Archive August 2018
Meaning & Purpose: The key to resilience
Written by Ezra Hewing, Head of Mental Health Education, Suffolk Mind
Staying well – we know we need the right diet and regular exercise. But the need for meaning and purpose is essential too.
The need for meaning and purpose
It may be hard for parents to believe sometimes, but boredom in a small child was not put there by nature to annoy us. Boredom is nature’s way of pushing a child to learn, to be stretched and challenged in ways which give them a sense that they are growing. And, when they are growing, they are mastering the skills and knowledge which will enable them to cope when life sends challenges their way. And our need for meaning and purpose continues beyond childhood to form the warp and weft of our lives. (more…)
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We're so pleased to be working alongside Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust to be offering support to the amazing professionals who are doing such a vital job on the frontline. www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/nsft-suffolk-mind-mental-health-support-7071474
New mental health support for frontline coronavirus staff
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NSFT has launched a new mental health support system for health and care staff during the coronavirus pandemic.Are you looking for a lockdown challenge? Why not take on 100 Miles for Suffolk Mind? Run, walk, hop or dance your way to completing the miles. Lola the dog has been loving the challenge! giving.suffolkmind.org.uk/events-and-challenges/100-miles-for-suffolk-mind
A huge thank you to Tesco Extra for raising an amazing £772.92 in food vouchers for our Housing Projects. Lizzy, our Fundraising Coordinator happily picked them up last night. Thank you.
Are you children struggling to sleep at the moment? Our Children and Young People’s Facilitator, Louise Harris talks about the importance of sleep and how she has helped her five-year-old to get better sleep during the pandemic. www.suffolkmind.org.uk/meeting-our-childrens-need-for-sleep-during-lockdown/
Thank you to East Anglian Daily Times for sharing our exciting news! www.eadt.co.uk/news/health/national-award-for-charity-suffolk-mind-6918378
Suffolk mental health charity wins national award for its services
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Local mental health charity Suffolk Mind has won a national award in recognition of its services to helping those in need. The Suffolk-based charity won...
Mums Matter is a new six week course that has been designed for mums in the Ipswich area who are experiencing mental health challenges in the perinatal period. If you have symptoms such as worrying thoughts, anxiety and postnatal depression, we can help: https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/services/mums-matter/
With the clocks going back this weekend, the latest blog from @SuffolkMind's @jonneal_UK, which focuses on helping our #mentalhealth over the winter months, is a must read.
Check it out at https://www.keepmovingsuffolk.com/the-clocks-are-going-back/
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A huge thank you to Councillor James Finch for choosing Suffolk Mind as the Chairman's Charity of the Year. It has been a fantastic 18 months.
Happy Birthday for Sunday Lee. Thank you for asking people to support Suffolk Mind.
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