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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Could you spare one hour per week, to talk about anything from sports to gardening?
If so, we are looking for more befriending volunteers to chat to over-55s who are lonely or socially isolated, during lockdown and beyond. One friendly phone call per week can make all the difference at the moment.
Read more about becoming a befriender this winter at www.mindinbradford.org.uk/news/become-a-community-companion-this-winter/
Calling all local followers! The West Yorkshire & Harrogate Health and Care Partnership want to hear your thoughts on green space across the region.
Your feedback will help them and us to better understand the barriers people face in accessing green space and the impact of green space on improving mental health. This information will be used to shape future engagement work.
If you’d like to share your thoughts, please fill out this survey by Wednesday 25 November www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/FK6KXXW
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Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.Sometimes, self-care can involve avoiding things that trigger negative thoughts or feelings.
This Self Care Week, listen to wellbeing practitioner Emma talk about the negative impact of the news, adverts and social media.
These can all lead to comparing yourself to others, which often results in feelings of low self-worth or self-doubt.
Remember that you are doing enough, and that you are good enough.
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Emma's Vlog - Comparison during lockdown
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Comparing yourself to others at this difficult time can trigger feelings of not feeling good enough. We are all on a different journey so keep being you and ...You are allowed to feel upset. You are allowed to feel frustrated and stressed. You are allowed to feel anxious, unsure, low and depressed.
This Self Care Week, remember that all these feelings are normal – especially in lockdown. Give yourself time and look after yourself.
Client and volunteer Ian talks more about finding empathy for yourself in his recent blog – take a look at www.mindinbradford.org.uk/blog-finding-compassion-for-yourself-is-a-must/
Could you spare one hour per week, to talk about anything from #sports to #gardening?
If so, we are looking for more befriending #volunteers to chat to over-55s who are #lonely or socially #isolated, during #lockdown and beyond.
Read more at https://www.mindinbradford.org.uk/news/become-a-community-companion-this-winter/
