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Writing Myself Well: Jessica’s Story
Author: Jodie Hoskin
Posted on: 12th March 2021
Student Wellbeing in Lockdown – Niamh’s Story
Living in lockdown does take a toll on your well-being, and like many people I sometimes feel overwhelmed. I think the first thing to remember is that it’s completely normal to feel like that in these strange times. Other people are also feeling the same, something that became apparent to me when I attended the […]
Author: Sophie Saunder
Posted on: 23rd February 2021
Bath Mind Wellbeing Groups: A piece by Fiona
Author: Jodie Hoskin
Posted on: 22nd February 2021
Bath Mind Wellbeing Groups in Lockdown: Louise’s Story
Author: Jodie Hoskin
Posted on: 18th February 2021
Mental Health at University: Yas’ Story
Author: Sophie Saunder
Posted on: 1st February 2021
Bath Spa Wellbeing Group with Bath Mind: Ross’ Story
I wanted to try and normalise young men talking about mental health and raise awareness for those struggling, with university work, or wider personal troubles whatever they may be. I originally got involved with Bath Mind at the beginning of second year, suffering with depression I was incredibly surprised and worried with the lack of […]
Author: Jodie Hoskin
Posted on: 2nd December 2020
Mens Mental Health Awareness: Luke’s Story
Author: Jodie Hoskin
Posted on: 25th November 2020
Sean’s experience with helping a friend: supporting others
Thank you Sean for your moving and heartfelt piece. It was the second night of the long-awaited holiday with my mates, when I found my best friend sitting half over our 5th story balcony. My friend suffered from depression, and had done for many years, and unfortunately on that night his girlfriend broke up with […]
Author: Jodie Hoskin
Posted on: 21st October 2020
‘I’m fine, thanks’: Chris Doveton shares his lived experience with depression
So often, we just cannot open up and share our innermost feelings with anyone. Bath-based author, Chris Doveton, would like to share his experience of depression in the hope of helping others who may be suffering from this debilitating disorder, particularly men of a certain generation who were taught from an early age that showing […]
Author: Jodie Hoskin
Posted on: 23rd September 2020
The Strength to be Found in Facing Your Truths (Part Two)
Written by Yasmin, featured on her blog Eternal Change. I knew I couldn’t go on like this any longer. Making the conscious decision to change my life and begin the healing process, I sought help with my mental illnesses. I turned to the closest people to me and spent what felt like hours unravelling […]
Author: Jodie Hoskin
Posted on: 17th June 2020
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Looking for a social and relaxed space to learn a new skill? ⬇️
The Happy Snappers are a photography and walking group, who explore Foxhill through photography. The group is social where members support each other to learn new skills. Here's what you can expect:
📸 Photo hunts
🐦Taking pictures that follow a certain theme, such as birds-eye view or ant's view
🖼️Capturing pictures of Foxhill, such as Bradford Road shops or Springfield Park, observing things you may miss in hectic every day life
🗣️Discussing aspects of the local area that resonate with them
When? Thursdays from 11am - 1pm
Where? Starting at St Andrews Church, Foxhill, Bath BA2 5QA
Booking first is essential: to find out more and join, please contact Becky Hughesman on 07538 113890 or [email protected] 🧠
We look forward to seeing you there!
Bath Mind's wonderful Sophia talking about our new Forest Garden project at Monksdale Allotments, supported by Wessex Water.
To find out more about our Greenlinks groups, head to our website ➡️➡️ www.bathmind.org.uk/what-we-do/share/greenlinks/
#connectwithnature #NatureinBANES #bathmind
As #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2021 draws to a close on Sunday we want to remind you of the benefits of connecting with nature for your mental health and wellbeing.
Research has shown that being in, or even viewing scenes, of nature can reduce feelings of stress and anger, help you take time out and improve your mood. See below some of Bath Mind's tips on how experience nature in your own way:
🌳 Connect to your senses, and name one thing you can hear, see, smell, touch and taste
🧘Stand or sit quietly, and take notice of your breath, noticing how your body rises and falls with each breath
🙌Think of three things you are grateful for in that moment
📓Take a notebook and pens, pencils or paints to doodle, sketch or draw!
🧠Journal your thoughts and note how being in nature made you feel
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week, we're encouraging you to take pictures to explore nature and your local greenspaces and enter our photography competition for a chance to win prizes.
Head to the link below to find out more about our photography competition, and downloadable wellbeing resources!
www.bathmind.org.uk/get-involved/mhaw-21/
There's still time to enter our #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek nature photo competition!
How can you take part?
📸 Take a photo of your favourite nature spot
💻 Upload the photo via our online competition form
🎁 Pay a £5 entry donation, and be in for the chance to win a prize!
You can find out more about the prizes and how to enter at our website below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.bathmind.org.uk/get-involved/mhaw-21/
#NatureinBANES #bathmind
Be sure to listen to the wonderful Gwen talking all things mental health and Bath Mind on Somer Valley FM.
Full show at: t.co/wRa04fKWij
#MHAW #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #bathmind #mentalhealthmatters
We are pleased to be working with @BathMind on a new weekly Wellbeing Walk from Monksdale Allotments. Each Thursday you can join us for a short walk. More info here http://bit.ly/3bpD9JP #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Thanks to players of the National Lottery @HeritageFundL_S
Bath Mind's wonderful Sophia talking about our new Forest Garden project, supported by @wessexwater🤩#ConnectWithNature #NatureInBANES #BathMind
In line with the #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, the latest episode of our podcast is now live, featuring volunteers from @BathMind discussing the importance of getting out in nature, walker interviews and lots of talk about cake! Find out more https://footprints.captivate.fm/ @JulianHouseUK
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