Art in Minds Foundation

I have my first solo exhibition in 10 years opening on September 7th 2024 showing my artwork and mental health journey over the past few years. Please PM me if you would like an invitation to the private view. Jayne Gaze.

INNERSCAPES - A SOLO EXHIBITION BY ARTERY RESIDENT ARTIST JAYNE GAZE - The Artery Studios Saturday 7th Sept - Monday 16th September

https://outsidein.org.uk/news/opportunity-city-states-and-outside-in-fashion-art-fund-raising-project/

Opportunity: City States and Outside In - fashion/art fund-raising project | Outside In Outside In are joining forces with pioneering art and fashion brand City States and are looking for two artists to get involved and profile their work

I am in lock down in Spain and coping the best way I know which is to process and express how I am feeling through painting and writing. I lost my recording equipment in the devastating floods in September so this is recorded on my mobile hence the quality is not great but friends have encouraged me to share it so here it is. I hope that it helps others so please feel free to share. If my voice sounds a little shaky that's because I am feeling afraid, vulnerable and worried for myself, my family, friends, neighbours and our world right now. Take care and stay safe lovely folks x

BeStillJayneGaze I am in lock down in Spain and coping the best way that I know how which is to write and try to process and express how I am feeling through my music. I lost all my recording equipment in the devastat

Worcester Wellbeing Event at Worcester Guildhall | Workshop/Course | Worcester|Worcestershire

http://www.visitworcestershire.org/thedms.aspx?dms=3&feature=1004&venue=1391093 Worcester wellbeing hub are running an event at the Guildhall tomorrow showcasing what services are available in the county.

visitworcestershire.org Look after your Wellbeing with a host of different services, activities and workshops.

The Telegraph

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have spent months emphasising the importance of speaking about mental health.

AIMs is concluding after 14 years | Art in Minds Foundation

We have a sad announcement to make. Letters are being sent out during this week, but you can read the news in the linked website post. Please remember that AIMs will live on in all those that have been helped and in all those who made it possible. A big THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us over the years.

artinminds.org.uk Unfortunately, after 14 brilliant years, AIMs sadly has to announce that we are concluding. Thank you all those who made it possible to help so many.

How one woman beat her mental illness by helping others - BBC News

An inspiring story from Australia.

bbc.co.uk Australian Jessica May overcame acute anxiety by setting up a recruitment firm for people with mental and physical disabilities.

M&S is launching special cafes where people can chat about mental health

metro.co.uk It's a new project in collaboration with Ruby Wax.

Online support groups helped me when no one else was there for me | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems

http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/online-support-groups-helped-me-when-no-one-else-was-there-for-me/ #.WLWQiG_yi00 Have you experienced support online?

mind.org.uk Craig blogs about his experiences of peer support through social media, and offers some tips for anyone seeking support online.

There won't be our usual open members meeting tomorrow (Friday 23rd Feb) Apologies - Our next scheduled meeting will take place on Friday 24th March 2017 at Cafe Bliss, We will see you then :)

FOR 20% off TODAY ONLY use discount code CHOP20 and raise funds for AIMs.....

'Creativity improves wellbeing': art transforms mental health ward

theguardian.com A psychiatric ward in London has been given a makeover, with work donated by artists and workshops for patients

Mind

Today us a day for self care

For many people, whether they are in a relationship or not, can be hard.

Over the years, you've told us the 'perfect' relationships you see on TV, in advertising and on social media at this time of year can make you feel like you're not good enough or alone.

So this year, let's focus on looking after ourselves. Share our info and let people struggling today know they are not alone. www.mind.org.uk/information-support/valentines-day/

Blurt Foundation

Depression brings a whole heap of horrid symptoms to our door. We have no energy, problems sleeping, struggle to make decisions and lose interest in things which once brought us joy – to name just a few.

Depression can also really limit our concentration and memory. It can be frustrating and disorientating (and sometimes a bit embarrassing too) – we walk into a room and can’t remember why, we leave our keys in the door, we feel like we never get anything done because we can’t remember what it is we were supposed to do. It can feel like we’re wading through treacle, our brains just don’t work as quickly and efficiently as they once did. And boy, do we notice it.

Mindapples | Love your mind

http://mindapples.org/ This is an interesting concept - Have you had your 5 a day for your mind? What would they be?

mindapples.org

BBC One's Big Painting Challenge to put artists through 'boot camp' - BBC News

Will you be watching? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38596954

bbc.co.uk A new BBC One show will see 10 budding painters vie to be crowned Britain's best amateur artist.

SANE Mental Health Charity

It may sound flippant but as always make sure you are taking care of yourself. First post of the new year :)

Do you agree?

Seasonal wishes to all, however you wish to spend it. Please be kind and respectful to yourselves and each other, this can be a difficult time. We look forward to all of the challenges, adventures and experiences of 2017. Best wishes. All at AIM's.

Please pass on, save and share these resources as you see fit.
Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans 116 123
Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247
Mind 0300 123 3393
Age UK 0800 169 6565
Thank you

Still time to order just in time for Xmas featuring artwork by our founder Jayne Gaze. :) and 10% proceeds go towards the work of Art in Minds Foundation

"I wish I'd known about it earlier" - Rethink Mental Illness, the mental health charity

Did you know..... Rethink Mental Illness has its own phone-line for help and advice if you are worried about yourself or someone else. check out this article for more details https://www.rethink.org/news-views/2016/11/advice-and-information-line-win-asn?utm_source=email&utm_medium=informz&utm_campaign=blank

Phone: 0300 5000 927 (local call costs apply, open 9.30 – 4pm, Mon –Fri)

Email: [email protected]

Write to: PO Box 17106, Birmingham, B9 9LL

rethink.org

‘No Time for Tears’ exhibition by John Sheehy to open at Outpost | Peter Bedford Housing Association

AIMs member John Sheehy has an exhibition in London from now until January 2017. We hope to get to see it. All the best John. If you manage to go why not send us an e-mail let us know what you think and we can include it in our newsletter?

John Sheehy – ‘No Time for Tears’
16th November – 31st January 2017
Paintings, prints, poetry and music
A partnership with PBHA, Crisis and Mind Islington

Preview: Weds 16th Nov – 6.00-8.30pm

Outpost – Shop | Gallery | Community Hub
546 Holloway Road
Islington
N7 6JP

http://peterbedford.org.uk/no-time-for-tears-exhibition-by-john-sheehy-to-open-at-outpost/

peterbedford.org.uk

Timeline Photos

Great day today and the Community Connect Xmas Fayre. Thanks to all that came and said Hi :)