Mental Health Together

02/04/2025

Meet John, an Expert by Experience and co-founder of Chatterbox Cafe mental health drop-in.

Chatterbox Cafe is facilitated by John and peers who understand wellbeing through their own lived experiences.
Anyone is welcome.
It is friendly safe space open every Friday 10am-12pm in the Derbion Community Hub, (a small setting located on an entrance/exit at Derby Shopping Centre). ☺️

02/04/2025

You are not alone 💚 www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/crisis

Unsure of where to get help for your mental health?

This graphic can help you or a loved one find support.

www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/crisis

02/04/2025

🌟 Boost Your Confidence in Supporting Mental Health!

Are you in a public-facing role? Do you want to build your confidence in recognising and supporting mental health challenges? Our half-day Mental Health Awareness Training is designed to equip staff and volunteers with essential skills to:

✅ Understand mental health and tackle stigma
✅ Gain insight into available resources and support services
✅ Feel more confident in supporting those who may be struggling

This interactive course is available both online and in-person—so you can choose what works best for you!

Upcoming Virtual Sessions:
- 4 April 2025 (morning)
- 8 April 2025 (morning)

Book here: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-training/mental-health-awareness-training/mental-health-awareness-training.aspx

20/03/2025

East Midlands Railway (EMR) have a range of communication assistance cards you can order for free, or download on your phone to help you navigate travelling.

These cards can support communication when travelling for many different hidden conditions, with the key message of please be patient.

Visit https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/.../talk-passenger...

East Midlands Railway (EMR) have a range of communication assistance cards you can order or download on your phone to help you navigate travelling.

These cards can support Neurodivergent people with their communication when travelling.

Visit https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/form/talk-passenger-assistance-cards

19/03/2025

We have just attended a webinar on Neurodiversity and Su***de Prevention by Derbyshire Mental Health & Su***de Prevention - thank you!

You can watch it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lR4p0a3RC6GQzIDAE7zzRvKfQ9qQ7DZL/view?usp=sharing

Neurodiversity Support Guides are also available here: https://dccmhsp.com/Selfhelp

You are not alone 💚

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 is from 17th to 23rd March.

An opportunity to share information which can support and celebrate Neurodivergent people.

We have pulled together a range of resources and developed a toolkit of information. Visit https://dccmhsp.com/NDCelebrationWeek

19/03/2025

Finding Calm is a fully funded 10-week wellness and sleep course
Wednesday, 26th March 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Elephant Rooms, Draycott.

This course is designed to help you manage stress, improve sleep, and build mental health resilience.

To book your place please email elephantroomsdraycott@gmail.com or call/text 07375 468005.

✨ FREE Self-Care Course: Finding Calm ✨

We’re delighted to offer Finding Calm, a fully funded 10-week wellness and sleep course starting Wednesday, 26th March 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Elephant Rooms!

This course is designed to help you manage stress, improve sleep, and build mental health resilience.

🌀 Part 1 (6 weeks): Learn powerful Capacitar techniques to manage stress, anxiety, PTSD, and depression.
🌙 Part 2 (4 weeks): Improve sleep with awareness, breathwork, mindfulness, and sleep hygiene.

Led by an experienced psychotherapist, holistic therapist, and trained Capacitar tutor, with contributions from experts in yoga, meditation, and breathwork. Plus, additional support is available from Elephant Rooms’ counselling services.

Thanks to NHS funding & , this course is completely free! You can book the full 10 weeks or just the part that suits your needs.

💙 If you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with mental health, or battling poor sleep, Finding Calm could be the support you need.

📩 Spaces are limited—to book your place please email elephantroomsdraycott@gmail.com or call/text 07375 468005.

18/03/2025

Read more about Derbyshire Healthcare new in-patient mental health wards: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwygxnjx9ldo

Thank you to BBC East Midlands Today's Rob Sissons – Health Correspondent who pre-toured the Carsington Unit in Derby last Friday to find out how the new facilities were taking shape ahead of the opening of both the Derwent and Carsington Units.

The news was featured on BBC East Midlands Today's breakfast bulletin today.

Pictured is Rob Sissons interviewing Libby Runcie, the Trust's Deputy Director of Nursing, inside the new sky garden of the Carsington Unit.

Read more about the two new units set to open on BBC online: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwygxnjx9ldo

04/03/2025

Mental Health Together was set up in 2017 to allow service receivers and carers to have a greater say.

In our latest e-bulletin we share inspiring contributions to mental wellbeing from our Experts by Experience along with the latest local information and opportunities.

Sign up and view:

Please complete this form to sign up for the Mental Health Together e-bulletin delivered to your email inbox. We send one e-bulletin bi-monthly.

04/03/2025

Mindful Monday 🧠
Starting Monday 10th March at The Recovery Hub, The 1924 Building, Campbell Street, Belper, DE56 1AP

No need to book - you are welcome to drop-in 😀

Mindful Monday 🧠

Starting Monday 10th March at The Recovery Hub

No need to book - just show up

04/03/2025

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust runs eating disorder services in Derby and Derbyshire and is encouraging people to talk with their loved ones if they have concerns about their relationship with food, and to urge them to talk to a health professional.

Derbyshire Healthcare’s Eating Disorders Service has also created a podcast hosted by its Assistant Psychologists: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jwKAgwRR0qAX4yfSD2yKK

Anyone can be affected by an eating disorder, regardless of gender, age, or background. Yet, many people still face barriers in seeking help, often dealing with disbelief when they do. 💚
This week, is working to break down the stigma and raise awareness about how eating disorders can affect anyone and everyone.

Support available: https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/services/eating-disorders

26/02/2025

Knowing what to ask can be tricky. Here are some tips on different questions you may want to ask someone who may be struggling with their mental health.

For more information search Let’s Chat Derbyshire