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News Archive September 2020
Do One Thing
World Mental Health Day 2020 2020 won’t be many people’s favourite year. It’s been a tough one for us all. The months of lockdown and loss have had a huge impact on our mental health. According to Mind’s research, with over 16,000 people, we know that more than half of adults (60%) and over two […]
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Author: Hayley Coomber
Posted on: 29th September 2020
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Can you carry the burden this May to raise much needed awareness around mental health and wellbeing?![]()
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Throughout May, we are asking our supporters to carry an item of their choosing for a full 24hours, to represent the invisible burden that people with mental health difficulties carry every single day.![]()
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Help us to promote positive mental health and wellbeing by taking part in the 2021 Carry the Burden campaign this May and together we can support those who need us most, in our local communities.![]()
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To sign up and register today, follow the link to our website - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/support-us/carry-the-burden/ or email: [email protected]![]()
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#CarryTheBurden #fundraising #support #bedfordshire #luton #miltonkeynes
Coming out of lockdown can feel daunting and you may be finding it difficult to adapt to these changes, as we ease towards a little more freedom. ![]()
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With this in mind, we want to remind you that our dedicated team of support workers, crisis support staff and counsellors are here to support individuals across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes struggling to cope with their mental health.![]()
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If you or someone you know would like further support or want to find out more about our services, please select the following link - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/how-we-can-help/ or email: [email protected]![]()
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Alternatively, if you need urgent or crisis support, our Crisis Café operates 365 days of the year, between 5pm – 11pm. To book an appointment or to find out more, please contact the team between 5pm - 11pm on: [email protected] or call 01525 722 225. ![]()
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From this evening, our Crisis Cafés will be moving away from our phone line and operating a face-to-face service again. ![]()
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Our Crisis Café services will be held each evening in Bedford, Luton, and Milton Keynes. In order for the team to effectively manage social distancing, our crisis de-escalation sessions will be appointment only. ![]()
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To book an appointment or to find out more, please contact the team between 5pm - 11pm on: [email protected] or call 01525 722 225. ![]()
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For more information on our services or to access support online, please select the following link - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/how-we-can-help/crisis-support/![]()
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We all worry from time to time, but sometimes our worrying can become a little out of control. This can be when we find ourselves worrying about everything and anything, certain worries play on your mind or finding that you a have a lot of "what if ...." worries. These workshops will look at different ways that we can identify these worries and better manage them.![]()
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Next weeks up and coming wellbeing webinars, lead by experts from the three leading Talking Therapy teams from Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes will focus on the following topics -![]()
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12 Apr - Food for thought![]()
13 Apr - Pregnancy and motherhood in uncertain times![]()
14 Apr - Managing worries![]()
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Each webinar is free to access, you are anonymous on the call and no camera is required. ![]()
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Some personal details are required in order to take part in the event. This is to ensure that each health service performs correctly and in line with national health regulations. ![]()
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For more information and to register today for each event, please visit - mktalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/blmk-events ![]()
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Please be aware we are not a crisis service. If you are concerned about a deterioration in your mental health or feel unable to keep yourself safe, please call 111 option 2 if you live in Bedfordshire or Luton or 0800 0234 650 if you live in Milton Keynes.
We are excited to be joining the #CarryTheBurden campaign for 2021!![]()
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We're asking supporters to carry an item of their choosing for 24hours in recognition of the invisible burden that a mental health difficulty can represent. ![]()
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The campaign promotes awareness around mental health difficulties and raises money towards Mind Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes vital work.![]()
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Your item could be something that signifies something to do with mental health (e.g. a paint palette to represent the benefits of art to mental wellbeing) or it could be fun and attention-grabbing, like a giant unicorn teddy!![]()
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#carrytheburden2021 runs throughout May 2021, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week (10 – 16 May 2021).![]()
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🧸 Choose your item![]()
📸 Keep us posted when you do your challenge in May![]()
👉 Donate and nominate![]()
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If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or follow the link to find out more - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/support-us/carry-the-burden/
www.mind-blmk.org.uk
Throughout May, we are asking our supporters to carry an item of their choosing for a full 24hours, to represent the invisible burden that people with mental health difficulties carry every single day.
