Mind Haven

Hello! This page was lost for a little while, but thankfully we've found it 🙂
Winter can be a tough time for some and the lead up to Christmas can be very hard too, for many reasons.
Whatever the weather, the season, the reason.... Mind Haven is here. We are a supportive group, in a very relaxed, restful environment.
Our group runs on Wednesdays at 19.45 studio
21A High St, Lyndhurst SO43 7BB ✨

Mind Haven updated their address.

Come along for some rest and relaxation at this evenings Mind Haven group. We have our monthly meditation session tonight,
19.30-21.00 @ Lyndhurst Community Centre

Good morning 🦋

We hope you have a lovely BH weekend.
For those of you who are struggling, reach out.
You are worthy of help, love and understanding.
A conversation with another can help change our perspective, lighten the load and most importantly, opening-up saves lives.

MH x

🌻Please share so we can reach those who could benefit, thank you for your support!🦋

Mind Haven has kindly been donated this beautiful French, shabby chic wardrobe and is open to offers!
Once the bidding is complete, please donate to our cause via Just giving:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/mind-haven-support-group

All proceeds will cover the cost of facilitating the group. Where required, we aim to provide therapy from outside resources; this is for those of us who will benefit from extra support or those at crisis point who simply cannot wait for a referral from their GP, and those who feel unable to reach out and ask for help anywhere else.

Please consider donating to Mind Haven with anything you have that we can auction on here. Your support is gratefully appreciated.

🥀 Why men are at a greater risk of death by su***de 🥀

Symptoms of depression sometimes manifest differently in men than in women, which may explain why signs are often missed by loved ones and physicians. Cultural expectations can also play a role in why men fail to seek help when they are feeling hopeless or suicidal. Fortunately, there are treatments available that can help men learn to cope, feel better, and get back to their usual selves.

Traditional male gender roles discourage emotional expression:

Men are sometimes told they need to be tough and feel that they should not need to ask for help. Such rigid gender norms may make it difficult for men to reach out and ask for support when they need it.

Depression is more often undiagnosed in men:

Some men do not disclose feelings of depression to their doctors. When they do, it is often described in terms of having problems at work or in relationships, and tend describe their feelings as "stress" rather than sadness or hopelessness.

Men are less likely to seek help for emotional problems:

Research suggests that depression is diagnosed less frequently in men because of the tendency to deny illness, self-monitor symptoms, and self-treat.
Men are more likely to self-treat symptoms of depression with alcohol and other substances.

Ways to help reduce male su***de:

Identify men who are at risk and offer support.
Teach coping and problem-solving skills to help manage challenges with work, relationships, and health issues.
Make mental health support options readily available.
Create opportunities that bring groups of people together so that they can form social connections and find support.
In crisis, restrict access to any means of su***de and seek urgent care.

5 reasons why talking about mental health matters 🌦️

1) To combat mental health stigma.

Mental illness still has a lot of stigma attached to it, despite the growing focus on mental health in recent years. The stigma surrounding mental health can prevent us from recognizing when we need to reach out for help. For example, some of us might avoid talking about mental health problems if we’re worry about facing discrimination for it at work or being treated differently by our loved ones or community. Talking openly about mental health issues, including mental illness, can help break down these barriers. Discussions help us understand just how common mental illness is, providing us with opportunities to correct misconceptions and feel better about asking for help.

2. To Understand You’re Not Alone

While the number of mental health issues are increasing, this doesn’t necessarily mean that mental illness is starting to occur more often; being more open about mental health could help explain this increase. If we talk more about mental health, it could mean more of us may seek treatment and be diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Keeping discussions going about mental health likely makes us feel comfortable enough to recognize when we need help.

3. To Encourage Care And Support

Talking about mental health in general encourages us to seek help, especially once we realise we’re not alone, and the more we talk about it, the more likely we’ll feel comfortable seeking care and support.

4. To Lower The Risk Of Su***de

Openly discussing mental health in society helps break down stigma surrounding mental illness while also reminds us that help is available and we’re not struggling alone. Talking about mental health can encourage those having thoughts of su***de or dealing with severe mental illness to reach out to others for help before it's too late.

5. To Maintain Good Mental Health

Mental illness isn’t the only aspect of mental health. Discussing mental health overall can help encourage us to maintain our mental wellbeing on a regular basis. Discussions that include tips or information on how to boost or care for our mental health and wellbeing can benefit everyone, whether we struggle with occasional mental health issues or a severe mental health disorder. Maintaining a sound mental wellbeing is an important part of staying healthy overall and enjoying an improved quality of life. For some, this might mean getting help for an existing mental health disorder. For others, this might mean taking steps to better manage overall mental health through healthy living and stress reduction techniques like mindfulness, exercise and support groups.

The spring and early summer months see the highest rates of su***de, and many people experience increased depression and anxiety.
If you notice a change in your mood or mental health during the spring, you are not alone. Please do contact us on here if you are in need of someone to talk to.
During lockdown, we had a sense that everyone was having a tough time, and that if you were feeling low that was normal. As we emerge, there may be a perception that everyone else is having fun, which could be especially detrimental if you're still struggling.
If you are able to, try some of these ideas to get yourself out of your current headspace - you deserve a break:
Take a stroll through a nearby park or forest, perhaps take some photos.
Join a gardening group or get out in your own garden; gardening is a popular preventative solution to poor mental health.
Spring is the perfect time to go out and start a new hobby, such as yoga, meditation or swimming.
If you’re the arty type, take a pad out on a walk and paint out in the open.
Sit under a tree and start a journal.
Try to be at one with nature; it is a healer.
Pick up the phone and talk to somebody about how you're feeling. It can make such a difference.

Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love and If you wouldn't say it to a loved one, don't say it to yourself 💛 🌻

Good morning! The ☀️ is shining, try to get outside, even for 5 minutes. Exposure to sunlight increases your serotonin and helps you stave off Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and sun exposure can also help people with anxiety and depression, especially in combination with other treatments.
Working in tandem with serotonin is melatonin, a chemical in your brain that lulls you into slumber and one that sun also helps your body produce 🌞 go get some....it's free!

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Please donate to our cause via Just giving: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mind-haven-support-group
All proceeds will cover the cost of facilitating the group. Where required, we aim to provide therapy from outside resources; this is for those of us who will benefit from extra support or those at crisis point who simply cannot wait for a referral from their GP, and those who feel unable to reach out and ask for help anywhere else.

Mind Haven aims to provide a safe, healing place for those of us who struggle with mental health, directly or indirectly.
It is well-documented that support groups can decrease the sense of isolation that is often felt by those of us who are suffering mentally; feeling alone can affect our self-esteem and confidence. A healthy, supportive group could be the first step in a person's wellness journey.
The group will focus on a broad range of subjects, such as grief, loneliness, trauma, depression, anxiety.
Mind Haven’s aim is to bring people together, in a non-clinical place of emotional safety, to make sure no one feels alone.

There are many online options for learning, working, catching up with friends etc, but this is no substitute for human contact and the enjoyment we can get out of face-to-face situations and events. The majority of us have experienced a sense isolation over the last two years or more which has emphasised the importance of human connection; throughout the pandemic, we’ve been deprived of the most basic social interactions: going to family or work events, going to see a friend’s new-born baby, or right to the other extreme, where we’ve missed the chance to console an ill or dying relative. Missing these important moments in our lives has been traumatic and lonely for many people. Due to some of the things we’ve encountered throughout our lives, we may be carrying around a lot of pain, trauma and sadness. This group is here to help ease these feelings.

Together we are stronger.