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Sophie’s charity walk for North Kent Mind

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Donate to Sophie’s GoFundMe on behalf of North Kent Mind

‘My new years resolution for 2021 was to push myself and do something that would challenge me. So, I decided on setting myself the goal of two long walks. The first one will take place on Sunday 11th April, where my dad and I are attempting to walk a 28 mile stretch of the River Medway, starting in Tonbridge and ending at Rochester castle. The second walk will hopefully be the circumference of Jersey island, a 48 mile walk, sometime in the summer (COVID permitting).

I would greatly appreciate any donations and I have chosen a charity (North Kent Mind) that has true meaning to my family and I, as I myself have had anxiety since my early teenage years. It affects my life and my loved ones on a daily basis, I’ve lost aspirations and even hobbies to my anxiety over the years. It has made some of, what should be, the best time of my life the most difficult. I’ve also experienced mental health issues from a different perspective, as a supportive family member, who at times can feel helpless when trying to care for my gran.

I think, especially because of what the last year has caused people to experience, everyone knows someone or has themselves experienced mental health issues. This is why I have chosen North Kent Mind to raise some money for a charity, whilst accomplishing my new years resolution, because no one should ever have to experience mental health issues on their own.’

University Support Group

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A friendly online group for young people in 6th form or their 1st year of university. This is a safe space to support each other and prepare for the challenges that come with starting university. Topics may include; challenges with COVID-19, Mindfulness skills for managing stress, creating an effective coursework structure etc. This group is peer led which means we focus on whatever you want support with (to download poster please click here).

Wednesday’s 1-2pm via ZOOM (starting 13th January 2021)

To register, please complete the form

Mental Health Crisis Survey, can you help us?

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If you or the person you care for has had a mental health crisis we would like to hear from you. 

We have developed a short survey to hear about your experiences as we are looking to improve mental health crisis care in Kent and Medway.We are looking to hear from you if you or your loved one has:      

  • Been taken to a place of safety (usually a hospital) by the Police, otherwise known as S136·        
  • Been hospitalised as a result of mental ill health       
  • Been under the care of the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team ·         
  • Attended A & E when experiencing a mental health crisis to receive support·         
  • Attended a safe haven or a crisis café

Please follow this link to the survey https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/KMs136/

This survey is open until midday on the 4 January 2021.

The survey is anonymous and the results will be shared with the S136 Improvement Group as well as the Local Mental Health User Voice Networks. 

Thank you in advance for completing the survey and please share as appropriate.

Young Persons – Wellbeing Workshop (17-25’s)

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North Kent Mind is running a digitally based programme throughout December to help address the challenges people face in experiencing mental health and emotional issues. Our goal is to work together to learn and develop coping mechanisms and create positive change.

These sessions are designed for people who are looking to increase their knowledge of common mental health issues and want to become more self-aware, through group workshops and additional self-help resources. For further information please download the Wellbeing Workshop poster.

Attendance is by booking registration. Please register via this form