Category: Community Living Well
Out now! Community Living Well Magazine Issue 13
We are pleased to share the latest edition of Community Living Well magazine. As always, this issue is packed full of informative articles, useful advice and real-life stories. Articles featured include: Men’s mental health Boosting your self-esteem Mindfulness tips for anxiety Doomscrolling: what is it and how to avoid it? Plus, interviews with a CBT […]
Supporting the LGBTQIA+ community
Although June is known as Pride Month, our support for the LGBTQIA+ community continues all year round. LGBTQIA+ people are 2 or 3 times more likely to experience a problem with their mental health, and this has got to change. If you identify as LGBTIQ+ and are looking for mental health support, Community Living Well […]
Men’s Mental Health Research
Can you help us? If you are a man aged 18+ and live in Kensington & Chelsea, Queen’s Park or Paddington, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for men of all ages and backgrounds to help us hear your thoughts on how to share information about emotional or mental health services […]
New! Living Well Workshops
We are pleased to share that our Living Well Workshops are running again from this month. Living Well Workshops provide a safe and supportive space to develop skills and knowledge to manage the stresses and difficulties in your life as well as to improve different aspects of your life. Each session is different, covering a […]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week runs from Monday 15 to Sunday 21 May and the theme is ‘anxiety’. Anxiety is a natural emotion that all of us experience at different times throughout our lives. But sometimes our anxiety can get out of control and become a mental health problem. Signs of anxiety You may […]
What is burnout and how to avoid it?
What is Burnout? Burnout refers to a collection of symptoms following prolonged stress. This could present itself as feeling exhausted, limited motivation, irritable and anxious feelings. You may also notice physical symptoms like headaches, stomach-aches or your sleep has been impacted. There are some factors that can increase the risk of experiencing burnout. For example, […]
Local Groups and Courses
Our Community Living Well partners offer a range of local groups and courses for you to take part in. These include social groups, mental health support groups and courses, where you can learn more about how to manage a specific mental health problem. Upcoming local courses Understanding Trauma – Starts Monday 17 April This 4-week […]
Stress Awareness Month 2023
We all face many challenges in life, which can make us feel stressed, or cause worry and anxiety. During this Stress Awareness Month (April 2023), be aware of how you are feeling and use the advice below to try and help reduce your level of stress. HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS You may find yourself […]
Supporting someone with a mental health problem
Supporting someone we love who is experiencing a mental health problem can be distressing and upsetting. Despite your good intentions and desires to help, you may feel powerless and ill-equipped to provide mental health support. Remember that for this person, even having someone check in on them may make a vast difference. It will help […]
Out now! Community Living Well Magazine Issue 12
We are pleased to share the 12th edition of Community Living Well magazine. This issue includes informative stories and practical information and advice on a range of topics to help support your mental health and wellbeing, including: mental health support for carers exercise and mental health getting active in RBKC cost-of-living support looking after your […]
