WellbeingMatters Southend-on-Sea

08/09/2020

It is with great sadness that I share with you the passing of our wonderful Bernie Bentley. Bernie was very well known and respected within the Southend voluntary community. She worked tirelessly on mental health advocacy and campaigning whilst battling with her own clinical depression and fibromyalgia. Bernie spent the last few years of her life fighting several cancers with the stong support of her family and friends. Bernie will be remembered as a beautiful soul and inspiration to all of us around her. She is already missed so much. X

26/06/2020

With coming to a close, here is our mental health short film, WellbeingMatters ‘Circle of Support’. The film highlights the importance of peer support for those with mental health issues and those who live with mental illness. The film, made with Jennifer Farfort, featured at last year's Southend Film Festival. https://youtu.be/wtfK56Jgxf4

21/05/2020

For World Mental Health Day 2018 Jennifer Farfort and I produced our mental health short film, WellbeingMatters ‘Circle of Support’. The film highlights the importance of peer support for those with mental health issues and those who live with mental illness. Our film was premiered at a drinks reception hosted by the the Focal Point Gallery in Southend and shown on the Big Screen. Plus it featured at last year's Southend Film Festival. Please take a look and share the film amongst friends, family, colleagues, advocates and campaigners to keep the legacy going. https://youtu.be/wtfK56Jgxf4

18/04/2020

This NHS survey to assess your mental wellbeing only takes a few minutes to complete. It may prove more relevant for those of you who are experiencing low moods, depression, anxiety and panic attacks for the first time. As anticipated, a lot of people I know are really struggling with mental health issues that have never arisen before. Stay safe. Be well.

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17/03/2020

Many of us, who live with a mental illness and suffer with mental health issues are finding this time very difficult. We thought this article, which is only a four minute read might provide some practical tips to help you cope with the situation. 💚

Advice on protecting your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.

20/12/2019

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May 2020 bring you good health and prosperity.

14/10/2019

Proud to feature in SAVS' quarterly newsletter about our film, 'Circle of Support'. See pages 16-17,

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09/10/2019

For World Mental Health Day, today, please join me in celebrating the first anniversary of launching my mental health short film, ‘Circle of Support’. The film highlights the importance of peer support for those with mental health issues, which many of us have been affected by. Please share the film amongst friends, family, colleagues, advocates and campaigners to keep the legacy going. Thank you, Michelle

'Circle of Support’ hopes to improve awareness and highlight the importance of support networks for those living with mental health issues. The film, shot in...

31/07/2019

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Mental Health Employment Navigators are hosting a free wellbeing event tomorrow, Thursday 1 August from 10:00am-16:00pm at Twenty-One (opposite Adventure Island).

There will be free yoga on the beach (spaces are limited need to be booked through Eventbrite via link below), free Indian head massages and aromatherapy. There will be an opportunity to meet with various services and groups available in Southend to engage and improve their wellbeing, there will be a raffle whereby you can gain two free entries with some great prizes up for grabs.

Please pop along if you are able to as it will be a great opportunity for some networking and please let the people you work with know about this event so that they can attend and book their spaces on to the yoga .

Great opportunity to find out what is available in your community to improve your wellbeing.