Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and substance abuse affect a significant minority of service personnel and veterans. Experiences during service and the transition to civilian life mean that, for some, mental health problems are triggered by particular circumstances.
The Minded Clinic provides yoga therapy and mindfulness sessions and courses. Their staff are all trained by the Minded Yoga Therapy program and have worked with the NHS, mental health organisations, social work and voluntary services.
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13 June 2017
When terrible things happen, like the recent incidents in London and Manchester, it can have a huge lasting impact on how we feel, even if we are not involved directly. Some common reactions are to feel angry, fearful, anxious or stressed, or perhaps sad or hopeless. If you are living with an existing mental health problem, events like these could trigger these feelings or make them harder to deal with. Here are some resources you might find helpful, from Mind, the national mental health charity,
10 April 2018
Free to access for anyone in London or surrounding areas with forces experience. Partners or dependants or family members are also welcome to get in touch. Six-week courses include the following topics: Anxiety, Self-esteem, Assertiveness, Anger and Stress. Mind in Haringey also offers an Art group, and One-to-One counselling for up to 10 weeks. Read more about support for Veterans at Mind in Haringey
Public Health England launched England's first NHS campaign to improve mental health literacy this week.
The Every Mind Matters campaign is designed to help people, including patients and staff, discover simple steps to achieve better mental health. At its heart is a website full of expert advice and practical tips, including a free online tool which helps adults to build an action plan to deal with stress and anxiety, boost their mood, improve their sleep and help them feel more in control.
Money and mental health are often linked. Poor mental health can make managing money harder, and worrying about money can make your mental health worse. Looking for information about welfare and benefits, and the form-filling that can accompany a claim, can also be a stressful experience. The document Help in Camden with welfare advice lists local organisations who may be able to help.
A personal health budget gives you greater choice and control over the way that your health and wellbeing needs are met. Personal health budgets are planned and agreed between you and your care coordinator, with the budget used to tailor services and support to improve your health outcomes.
14 December 2017
Christmas and the New Year can be a stressful time. Whatever you need to know about coping with stress, anxiety or depression, NHS Choices Moodzone is here to help, and for young people Young Mental Health offers advice and help on mental health problems.
