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And everyone else we work closely with. To find out more about our work please look at our Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts. Grubby Hut Sessions: Staff visit businesses and workplaces to talk to employees about the importance of looking after not only their own mental health, but that of their colleagues' as well.

Samaritans: Provides emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. If you're using your lamp to help with the winter blues, bright light in the morning has been shown to be most effective so try that first. For some people, early evening light exposure is beneficial. Once you've found a pattern that's right for you, try to use it around the same time every day. They are being supported in this venture by Amanda Tait from Coffee and Keetchin, who is offering her premises as a venue for the café. Mind Your Head and VAS see the Wellness Café as an opportunity to meet new people and start new conversations, which is a key factor in promoting good mental wellbeing.

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Position the lamp at arm's length (about 50cm/20in) with the plastic screen angled towards your face. Plug into the power outlet and switch on. Although you don't need to stare at it, the light must reach your eyes to have any effect. This means you can use the lamp whilst working at the computer, watching TV, reading, etc. Dark glasses, tinted lenses or closing your eyes will all limit the effects of light therapy. Karen Hannay said, “VAS work with unpaid carers and recognise the importance of opportunities for carers to take time out from their caring role. Many carers spend so much time thinking about other people that they forget to look after themselves. I am hoping that carers will take this opportunity to pop along to the café as an excuse to take a bit of timeout for themselves.”

Don't be afraid to ask someone if they have had suicidal thoughts or if they are thinking of suicide. There is a misconception that by simply asking, you are putting the idea into their head. Openly listening and discussing someone's thoughts of suicide can be a source of relief for them. As mentioned above, asking and listening can be one of the most important steps you can take in supporting someone. If you believe the person has an immediate suicide plan and means to carry it out then do not leave them alone — get help immediately by phoning 999. Supporting/Living with Someone Who is Struggling with their Mental Health The programme offers support for up to three months on individual basis and is delivered in a variety of settings, and at intervals that meet the individual’s needs. Now: We are currently working alongside NHS Shetland in developing a Distress Brief Intervention Service.

Launched a series of films that featured three local men who spoke openly about their struggles with their mental health and wellbeing Please follow manufacturer’s instructions regarding the SAD lamps. Mind Your Head will not be held accountable for any injuries or misuse of this device. Receive practical support towards whatever it is you are struggling with (for example - using public transport, getting out of the house, attending appointments, making phone calls, finding new hobbies, practicing self-love, building self-confidence)

Drop-in sessions - Mind Your Head staff can attend school lunchtime or drop-in sessions in schools, community and residential settings, to talk about available support services.We all experience periods of low mood in our lifetime and feel miserable or sad about life. For some people these bouts of low mood can be short-lived and manageable, but for others these periods can become prolonged and can interfere with their day-to-day functioning. If you are a young person and are worried about your own mental health or the mental health of someone you know, here's how we can help. Our first fundraising event was the Round Spiggie Fun Run and Walk which took place in August 2005. Entrants were able to walk or run a 5k or 10k route around the beautiful Spiggie Loch in South Mainland, Shetland. Due to the success of this event, we decided to hold it as our annual fundraising event. The event has grown significantly over the years and in 2013, more than 600 people took part. Of equal importance to the funds raised is the statement that the event makes about mental health, where people are becoming more open about their personal situation and others less frightened by the taboo of mental health. Milestones Delivered a range of education initiatives, including Minders, The Secondary School Roadshow and created an information card for young people with advise on mental health and wellbeing

The Mix: Provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile. Launched Well Youth supporting children and young people 10-25 years old to help improve their mental health and wellbeing Self awareness: Recognising the supporters own mental wellbeing, making sure they have enough resilience of their own to cope with looking after someone else. Mind Your Head became formally constituted in January 2006 and in June 2007 became a registered charity with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. In 2017 we became a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO).Signposting: To help identify what their needs are and who best to support them with these once the Wellness Together Programme is completed.