London Middlesex Suicide Prevention Council

Today is #WorldBipolarDay take time to learn the myths and facts to better understand #BipolarDisorder and those who experience it. https://themighty.com//myths-and-facts-about-bipolar-diso/

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ATTN #Strathroy + Rural residents! Our CBT Mind Over Mood group is registering participants for Spring 2021. The group will meet virtually on Tuesdays from 9:30... am 11:30 am, running April 6 to May 25. This group uses a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach to treat anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or to cope better with stress. To register or learn more about the group, please contact Katie at [email protected] or 519-434-9191 x 2229

**SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE** Upcoming Training: The LMSPC presents: Strengths-Based Leadership for Mental Wellness (virtual workshop) Who comes to mind when you think about leadership?... Do you fall into the common trap of believing that only certain people are qualified to lead? We believe that everyone can be a leaderstudents, CEOs, parentsanyone who strives to live in a way that models making healthy and positive choices. Leaders can play different roles. Sometimes you are more hands-on, sometimes you may be the conduit to help the person get to the resource. We can help you leverage your own strengths to design strategies to reach individuals who are less likely to request mental health support, craft your own narrative of resilience in your leadership in wellness journey, and practice how to support others in accessing appropriate mental health resources. Whether your role as a leader is formal or informal, if you have a desire to be a leader within your own sphere of influence, this workshop is for you! This training will have a greater focus on developing suicide intervention skills. We will also expand our knowledge of safety planning and take some time to practice. Join us for this interactive session that will encourage you to tap into your own strengths to lead an authentic, strengths-based conversation to support mental wellness. Learning Outcomes By end of this session, you will be able to: Integrate your values, goals, and personal passion for mental health into an authentic and effective strengths-based leadership style. Assess the mental health culture of your team, workplace, or community organization using the 13 factors of psychological health and safety. Respond to individuals holding stigmatizing views about mental health and mental illness. Promote and model positive coping strategies among members of your team. Choose strategies to redesign the mental health culture of your workplace or community group, according to your strengths, interests, and sphere of influence. Assist an individual experiencing suicidal ideation in (a) creating a safety plan and (b) getting connected with professional support. Details When: March 26th, 9:00am-12:00pm Where: Virtual Cost: $75.00 Questions? Email [email protected] to learn more Register here: https://lmspc.ca/.../strengths-based-leadership-for.../ See more

Access to free taxi services to and from our Crisis Centre in London has expanded! This service is now offered to youth in Lucan, Parkhill, Strathroy and Exeter.... Thanks CTV London for helping share this announcement with our local communities. For crisis support and transportation service, please contact Reach Out 24/7: Call or text 519-433-2023 or web chat at www.reachout247.ca https://london.ctvnews.ca/pilot-project-to-offer-free-taxi-

Experts believe that practicing mindfulness has many benefits for improved mental health and can help if you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed. Learn more about how you can practice #mindfulness with this helpful article from Kids Help Phone:

What will our community be like in the post-pandemic future? What does the pandemic mean for how we live, work, and learn together as a community? In this webin...ar we will review how the pandemic has affected our interpersonal relationships and discuss the challenging circumstances that have been amplified during this health crisis. Join us on Tuesday, November 10th from 10-11AM! Register today! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/navigating-personal-relationshi

Social connection is very important for our overall health and wellbeing. Given our current situation and physical distancing measures, we must get creative in ...how we find connection with others. Here are some suggestions for how you can strengthen your sense of connectedness and feel close to others even when physically apart! Thank you CMHA National for these great ideas be sure to check out their Survival Guide for more information: https://mentalhealthweek.ca/your-social-distancing-surviva/ Remember, CMHA Middlesex provides e-mental health support if you or someone you know is in need! You can webchat with an information and referral specialist who can provide information, resources and crisis support: http://reachout247.ca/ #stayconnected #mentalwellness

Check out some of our new Community Wellness programs starting soon! Make sure to register using the following link: https://campscui.active.com//CanadianMentalHealthAssociati

Today marks #WorldMentalHealthDay. It's important to talk about mental health and to get help when you need it. We are here for you, today and every day.

When did you last check in with yourself? MHFA Training and Delivery Specialist, Denise Waligora reminds us to take care our own mental health as we take care of those around us. #MHFA #TheWorkingMind #TBT http://ow.ly/HYOW50BSB4l

#strategies to manage #COVID19 #mentalhealth & #MentalWellness #ymhc

It's important to have conversations about bullying with the young person in your life. Check out a few tips you can use while engaging in these conversations.

We are looking for your feedback! Below is a short, 7 question survey that gives information for the London Middlesex Suicide Prevention Council to improve their connections to the community. Please give two minutes of your time to answer the questions below- we appreciate your time in advance. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfyjVyVpPZemOj-7/viewform

It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week! To kick off the week, meet the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health 2020-2021 Faces of Mental Illness who a...re sharing their messages of hope to remind us that there is no health without #mentalhealth. Learn more about the #Faces20 and #MIAW20 at www.camimh.ca See more

BounceBack is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness. https://bouncebackontario.ca/

Our annual Lifting the Silence Event was held virtually this year. We had some technical issues during the live event so here is a recorded version without the technical glitches. Take good care everyone. Reach out if you need support!

Know their most-used online places and language. Knowing the popular apps that kids use, and understanding some of the lingo they use online, can help you start conversations with the young people in your life.

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. By spreading the word that hope, help and healing are possible, we can work together to prevent suicide. We recognize and support #WSPD2020: https://cmhamiddlesex.ca//cmha-recognizes-world-suicide-p/