Every Mind Matters - Find your little big thing for your mental health. There are little things that can to lift our mood or ease anxiety. For more information, please Click Here
Suicide Awareness Training - Imagine Independence will be running 5 online Suicide Awareness sessions between September and December.
For more information and to book on, please Click Here
Wellbeing Workshop - Understanding Depression, Tuesday 24th October, 10 - 11.30am
This workshop will cover what depression is, signs and symptoms, and coping strategies you can use to help manage your symptoms.
Advanced booking required. For more info or to book, please Click Here
Free Mental Health First Aid (Awareness) Training - Do you want to know more about Mental Health? Mental Health First Aid (Awareness) is a half-day Mental Health First Aid England accredited online workshop where you will learn more about common mental health issues.
Mental Health First Aid (Awareness) Course Dates
• Tuesday 24th October – 12:30pm to 5pm
• Thursday 16th November – 12:30pm to 5pm
• Tuesday 12th December – 9:30am to 2:30pm (1-hour lunch break)
To register your interest in the above courses, please email public.health@merton.gov.uk with the heading "Mental Health First Aid Awareness Training." Include the course date you are interested in attending, your name, company/volunteering organisation, job title (if employed) or role (if volunteer), contact phone number, and email address.
Are you 13-19 years old (or up to 25 if you have additional needs) and live, work or go to secondary school in East Merton?
Would you like to improve your mental wellbeing or need support with being a healthy weight?
For more information on the young person social prescribing service, please Click Here
Merton Libraries will be celebrating Black History Month - throughout October with a wide range of events and activities, including story time sessions for children, writing workshops for adults, film screenings and walks. All activities are free but need to be booked.
For more information, please Click Here
Stoptober -Quit smoking this October with a bit of help from One You Merton and tips from Better Health to help you on the journey. For more information, please Click Here
Wilson Wellbeing Opportunities - To find out more about the Wilson Wellbeing Hub and the upcoming events, which include clothing bank coffee mornings and a self-care and relaxation workshop, please Click Here
Help with the cost of living - The cost of living is an urgent problem for many Merton residents.
For guidance and support, please Click Here
Merton Uplift - offer Wellbeing workshops covering topics such as: Coping with Stress, Improving Sleep, Managing anger and irritability, Relaxation techniques, Building self-confidence, Understanding anxiety, Wellbeing for carers, Living well with chronic pain and many more on a weekly basis. They are free, quick and simple to access with no waiting list.
To find out what is on in October please Click Here
Can help to connect you to the support you need in your community.
If you, or someone you know, needs help please email help@mertoncommunityhub.org.uk or call 0208 066 4086, between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
For more info, Click Here
Get winter strong - Come forward for your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations if eligible.
More info on eligibility and how to book, please Click Here
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