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Havant and East Hants Mind

2 hours ago

If you are taking part in a #ParkRun this morning; enjoy it, reflect, think, do whatever works for you.

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" I look forward to the Park Run, it helps me sort out last week and sets me up for the coming one. It's great having people around me yet I can be in my own thoughts"
- David, HEH Mind Supporter

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Havant and East Hants Mind is at Highbury College.

3 days ago

Thanks for having us Highbury College

It was great to hear some of your wellbeing activities & things that make you happy.

Remember if you would like to find out more information on our services, volunteering or campaigning visit www.easthantsmind.org

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Havant and East Hants Mind

6 days ago

It's September, it's #Freshers time, and back to College/ University.

We are available to attend your Fresher’s events this September. We can bring flyers, videos, and host simple wellbeing activities.

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Havant and East Hants Mind

1 week ago

The Old House at Home Ladies Darts Team are supporting Havant and East Hants Mind this season.

“As a team, each season we choose a charity to support and raise funds for. We do this through raffles, donations and charity promotion.
This year we are delighted to be supporting Havant and East Hants Mind, our local mental health charity. Who deliver vital services and support to the local community.” – Anita, Captain of the Old House at Home Ladies Darts Team.

If you would like to find out more about HEH Mind visit our website or social media channels.
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Havant and East Hants Mind

2 weeks ago

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, so it is a good time to remember:

- Every suicide is a tragedy
- Suicide is preventable
- There is support available
- Anyone can start a conversation
- Just listen
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Havant and East Hants Mind shared a post.

2 weeks ago

We really are feeling the #MondayMotivation today thanks to Bootcamp UK Waterlooville.

It looks like everyone had a great time at this weekends charity event. A huge thank you, to everyone involved. We hope you are not feeling too sore this morning.Today Bootcampers from Waterlooville, Fareham and Gosport competed in 8 different fitness tests to raised money for @heh_mind. They were scored on each event and received an overall placing. Well done to the winners Phil Marsh and Shannon Davis. #bootcamp #fitness #fareham #waterlooville #gosport #outdoorfitness @ Bootcamp UK Fareham ... See MoreSee Less

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Havant and East Hants Mind

2 weeks ago

Whether you are heading back to school, college or work?

Make time for yourself, as you adjust to a change in routine.

If you do need support visit our website to find out about services and resources - www.easthantsmind.org

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Havant and East Hants Mind

2 weeks ago

World Suicide Prevention and UK Statistics

As we prepare for World Suicide Prevention Day (on 10th September 2019), we at HEH Mind are saddened to read the report published by the Office of National Statistics which identifies there has been an increase in the number of deaths caused by suicide.

The ONS report states there has been an 11.8% increase in deaths by suicide in the UK (686 individual deaths) from 2017 to 2018. This is the first time in five years there has been a recorded increase in the suicide rate. In Hampshire on average someone takes their own life approximately every 3 days.

It is little known that for each 1 recorded suicide, 25 people make an attempt to take their own life. This means that it is likely 7 people each day in Hampshire make and attempt to take their own life.

Every single death by suicide is a tragedy, and something we actively try to prevent. Unfortunately, despite our efforts, in the last year our community has been affected by suicide.
While there is no simple solution, it is important to say suicide is preventable, and people can recover from the thoughts, feelings and emotions they may be having.

Julie Parker, CEO of Havant and East Hants Mind has taken the opportunity of world suicide prevention day to publically renew the commitment of all at Havant and East Hants Mind to continue challenging the culture around mental health, changing how our communities talk about mental health illnesses and deliver the much needed wellbeing support for those in our local communities."

Mike Lock, Community Development lead at HEH Mind explained "Suicide prevention is part of our training courses, awareness activities, community engagement and our ethos at Havant and East Hants Mind. Our Ambassadors Project highlights this; where our training focuses on starting conversations about wellbeing, regardless of someone displaying signs of poor mental health. Ambassadors are trained and recruited to support their communities, be that in the workplace, a sports club, education or a wider community setting. Through them we hope to change the culture around mental health and show at certain times it is ok, and important, to ask someone 'are you thinking of harming yourself?' This could allow someone to open up, it could start a 'real' conversation, lead to signposting and potentially saving a life."

As a recovery service HEH Mind supports people –some who may previously have had suicidal thoughts, to manage their illness, symptoms and to access support. We know from their feedback how valuable they have found developing wellbeing tools and behaviours as part of our workshops, groups and training.

If you would like to find out more about our services, whether it is for yourself or someone you know, please visit easthantsmind.org or call 02392 481886.

Havant and East Hants Mind is a recovery service, if you are in crisis please contact your GP, the emergency services on 999 and/ or Samaritans on 116 123 or www.samaritans.org.

Havant and East Hants Mind hopes that with more people talking about mental health (illnesses, wellbeing, and support), we will see these figures reduce next year as we work towards zero suicides (as outlined by the Zero Suicide Alliance).

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Important Links for journalists

For more information about ONS report
www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/bulletins/suicidesint...

For more information about HEH Mind’s Ambassadors programme www.easthantsmind.org/get-involved/ambassadors/

Further information about Hampshire County Councils Suicide Prevention Strategy
democracy.hants.gov.uk/documents/s13600/2018-03-15%20Appendix%20Suicide%20Prevention%20Plan%20201...

Further information regarding Zero Suicide Alliance
www.zerosuicidealliance.com

Further information about World Suicide Prevention Day and further stats
www.iasp.info/wspd2019/

Additional information
Havant and East Hants Mind is charity promoting mental health in Havant and east Hampshire areas- since 1993.

Other contact details for more information about this story.
Ross Borman- Business Development Manager
Mike Lock - Community Development
Havant and East Hants Mind

[email protected] / [email protected]
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