Posted on: 13 January 2022
Blue Monday falls on 17 January, it is thought to be the most difficult day of the year but this is just a myth, we can all experience good and bad days anytime - good mental health matters every day of the year.
So, on 17 January, we are supporting Brew Monday – a day to help us to remember that the simple act of reaching out could help someone who is lonely, isolated and struggling with their mental health and that this is something that we could do any day of the year.
Brew Monday is an opportunity for us to contact someone who might need us, to make a brew or a coffee and to sit down, listen to and connect with someone we care about.
You could…..
- make your colleague a ‘brew’, ask how they are and let them know how much you value working with them or pick up the phone to a colleague that you haven’t seen recently due to working from home or because of illness and ask how they are. This gesture could make such a difference
or….
- contact that person who is on your mind, the person you have been meaning to call, it may be a friend or family member, call and check that they are okay and let them know that they are not alone
and don’t forget to be kind to yourself….
It has never been more important as we continue to cope with the Covid pandemic, to think about our mental health and support each other.
If you are struggling and need to talk to someone urgently, anyone at any time on any day can call CNWL's Single Point of Access on: 0800 0234 650
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Helpful Organisations and Resources |
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Age UK England
Information and support for older people |
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Beat Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at HelpFinder. |
0808 801 0677 (adult helpline)
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CALM-Campaign Against Living Miserably
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https://www.thecalmzone.net/about-calm/what-is-calm/ CALM helpline Open 5pm – midnight
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Combat Stress Treatment and support for armed forces veterans who have mental health problems. |
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The Compassionate Friends Provides support to bereaved families after the death of a child. |
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Cruse Bereavement Care Information and support after a bereavement.
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Drinkaware |
https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/support-services/alcohol-support-services |
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Every Mind Matters-Looking After Your Mental Health, how to access help (NHS)
NHS campaign that encourages adults to be more aware of their mental health and help them discover simple steps to look after their mental health and wellbeing. Every Mind Matters is a digital hub (including an online tool) that offers a range of useful resources, helping you spot the signs of common mental health concerns, offers practical self-care tips and guidance and, importantly, explains when to seek further support. It has an NHS-approved online tool, which helps you build ‘your mind plan’ to help you deal with stress and anxiety, boost your mood, improve your sleep and help you feel more in control
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https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
How to deal with change and uncertainty during COVID-19 - Every Mind Matters - NHS (www.nhs.uk) |
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Help is at Hand - a practical and emotional guide for people bereaved by suicide |
https://www.nhs.uk/livewell/suicide/documents/help%20is%20at%20hand.pdf |
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Information and resources about safety planning |
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Kooth Provides online mental health support for children and young people (from age 11 until their 26th birthday). Access to professional help and support from qualified counsellors 7 days per week, until 10pm. An adult struggling due the mental health of their child can get access kooth. |
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LGBT Foundation Advice, support and information for people identifying as LGBTQ+.
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https://lgbt.foundation/news/lgbt-christmas-survival-guide/257
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Men's Advice Line Confidential advice and support for men who have experienced domestic violence and abuse by a current or ex-partner or family member. |
Men's Advice Line |
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Mind |
Mind Infoline: Tel: 0300 123 3393 (9am-6pm Mon-Fri) Text: 86463 https://www.mind.org.uk/
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The Mix provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile.
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Money Helper Provides free and impartial money advice. |
tel:+44-800-138-7777
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline |
0808 2000 247
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
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Papyrus Papyrus is a national confidential helpline for any young people (under 35) at risk of suicide, or anyone worried about a young person at risk of suicide. The helpline is open 9am until midnight, every day of the year |
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Rethink |
Rethink Mental Illness Advice Line: Tel: 0300 5000 927 (9:30-4pm Mon-Fri)
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Samaritans |
Tel: 116 123 (24 hour, free to call) or email jo@samaritans.org or write us a letter
https://media.samaritans.org/documents/Brew_Monday_2020_tips_leaflet.pdf
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Silverline Friendship and advice for older people The Silver Line is a free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
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Stay Alive App This app is a pocket suicide prevention resource packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide. StayAlive app is intended as a self-help and educational tool and is not intended as a substitute for professional services. It can link users to local crisis services across BLMK. The StayAlive app is available for iOS and Android on Google Play and Apple app store |
https://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/find-help-now/stay-alive-app/
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Stand Alone Charity supporting adults who are estranged (not in contact) from their family. |
https://www.standalone.org.uk/
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Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service North West London |
Email sbls@bwwmind.org.uk
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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) Emotional and practical support and local groups for anyone bereaved or affected by suicide. |
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Shout support for children and young people who are struggling to cope |
Text 85258 |
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Talk to Frank Support for substance use |
0300 123 6600 |