Healthy Minds is the working name of Calderdale Wellbeing, a mental health charity based in Halifax, West Yorkshire - visit website here. Here's the introduction to their latest newsletter, with a link to downloading the full document at the end. We hope everyone is doing as well as they can with the ongoing weirdness of living through … Continue reading Healthy Minds: Service Update From Mental Health Charity
Category: Coronavirus – Mental Health
The charity Campaign to End Loneliness has released a new report which it says is the first of its kind to look at how psychological approaches can help tackle loneliness. Not surprisingly, due to lockdown, more people than ever before are reporting feelings of loneliness. Meanwhile, mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and positive psychology are … Continue reading Report: The Psychological Approaches To Tackling Loneliness
https://youtu.be/e_oOwAoTjLQ We Are Undefeatable is a campaign supporting people with health conditions to be active through the ups and downs, celebrating every little victory. Their website is full of great ideas on how to get active, starting as slowly as you like, and feeling the mental and physical benefits, whatever your circumstances. Below are a … Continue reading We are undefeatable – getting active!
Alcohol consumption during COVID-19 Many of us are drinking more alcohol during lockdown and this is understandable; however, it can be a health risk, contributing to an increase in weight and affecting your physical and mental wellbeing. Why not try this free app, which tracks alcohol consumption and also has some great tips and ideas for … Continue reading Checking Your Alcohol Consumption
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we should all be aware of the need to look out for each other, especially vulnerable adults and children. If you are concerned about a child please call MAST on 01422 393336. If you need guidance or advice regarding an adult at risk, you can call Gateway to Care on … Continue reading Safeguarding Contacts in Calderdale
"INSIGHT Talking Therapies ( Calderdale ) has changed its name and is now called Vita Minds (Calderdale IAPT ) . Their contact number is 03330153494. Email iapt.calderdale@vhg.co.uk: Website www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk Don’t forget the additional 24 hour mental health number for adults who are struggling with their mental health (0800 183 0558 ) – callers need to be registered with … Continue reading Mental Health Update – Help in Calderdale
Sometimes just a brew and a chat would just do and the Staying Well Hub team have found a way to bring this simple yet vital service back. Although face to face may not be an option at the present, the new telephone befriending service offers a more personal contact to people struggling with isolation. … Continue reading Staying Well Telephone Befriending Service for adults in Calderdale
Domestic Violence is an ongoing problem in society and the Coronavirus pandemic has produced a spike of cases as people are forced to spend more time than normal together in a situation where anxiety and depression are also prevalent. There are a wide range of options to turn to for support, if you are a … Continue reading Support Options For Domestic Violence Victims
If you have children, grandchildren or other young people in your life who are worried about coronavirus, Open Minds Calderdale provides emotional health and wellbeing support that they might find helpful. The World Health Organisation has produced a simple infographic that details some simple steps that can help children cope with stress during this time. Young … Continue reading Coronavirus Support for Children & Young People
Covid-19 and the nation’s mental health Forecasting needs and risks in the UK: This is a new report from the Centre for Mental Health, authored by Dr Graham Durcan, Nick O'Shea and Louis Allwood You can read the full report here - below is the summary of the main points. The Covid-19 pandemic is likely … Continue reading Report: Covid-19 and the nation’s mental health