Chairman’s Charity Walk – one stage down, nine to go!
The Chairman of the Suffolk County Council, Councillor James Finch, who has chosen Suffolk Mind as his charity of the year for 2019/2020, began his mission of completing 10 fundraising walks, along the Stour Valley Path for Suffolk Mind at the weekend. He was joined by Jeannette Finch and Juliet Allerton. In his own words, this is how they got on… (more…)
Author: Kristina Brinkley
The Value of Space…and the Cost of Congestion
COMING SOON: Spring 2020
At Quay Place in Ipswich in Spring 2020, Suffolk Mind is organising a conference looking at how space can be a positive influence on mental health. Suffolk Mind’s Ezra Hewing looks at the value of space, and how it can be a barrier or an enabler to getting key emotional needs met.
If you’re interested in being part of the debate, perhaps contributing research or speaking at our conference, email ginny.idehen@suffolkmind.org.uk. (more…)
Author: Kristina Brinkley
Suffolk Food Hall – Charity of the Year
The team at the Suffolk Food Hall have chosen Suffolk Mind as one of their chosen charities of the year for 2019 and are supporting us with many events and activities throughout the year. They update us on what they’re doing for Suffolk Mind.
Author: Kristina Brinkley
Sleep: Have you found your sleep pattern?
Staying well – we know we need the right diet and regular exercise. And we know we need the right amount of sleep. But why are so many of us struggling with poor sleeping patterns? Ezra Hewing, Head of Mental Health Education at Suffolk Mind explains more.
Finding the right sleep pattern
Are you or is somebody you know stuck in a bad sleep pattern? As any parent knows, trying to get small children into the habit of going to bed and waking up at the right time can be hard work – especially when parents are need of sleep too! Establishing regular going to bed and getting up time takes effort. And that’s because sleep patterns are a learnt behaviour – for children and adults.
Author: Kristina Brinkley
Achievement: small steps are the way to start
Written by Ezra Hewing, Head of Mental Health Education, Suffolk Mind
We all need to feel that we are achieving things and growing. These don’t have to be huge achievements either. Achievements can be small tasks, like cooking a meal for ourselves, which gives us the sense that we are in control of our lives and managing. Achievement is good for our self-esteem; especially if we are doing something we are good at and learning to get better.
Author: Kristina Brinkley
What does stress tell us?
April is Stress Awareness Month but what is stress? The Head of Mental health Education at Suffolk Mind, Ezra Hewing tells us more…
Mental health is a spectrum…
The way we see mental health has changed. Thanks in part to celebrities being more open about their mental health, we feel better able to talk about our mental too. All of us have mental health and our mental health can fluctuate too – depending in part on how we respond to stress. (more…)
Author: Kristina Brinkley
How to Nourish the Brains of Our Young People
Written by Charlie Green, Emotional Needs & Resources Trainer at Suffolk Mind and Lead Trainer on Early Minds and Easy Minds Training Program reaching Schools in Suffolk.
We all know that helping to nurture the mental health of the young people in our lives needs to be a priority, but in this busy world we live in, how do we go about it while keeping all the other plates spinning?
Below are 5 bite sized ideas to help you nourish the brains of young people in your life. (more…)
Author: Kristina Brinkley
Attention – an emotional need and a resource
Written by Ezra Hewing, Head of Mental Health Education, Suffolk Mind
Attention is an important emotional need. Sometimes people who are obviously in need of attention are dismissed as needy attention seekers, but this is unhelpful and doesn’t support their emotional health and mental wellbeing. We all need attention and we could help each other in healthier ways by exchanging positive attention. (more…)
Author: Kristina Brinkley
Jon Neal: My RED January experience
As Jon Neal, the Chief Executive of Suffolk Mind gets ready for RED January 2019, he reflects on his experience last year.
When I first heard about RED January I thought it sounded like an interesting way to raise money for Suffolk Mind through a bit of sponsorship activity.
I hadn’t taken part in any meaningful physical activity (running around after my kids aside) since playing badminton in my early thirties…occasionally. And before then, not since doing PE at school…which I dropped in my options aged 14.
So I wasn’t exactly the fittest person around. (more…)
Author: Kristina Brinkley
Get moving: just enough to make a difference!
Written by Ezra Hewing, Head of Mental Health Education, Suffolk Mind
How much moving do I need to do?
So you’ve got into a good routine over the summer months, perhaps going to the gym in the evenings or leaving the car at home and walking to work if you live nearby. But as the nights draw in over the winter months, the sofa looks ever more tempting when you get in from work and staying under the duvet seems a far better option than getting up to go for a morning run.
Author: Kristina Brinkley
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Who's up for a Halloween Quiz Night supporting Suffolk Mind? On Wednesday 30th October at Endeavour House, get your friends together, get dressed up and enjoy a spooking night of quizzing and have a go on the raffle too! All in aid of Suffolk Mind as part of the Chairmans Charity support this year. Email chairman@suffolk.gov.uk for tickets
For World Mental Health Day yesterday, Ipswich Town Football Club released this fantastic video featuring Luke Chambers, Flynn Downes, Jordan Hackold and our CEO Jon Neal talking about their own experiences with mental health.
Thanks to everyone who was involved in making and took part in this and shared personal stories. .
For more information about our services visit: www.suffolkmind.org.uk
#worldmentalhealthday #suffolkmind #itfc #lukechambers #flynndownes
We've had such a fantastic morning with St Helen's Primary School at the official launch of our EARLY Minds project!
Our EARLY Minds programme aims to prevent mental ill health and promote wellbeing in primary school children. It introduces helpful patterns that underpin good mental health in all children and young people for the rest of their lives through stories, exploratory questions, activities and games.
For more details about our EARLY Minds project, visit our website: www.suffolkmind.org.uk/for-organisations/schools/early-minds/ #WorldMentalHealthDay
Our minds can often get neglected during the everyday hustle and bustle of our busy lives, so we are taking some time out to think about what is really important to us on #worldmentalhealthday
We are extremely proud to be supporting Suffolk Mind in 2019. The team will be home baking some goodies to help our fundraising efforts this weekend, so if you are visiting, please bring some extra pennies. Thank you 🌲🐒
Today, 10th October, is World Mental Heath Day. Don't let them suffer in silence... we're all in this together ❤️
Suffolk Mind, promoting mental wellbeing for everyone.
#MentalHealth #wellbeing #WorldMentalHealthDay
We've had such a fantastic morning with St Helen's Primary School at the official launch of our EARLY Minds project! The programme aims to prevent mental ill health and promote wellbeing in primary school children. More info: https://t.co/YJr0fl27QR #WorldMentalHealthDay
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We're so pleased to continue to work with
@IpswichTown, to raise awareness of mental health - helping in our mission of making Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health. #WorldMentalHealthDay
Art and performance can be a powerful place to explore issues surrounding mental health. We’ve previously worked with @SuffolkMind on a number of theatre-based workshops exploring mental well-being. Check them out for information and guidance this #WorldMentalHealthDay
Fundraising Events
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Great East Run - Danny Smy (1)
Event Date: 22/09/2019
Danny is running in the Great East Run half marathon on Sunday 22nd September, covering a 13 mile route across Ipswich. -
Karen Webb - Great East Run Half Marathon (1)
Event Date: 22/09/2019
I have been training for this event this year as part of an effort to get fitter and improve my mental health. I have an anxiety disorder and Suffolk Mind has been a great source of information and support for me; so I would love to repay this by contributing in my small way.
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Matthew Long's Sudbury to the Sea Kayak Challenge (1)
Event Date: 14/09/2019
Matthew is kayaking from Sudbury to the coast on Saturday 14th September, all to raise money for Suffolk Mind; it is an organised event by the River Stour Trust and is 24 ½ miles over two days.
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Ska'd 4life (1)
Event Date: 09/11/2019
The band Ska'd 4life are hosting a fundraising dance on Saturday 9th November to raise money and awareness for Suffolk Mind.
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Suffolk County Council Chairman’s Charity (5)
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We are delighted that the Chairman of the Suffolk County Council, Councillor James Finch, has chosen Suffolk Mind as his charity of the year, helping us in our aim of making Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health.
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Suffolk Food Hall (1)
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The team at the Suffolk Food Hall have chosen Suffolk Mind as one of their chosen charities of the year for 2019 and are supporting us with many events and activities throughout the year.
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TMJ (1)
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TMJ Interiors was established in 1981, and has become a leader in specialist joinery and the interior fit-out industry. We manufacture and install quality joinery for the commercial, residential and specialist sectors, and we pride ourselves on our highly skilled and dedicated team. This year, we
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