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World Mental Health
Day
For All
10th October 2020
Kirklees Employment Service
INTRODUCTION
Mental Health day is fast approaching on Saturday the 10th
October. This year we wish to share awareness that
everyone has their own experiences that impact on their
Mental Health.
Our “Mental Health for all” booklet is aimed at reminding
ourselves everyone has it and we need to take care of it.
“Mental Health” is a phrase used to describe feelings we
have inside.
We will look at a number of factors that impact Mental
Health and ways to help well being.
We will cover the following:
What is Mental Health
Impacts on Mental Health
What makes us feel good
Well being
What is Mental Health and who has it?
We all have Mental Health!
Mental Health is a phrase used to describe how we feel ins
It can be very good but if we do not look after it, as with our physical
health it will deteriorate.
Everyone experiences emotional responses which is natural.
We all have good days and bad days that are often affected by a
number of factors.
Look at the words below and circle the ones that describe how you
feel on a good day.
Hope Encouraging Joy Tired
Motivated Driven Focused
Sad Steady Interested Guilt Proud
Empathy Hate Hope ShameCAUSES OF POOR MENTAL WELLBEING
Time Scale Pressure Debt Housing Overcrowding Bereavement
Moving Uncertainty Finances Lack of Support or Understanding
Overwhelmed Over worked Bullying Abuse Concern for Others
Stress Confused Scared Lonely Isolation
Symptoms can manifest physically as well as emotionally, others cause
changes in behaviour and further harm to mental wellbeing.
Low Self Esteem Afraid Lonely Frustrated Abandoned High Blood Pressure
Breakdown Neglected Worthless Stroke Unable to Function or think clearly
Bad Breath Overwhelmed Isolation Unhappy Irritable Indecisive
Angry
These causes and symptoms are not exhaustive; please add other
causes and symptoms that have not been included.
This may be a way of sharing knowledge with people who may be aware
of Mental Health but wish to have a better understanding.THINGS TO CONSIDER
Do you recognise when you need to focus on your Mental Well
Being?
How often do you think about including something into your daily
routine that will be good for your mental well being?
List the things that are not good for your mental health and in your
own time consider ways to address each on the list.
You may not be able to get rid of them but every step counts and is an
ACHIEVEMENT.WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD?
Talking to friends?
Physical Activity?
Being Creative?
Nature?
List the things here below you have enjoyed in the past, present or what
you would like to try in the future.
Sometimes it is difficult to know where to start. Richmond Fellowship –
Kirklees Employment Service, are a Charity and inclusive service that
provide a safe and confidential environment to start your journey if you
wish to find purpose.
We work in partnership with other services to find the right support for
individuals as all circumstances and situations vary.
Many people using our service have commented how they felt
understood.
It is our aim to reach out and empower our customers to reach their own
aims and goals.
For more information please visit our webpage:
https://www.richmondfellowship.org.uk/yorkshire/kirklees-employment-service/
Call Us – Please leave a message and someone will call you back
01484 434 866THOUGHTS OF A VOLUNTEER
One of our customers who now volunteers at our service in the Arts &
Crafts Group has written a little about what has helped her and has also
provided one of her mindfulness colouring designs.
Mental Health for all
“I have had anxiety for many years and last year after a 10yr job
ended in redundancy it was time for me to start a fresh. It’s taken me
a long time to understand my anxiety and what helps it. I have
experimented with many activities but the one that worked is the
one I came across accidently. When lockdown started in March 2020
I found myself creating mandala designs on my laptop and as the
weeks progressed I noticed the designs got better and better along
with my anxiety and eventually helped with my confidence and
happiness. I always find time to make a few mandala designs a week
and have now created almost 400 designs which I use for my
greeting cards and colouring books and sell on amazon, card
factory, Thortful and a few other online places”
Customer and Volunteer: Robina S.Created and Designed by Our Volunteer Robina S Give it ago colouring in this design, see you creative side
YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS
What makes you feel good?
Music
Your Pet
Film, TV
Holiday
Being Creative
Exercising
Seasons
Family, FriendsTHE 5 WAYS TO WELLBEING
TAKE NOTICE
Be aware of your thoughts, emotions and feelings. Take time to stop and
really take in your surroundings and the changing season when you out.
Reflect on good experiences. Keep a diary. Be aware of all your senses,
taste, touch, smell, sound and sight. Try Meditation.
CONNECT
Show an interest in friends, colleagues and neighbours lives. Have lunch
with colleagues and friends. Stay in touch with people it's difficult to see
regularly with phone calls, texts and emails. Say hello to your neighbour.
Talk face-to-face with your colleagues or friends whenever possible. Ask
people how they are. Sit down as a family at the end of the day to eat
dinner. Smile at people. Take some time to write a letter to someone
special in your life that might live far away. Play a board-game with family
or friends. Arrange to meet up with an old friend you haven’t seen for a
while. Use Social Media. Reinforce or reconnect your relationships with
loved ones and friends as these can be such a solid foundation for a
healthy mind.
GIVE
There are numerous opportunities to help support others through
volunteering. These cover such areas as: Food banks, IT support, online
fundraising, telephone, email befriending, admin support and many more
so why not check it out. You could offer to do the shopping for or just look
in on an elderly neighbour. Ask the local shop staff how they are today
when paying. Support friends or family members if they are going through
a difficult time. Get a birdfeeder or food for our feathered friends. Even
while social distancing you could smile or say hello when you pass people
on your daily exercise. Connect with friends and relative and share
thoughts and feelings. If you have children why not help them with their
homework. Join an online group that supports a cause you care about
and offer your help. Text or phone someone you have not spoken with for
awhile.KEEP LEARNING
Learn how to cook something new. Learn relaxation techniques. Go to a
new exercise class. Help your child with homework and learn something
new from them! Brush up on your IT skills. Say yes to more things. Try
new education opportunities. Pay attention to the media we’re surrounded
with and try to remember one thing a day. Think about the things you
used to enjoy when you were younger and do them again. Do a
crossword or puzzle in the newspaper with someone and have fun at the
same time. Do a weekend course in something you have always fancied
learning
BE ACTIVE
Take the stairs instead of the lift. Park further away from your destination
and walk. Use public transport rather than driving. Get off the bus one
stop earlier. Walk more and use a pedometer to help you keep track of
how many steps you are taking a day. Use a bicycle. Join a gym. Get an
exercise buddy to keep you motivated. Go to an exercise class. Go
shopping in town or the supermarket instead of internet shopping. Put
some music on while doing the housework and have a dance at the same
time! Go on a walk in the country or park. If sitting down for a long time.
Take 10 minutes to get up and stretch. Go swimming. Eat healthier food.
Drink less alcohol.
These are just a few ideas. We are sure you can think
of many more yourself! Experiment and you will find
what works for you to stay healthy and happy!Further support available
WORKING TOGETHER BETTER PARTNERS
Touchstone Advocacy
Provides statutory and non statutory Independent advocacy for Kirklees, includes Mental
Health, Mental Capacity, Health Complaints and general advocacy, supporting people to
understand their rights and have their voice heard. Group advocacy opportunities are
developed and include “Meeting of Minds” peer-led forum. We also deliver brokerage support
for people to use their mental health personal budgets (and/or their own funds) to create
personalised support packages. to maintain independence and recovery.
Tel: 01924 460211 Email: advocacy@touchstonesupport.org.uk Website:
www.touchstonesupport.org.uk Richmond
Richmond Fellowship - Kirklees Employment Service
Our employment service supports people to find meaningful paid employment, volunteering
opportunities, education or training, encouraging the development of a sense of
independence, purpose and fulfilment. Our service is available to adults in the Kirklees area
who are experiencing mental ill health, an autistic spectrum condition, or other hidden
impairments such as ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia or early onset dementia.
Tel: 01484 434866 Email: info.kirkleesES@richmondfellowship.org.uk Website:
www.richmondfellowship.org.uk/yorkshire
Hoot Creative Arts
Hoot offers high quality creative activities with professional community artists for people
experiencing issues with their mental health or wanting to maintain their wellbeing. We also
offer a specialist programme of creative activities for people with dementia. Hoot delivers
sessions in Huddersfield, Dewsbury and Batley.
Tel: 01484 516224 Email: info@hootmusic.co.uk Website: www.hootcreativearts.co.ukCommunity Links - CLEAR Service
The Community Links Engagement and Recovery Service (CLEAR) is commissioned to provide
support for people in Kirklees with a range of mental health needs, including dementia to
reach their goals and aspirations. The CLEAR service supports self-help and promotes choice,
wellbeing, recovery and inclusion.
Tel: 01484 519097 or 01924 438383Email: clear.huddersfield@commlinks.co.uk or
clear.dewsbury@commlinks.co.uk. Website: www.commlinks.co.uk
Women’s Centre - Women’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Service
Safe women-only spaces in both North and South Kirklees, offering drop-in sessions,
counselling, therapeutic 1:1 support and self help groups in the following areas: confidence
building, mothers apart from children, refugee & migration support, LBTQ, relationships, eating
distress, post natal support, quitting smoking, music/movement therapy, and walking and
nature wisdom. We recognise life experiences and skills as assets and offer other opportunities
to ‘give back’ and get more involved.
Tel: 01484 450866 & 07590 445846 Email: wmh@womencentre.org.uk Website:
https://womenscentre.org.uk/
Carers Count Service
We support carers whose loved ones have mental health needs, or are using drugs/alcohol or
both. We provide 1:1 emotional support, carers groups, short carer breaks, and information
and advice. We also provide advocacy support to help carers speak up for themselves.
Tel: 0300 012 0231 Email: info@carerscount.org.uk. Website: www.carerscount.org.uk
Support to Recovery (S2R) - The Great Outdoors Project
Opportunities for adults to engage in activities connected to the natural environment, such as
allotments, conservation tasks, bush craft, bee keeping, along with seasonal activities.
Delivered in small group settings to improve emotional and physical well-being, reduce anxiety
and promote social connections. Our activities take place at our venue in Huddersfield and
various locations across the North and South Kirklees, You will have the opportunity to
contribute your ideas and skills to help us shape the service in the future.
Tel: 01484 539531 Email: contact@s2r.org.uk Website: www.s2r.org.ukYou can also read
