Episode 12- The Future of Mental Health

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What do you do to stay mindful? Maybe exercising, meditation, staring at a glitter jar, breathing techniques or practising gratitude? Or you might be thinking, I’m not really sure what that is?… 

Whatever your understanding or current habits , this is the place for you! Following the easing of lockdown in the UK, this week’s topic seemed like an apt choice. It’s also Mental Health Awareness Day on the 10th October – perhaps this episode may give you some ideas in advance and help you to reflect on what you are doing regularly to boost your own mental wellbeing.  

  In Jack’s 12th episode, another two-parter,  he chats to Jess and Joe from Hertfordshire Mind Network. The charity support all over 18s in Hertfordshire, as well as offering specific support to children and young people over the age of 10. They talk about what the mental health charity do to support children, young people and their parents and carers, as well as professionals working with them. They reflect on how Covid has affected how they run the service and impacted upon service user; discuss some practical tips to help with anxiety; debate the pros and cons of social media for mental health  and,  of course, their ideas for what the future of mental health may look like.  

 Jack was also very excited to speak to Ros from Mindful Magic, Royston which is a mindfulness ‍♂️ group aimed at children between 5-10 years old.   Not only does Jack find out about the group,  they share ideas about techniques for children (and adults) to relax, unwind and be in tune to their feelings and why that’s so important. Listen out for the shark breath! Ros takes us through a guided meditation and hopefully, everyone is feeling zen by the end of the episode… It’s a super line-up, not to be missed! 

Mentions/links 

Hertfordshire Mind Network deliver essential mental health support in Hertfordshire, providing a diverse range of services from their seven Wellbeing Centres and other venues across all ten districts of the county. Funded locally, services are available to all residents in Hertfordshire over the age of 18 and they also provide dedicated services for 10-18 year olds.  

Mindful Magic, Royston 

UK Safer Internet Centre – Social media guides  

Kellie Ahl – creative workshops 

Glitter jars