Let's Talk: Mental Health and Wellness

Join our panel of experts as we talk about the benefits of the annual physical health check, how to make self-care a rewarding rather than overwhelming experience, and why volunteering has advantages for you as well as your community.

Agenda:

7:00 Welcome

7:05 The annual physical health check: Why do I need it?

Holly Hutson: GP at Barnard Medical Group and Mental Health Lead for Bexley CCG

7:20 Self-care for self-worth

Laura Burke: Training and Community Lead, Mind in Bexley

7:50 Get connected with Community Connect

Jattinder Rai: Community Connect Manager, Bexley Voluntary Services Council

8:05 Q ’n A

8:30 Thanks and close

The event is free and questions for the panel may be submitted via email in advance to bpietersma@mindinbexley.org.uk or via the Zoom chat function live on the day.

Please note that only the presenters will be audible and visible on the webinar. Presenters and audience members will not be able to see or hear members of the audience.

This event is part of the Mind in Bexley Digital Accelerator Project and is aimed at improving and uplifting the lives of clients in Bexley living with Severe Mental Illness and their carers. For more information visit: www.mindinbexley.org.uk/smi.

If you need to speak to someone about how you are feeling the Oxleas Crisis Line 0800 330 8590 is a 24hr telephone service for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. The crisis line provides an opportunity to talk to a mental health professional about your mental health crisis. The service also provides advice and information for carers, family and friends who may know someone experiencing a mental health crisis. The Mind in Bexley Crisis Café is also open every evening from 6pm -10pm or you can call the Samaritans on 116 123. If you feel suicidal and you feel unable to keep yourself (or others) safe you should call 999 or attend A&E.