.![]()
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To join the meeting hosted on Zoom, please book by emailing [email protected] or calling our office on 01274 730815.
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![🗨️ "Trying to understand the whole experience [being sectioned] and put it in historical context has been really beneficial. Because I’ve had to look at all my insecurities, all my fears and all my vulnerabilities to do with my identity, my race and this split in my identity between being Black and being British.”
Homeland actor David Harewood opens up to the Mind membership magazine about race, psychosis and his experience of being sectioned aged 23, following his 2019 documentary Psychosis and Me.
📺 In his documentary, David pieces together what happened by revisiting key locations and meeting with friends who witnessed his mental health problems develop. As well as exploring his own story, David meets with people experiencing mental health crises today.
To watch the documentary, visit the link in our bio.
📞 If you're struggling with your mental health and are in need of information, guidance or support, get in touch. Our free helpline Guide-Line is open 12pm-12am every day of the year, for anyone of any age, on 08001 884 884.
We are here for everyone.
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