“The Season of Fun continues at Shaftesbury Library with Hobbies Season! It’s that time of year when the nights are long, and the days are dreary…but not at Shaftesbury Library! Shaftesbury Library is delighted to launch it’s new programme of Hobbies Season events from January 15th to February 19th 2022. From Dorset Button Making to Origami, Willow …
Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Taking place on Thursday 03 February 2022, it’s the day that friends, families, communities, and workplaces come together to talk, listen and change lives. We know that conversations about mental health have the power to change lives. Our recent research shows how important open …
Don’t miss out on this great service! You can access the REC webpage by visitinghttps://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/our-services-hospitals/RECHere you can find out more about services and access podcasts,worksheets, videos and the online registration form. Webinars on Anxiety, Exploring Emotions, Self-compassion, Recovery, Depression, Early Warning Signs in January Strengths, Self-management, Managing moods, Unusual Experiences, Sleep, Self-Compassion, Values, Depression, Bipolar, …
https://www.mentalhealthtoday.co.uk/news/anti-depressants/weighing-up-the-necessity-and-role-of-antidepressants-in-treatment I was concerned to read recent reports in the National newspapers and on social media about a study on anti-depressants just published by UCL. The study is a good one but the headlines and to a certain extent the reports were not. This article about that study should be read by anyone scared about …
“Anyone who has tried to get treatment or support through the NHS for mental health issues related to trauma knows just how much of an uphill struggle it is. My dad, who actually works within NHS mental health services has given me plenty of insight over the years into just how much the sector is …
What if treating trauma in the body could in turn treat the mind? Read More »
Public voting is now open for the Charity Film Awards and Healthwatch Dorset’s, Mental health – it’s OK to talk, has been nominated. The film was released on World Mental Health Day last year. It features Healthwatch Dorset volunteers sharing their mental health stories to raise awareness of the challenges people face and the support that …
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A new page on the Dorset Council Website lists the Health Walks in North and Mid Dorset in an easy to understand format and including all contact details. https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/north-and-mid-dorset-health-walks
What works? What doesn’t? What next? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7xWnLji_dgn-z7EE6-aY36dfXZYXeRax-fRbqf_5jU4rLSg/viewform?fbzx=-8486013875174224020 Members of the NHS Youth Forum are currently conducting a project about young people’s experiences of mental health services. They say “we are all very passionate about improving the way mental health support is delivered to young people across the country, and we need your help!” If you …
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/feeling-lonely/ Why not explore some of the information and advice on this page? There are some useful bits and pieces and a link to a “mood assessment” if you aren’t sure how you feel.
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