Mind Your Head

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If you believe the person has an immediate suicide plan and means to carry it out then do not leave them alone — get help immediately by phoning 999. Supporting/Living with Someone Who is Struggling with their Mental Health

After the assessment, a member of the team will be in touch with a decision for your suitability for the service. Our first fundraising event was the Round Spiggie Fun Run and Walk which took place in August 2005. Entrants were able to walk or run a 5k or 10k route around the beautiful Spiggie Loch in South Mainland, Shetland. Due to the success of this event, we decided to hold it as our annual fundraising event. The event has grown significantly over the years and in 2013, more than 600 people took part. Of equal importance to the funds raised is the statement that the event makes about mental health, where people are becoming more open about their personal situation and others less frightened by the taboo of mental health. Milestones Please follow manufacturer’s instructions regarding the SAD lamps. Mind Your Head will not be held accountable for any injuries or misuse of this device. Samaritans: Provides emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide.Launched a series of films that featured three local men who spoke openly about their struggles with their mental health and wellbeing Grubby Hut Sessions: Staff visit businesses and workplaces to talk to employees about the importance of looking after not only their own mental health, but that of their colleagues' as well. You have been advised to avoid bright light or are taking medication that make cause photo-sensitivity

Are you living with/looking after/caring for someone who is struggling with their mental health? Is this person your parent, sibling, child, family member, or friend? Launching on Thursday 9th November, the café will run on the second Thursday of every month from 6.30-8pm and will be open to everyone. Don't be afraid to ask someone if they have had suicidal thoughts or if they are thinking of suicide. There is a misconception that by simply asking, you are putting the idea into their head. Openly listening and discussing someone's thoughts of suicide can be a source of relief for them. As mentioned above, asking and listening can be one of the most important steps you can take in supporting someone. It is often our personal hunches that makes us aware that someone we know might be struggling, even if they say they are fine. In that situation what can you do? Workshops - Mind Your Head staff can deliver primary and secondary workshops around mental health and wellbeing. These workshops can be tailored to respond to current needs.Now: We are currently working alongside NHS Shetland in developing a Distress Brief Intervention Service. Well Youth is Mind Your Head's most recently launched service. We offer the following services for free: Position the lamp at arm's length (about 50cm/20in) with the plastic screen angled towards your face. Plug into the power outlet and switch on. Although you don't need to stare at it, the light must reach your eyes to have any effect. This means you can use the lamp whilst working at the computer, watching TV, reading, etc. Dark glasses, tinted lenses or closing your eyes will all limit the effects of light therapy.

Mind Your Head was created in 2005 following the personal experiences of its founding members. The first money was received from the funeral of a family member who died by suicide in 2004, after many years of suffering from mental health problems. The Wellness Together Programme is a 6-8 week individual service for those who are supporting, living with, or caring for someone who is struggling with their mental health. You don't have to be a carer to access the Wellness Together Programme. You could be a partner, a parent, a professional, a family member, or even a friend. Drop-in sessions - Mind Your Head staff can attend school lunchtime or drop-in sessions in schools, community and residential settings, to talk about available support services. The aim of the service is to improve the mental wellbeing and resilience of people living in Shetland who are experiencing low-level mental illness. What can you expect from us?Receive practical support towards whatever it is you are struggling with (for example - using public transport, getting out of the house, attending appointments, making phone calls, finding new hobbies, practicing self-love, building self-confidence) The Mix: Provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile. If you are a young person and are worried about your own mental health or the mental health of someone you know, here's how we can help. Know that someone is thinking of you and looking after you, while you are looking after your loved one(s)