WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

World Mental Health Day takes place on the 10th October to raise awareness of mental health issues. Around 1 in 4 of us will experience mental health issues at some point in our lives and the remaining 3 will know someone experiencing a problem.

On Mental Health Day why not take a ½ hour to yourself to engage in Wellbeing Activities which your colleagues have created:

• Guided Meditation with SERC Lecturer, Colleen Cairns Click here
• Armchair Yoga and breathing exercises, Linda Martin click here

Autumn Wellness program

Autumn Wellness Campaign session available for “Managing Mental Health During Covid-19” on Wednesday 14th October 2020 at 1.00 pm for approx. 45 mins. To register click here and if you wish to access at a later date you must register as normal for the event prior to the Live date.

Wellbeing Sessions

To celebrate World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10th October 2020 Inspire Wellbeing will be staging an exciting one-day programme of events on Facebook – 'The Wellbeing Sessions will be Live' – promoting wellbeing and the various forms that positive mental health can take. From morning yoga and live music to advice, discussions and insights, there's something for everyone.

They want to raise awareness and contribute to ensuring that people dealing with mental ill health receive the support they need, while living full and dignified lives.

Each event will centre on one of the 'Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing' themes:

Be active, Connect, Give, Keep learning, Take notice

The event will take place on the Inspire Wellbeing charity facebook page from 9am: https://www.facebook.com/InspireWBGroup/

For more information visit: inspirewellbeing.org/news/2020/september/world-mental-health-day-2020

The Inspire Support Hub also provides a wide range of resources and information to support your wellbeing. Visit: www.inspiresupporthub.org and can be accessed by using SERCSTAF

The Department for Communities and the Department of Health have partnered have created Covid Wellbeing NI online hub. On this website you will find a comprehensive range of information, self-help guides and ways to access help to support your mental health and wellbeing. As the guidance around Covid19 changes and/or new ways of accessing support emerge the resource is updated weekly.

Self Help Toolkit click here

Click here to access full site

SERC’s Mental Health First Aiders

If you are experiencing a mental health issue or emotional distress the Colleges Mental Health First Aiders are able to give you initial support and signpost you the appropriate help if required and it is all in confidence. Mental Health First Aiders can be contacted directly during remote working. For details Click here