Lift someone out of loneliness
This Mental Health Awareness Week, the theme is loneliness - something we all can experience at some point in our lives, which can have a huge impact on our wellbeing.
Sometimes it can be easier to reach out to someone else who may be feeling lonely.
By taking a simple action you could help someone who may be feeling lonely. If we do this regularly, we can all help to lift each other up.
Sometimes reaching out to someone with as little as 3 words can make a big difference, like:
- Fancy a cuppa?
- Want a chat?
- Like a walk?
Walking together outside is a great way to help someone feel less lonely and stronger.
For tips to help lift someone out of loneliness, and that could help you too, go to Every Mind Matters - Dealing with loneliness.
Emotional wellbeing service
The emotional wellbeing service is a team of family psychotherapists, CAMHS practitioners and educational psychologists employed by Enfield Council.
The team is co-located and works closely with Enfield’s specialist multi-disciplinary CAMHS as well as with other teams in Enfield.
Charles Babbage House and NDS
1 Orton Grove
Enfield
EN1 4TU
Email: beh-tr.enfieldcamhs@nhs.net
Tel: 020 8379 1520
Every mind matters
The impact and experience of the past 18 months has been difficult for us all. That’s why it’s so important to look after our mental health and wellbeing. Better Health - Every Mind Matters will launch a campaign to support the nation’s mental wellbeing, showing the little things we can all do and how these can make a big difference; helping us to lead happier, healthier lives and cope with life’s challenges.
At the heart of the campaign is the free, NHS-approved Mind Plan. By answering five simple questions online, adults will get a
personalised mental health action plan with practical tips for helping deal with stress and anxiety, boost their mood, sleep better, and feel more in control.
Follow the link to Every Mind Matters to see what works for you
You can also access the free mind plan via the QR code:
Guidance and support
Mental health issues affect 1 in 4 people at some point in their lives and have a significant impact on employee wellbeing. This can cause long-term absence from work. The working environment is changing, and employers should take into account the differing effects of working from home and blended working on employees.
General guidance
- An independent review of mental health and employers, Lord Dennis Stevenson and Paul Farmer (Oct 2017)
- Mind - free resources to support staff mental health
- Rethink - Mental Health in the Workplace Toolkit for employers
- Business in the Community (BITC) toolkits:
Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA)
Tackling stigma and raising awareness
- Mental Health Awareness Week (May)
- World Mental Health Day (October)
- 5 ways to wellbeing
- Mind - information and support - mental health charity website with wide range of information
- Mental Health Foundation - dedicated to finding and addressing the sources of mental health problems.
- Mates in Mind - raising awareness and improving mental health in the construction industry
- Thrive LDN - a citywide movement for mental health supported by the Mayor of London and the London Health Board
- ONE YOU information on stress
- ‘I had a black dog, his name was depression’ - video clip from the World Health Organisation on the experience of depression
Work-related stress
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - Management Standards for Work-related Stress
- ACAS - Dealing with stress in the workplace
- Mental Health Foundation - How to manage and reduce stress
Support
- Mental health helplines
- Education Support Partnership - free helpline for people working in education
- Find your local IAPT - and talking therapies service
Supporting employees working from home
- Mental and physical health when working from home - advice on speaking with staff about mental health when working from home
- Tips to encourage positive mental health when working from home - NHS tips
- Mind tips for working from home - helpful tips including eating lunch in a different room to the one you work in, checking in with team members and creating a wellness plan
Maternal mental health
Supporting good maternal health is important for safe delivery and good birth weight to give babies the best start. If you need support regarding your mental health contact your GP, Midwife, Health Visitor.
Support
- Good Thinking - digital service that supports Londoners to look after their mental health and wellbeing in a way that works for them
- MIND - managing mental health with a new baby
- NHS - support, calming strategies and links to resources