What we’re about
An online space for people with experience of anxiety, depression or low mood. You might deal with these issues yourself or have someone in your life who does. There is no pressure to talk if you don't want to, you are welcome to come and just listen.
What happens:
- Mindfulness - A super-short mindfulness exercise to get us all chill.
- Check-in - We will each have a chance to check in and share our individual experience.
- Open discussion - An open discussion about whatever takes our fancy.
- Take-away - We each share one thing we will take-away from the session.
- Mindfulness - A short mindfulness exercise to help us leave all chill.
Emotional safety guidelines:
- Kindness - Support each other unconditionally. Avoid offering well-intended solutions or opinions on other people's wellbeing.
- Inclusivity - Speak mindfully so that everyone can feel safe to share their unique experience.
- Accountability - Share only if you feel safe. We sometimes discuss triggering topics, so do disconnect if you feel triggered or like you might become triggered.
- Privacy - Do not share what you hear in this session, or take any screenshots or recordings.
- Community - This group belongs to all of us. If you want to improve or change the group's structure, feel free to share with the group or message me.
How to connect:
- For the best meeting experience download the Zoom app from your usual app store. (It is free!)
- You can also join using your web browser. (But the meeting experience from the browser is a bit rubbish sometimes.)
- The meeting 'doors' will open about 10mins before the start time.
- Click the online meeting link and you will be taken to a virtual waiting room. I will let you into the meeting. There is no password or passcode.
If you need help now, reach out
Contact a loved one, a qualified professional or your local emergency services. Helplines and crisis contacts:
In an emergency:
- Call 999 (or your local emergency services)
- Go to your local Accident and Emergency department
If you're in crisis and need to speak to someone:
- Call NHS 111 (for when you need help but are not in immediate danger)
- Contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment
- Contact one of the emotional support helplines on: www.findahelpline.com
- Find a UK therapist here: https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists
Buy me a coffee?
If you like what I'm doing here and are able to help me out with the costs of running the group, consider following this link to buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mirishalini
UK-based:
- Mind.org.uk - provides a helpline that you can call for free Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, as well as email and online chat support.
- Samaritans.org - provides a helpline that is free to call 24/7.
- Anxiety UK - offers a membership that provides access to a range of support services, including counseling, therapy, and self-help resources. The cost of membership ranges from £12 to £50 per year, depending on your level of income.
- Frazzled cafe - provides a safe and confidential space where people can speak openly without worrying about judgement amongst a group of peers who understand how it feels to be frazzled.
International:
- 7 Cups of Tea - allows users to connect with trained listeners for free. However, to access therapy services, you will need to upgrade to a paid subscription.
- Talkspace - an international online counselling service that provides users with access to licensed therapists online. (This service charges a fee from around $65 per week).
It's worth noting that some charities and organisations in your local area may offer free mental health support services. You may want to do some research to find out what is available in your area if you are looking for free resources. Please note that this information may be subject to change depending on the policies of each service or organisation at any given time.
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I have recently taken on the group from Jess, who found and started this group.
I really enjoyed it and missed it when it stopped, therefore I have decided to continue :)) Thanks so much to Jess for this wonderful ideas.
And let's continue to be there for each other with an open ear :)
Much love,
Miri