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News Archive July 2019
ANLP raises over £6,000 at Awards Gala in support of Mind BLMK
In collaboration with the Association for Neuro Linguistic Programming (ANLP) network, the ANLP team recently raised over £6,000 at their annual Awards Gala, in support of Mind BLMK, the local independent charity working to provide positive mental health and wellbeing across the communities of Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes.
Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 29th July 2019
Mental health awareness in the construction industry
Mind BLMK’s Market Development Manager, Jeanette Skipsey recently met with site manager, Philip Gormley, and his team from McAleer & Rushe at their Milton Keynes site. Jeanette delivered a talk about mental health and the challenges faced within the construction industry, and explained how to reach out to others who may need support with their emotional wellbeing.
This was arranged as part of McAleer & Rushe’s wider campaign as a company to break down the stigma around talking about mental health within the construction industry. Philip presented Jeanette with a £170.00 donation to support the work that Mind BLMK undertakes in mental health and wellbeing.
Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 17th July 2019
Yoga in the Park
Two of our supporters, Kelly and Christine, recently celebrated the International Day of Yoga at Campbell Park in Milton Keynes, and took the opportunity to raise funds for Mind BLMK at the same time. Here’s their write up of the event:
Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 10th July 2019
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Richard our Ops Manager, shares how we’ve adapted our services, how our emotional wellbeing phone support can help you or someone you know, and how to get in touch with our team of mental health professionals.
We are here for you.
Visit our website for more information - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/news/we-are-here-for-you/
We’re continuing to support our service-users in new ways, despite the challenges.
We know if may feel different or unfamiliar, change can be uncomfortable, but this IS temporary and we want you to know that you matter to us. We are still here for you.
To find out more about our current services, and to access support, please visit our website - shorturl.at/fhuPZ
We know it's even more important to notice the small things in our lives that bring us joy at the moment. Nadia, our Communication and Marketing Officer, talks about what photography does for her. We'd love to hear from you what things you find joy in - feel free to share in the comments.
"My sisters and brother bought me a camera for my birthday a few years ago - one of the old ones that use film. I love to experiment with shooting and developing photos. I like photos that seem surreal, like something out of a dream.
"When I'm taking photos I can really get into a creative flow, which I love and feel is what I need to rebalance and lift my mood. Plus it gets me out in nature, and by looking around for things to photograph I'm also being more present and mindful of my surroundings.
As the Comms and Marketing Officer at Mind BLMK, I’m proud to play a part in finding ways for pockets of our community to still come together and feel connected on these platforms; to use social media as it was originally intended."
#MindBLMK #mentalhealthtips #joyful #photography
Virtually Active April begins today, and if you're stuck for ideas or worried because it's been a while since you've exercised, you may want to ease yourself in with this free and accessible 30 minute seated yoga practice.
The practice is led by Kelly Hopkins (Kellyhopkinsonyoga), a qualified yoga teacher and Mind BLMK valued supporter, whose run several Yoga in the Park Mind BLMK fundraiser events. She says "this practice is to help you feel awake, breathe well and find some space in the body and mind."
Get started with the 30 minute seated yoga session - bit.ly/2JuYYJD
Kelly will be offering more free yoga on Facebook Live throughout April. To keep posted, you can join The be:well Project.
It's not too late to join us for Virtually Active April. To register head over to our website - bit.ly/2JiVcmk
"I think people have a tendency to separate physical and mental health, and even emotional health, and I strongly believe we need to treat them as one and the same because one impacts the other directly."
Join us for Virtually Active April and see for yourself whether exercise benefits your mental health, as well as physical health.
Take the pledge today, to get active everyday.
For more information and to sign up for free, please visit - bit.ly/2JiVcmk
Mental health and physical health go hand in hand | Find the words | Mind
Mental health and physical health go hand in hand - we talked to Allison, Paul and Daniel about how treating your health as a whole can make a big difference...
Another amazing way to #StayInWorkOut and take part in #ActiveApril, whilst supporting your local community. 🌟✨
