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Emotional Health Academy June Newsletter
The Emotional Health Academy has now released their June newsletter. You can view it here: EHA Newsletter June 2020
Little Blue Book of Sunshine
Teenagers across Berkshire West are getting help and tips on dealing with mental health problems from a ‘Little Blue Book of Sunshine’.
The book, which has been commissioned by the Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Groups, has been delivered to every secondary school in Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire for pupils aged 14 and above to keep and refer to whenever they are feeling blue.
Recovery in Mind
Recovery in Mind is a social enterprise set up by Angela Ryan, an ex patient, who recognised the need for a Recovery College in West Berkshire. A Recovery College runs peer-led education courses and training programmes for people who suffer with mental health problems.
Website: www.recoveryinmind2016.com
Emotional Wellbeing West Berkshire
A guide to local Mental Health Services.
Check out the online hub of information for more useful support, guidance, apps and more.
Mental Health problems in Children and Young People
Looking after a child or young person who has emotional or mental health problems can be very hard. This leaflet offer guidance on how to best support your child and there to find further advice and help with their mental health.
Stress Less Talking Therapies
Stress Less Workshops are a four session weekly evening class. The workshops will empower you to manage your feelings of stress and become your own therapist.
Sport in Mind Berkshire West
Sport in Mind is an independent Berkshire mental health sports charity (unaffiliated to Mind) founded in 2011. Its aim is to use sport and physical activity to help aid the recovery of people experiencing a wide range of mental health problems by promoting mental wellbeing, improving physical health and combating social isolation.
Samaritans
If something is troubling you, call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Further information
For more information about mental health, ways to cope with it and more visit
Dementia - Directory of Services
Download a copy of the groups and activities available in the West Berkshire area
Open for Hope - improving mental health and wellbeing across Berkshire
A volunteer led group whose aims are to combat isolation, loneliness and improve mental wellbeing. Held at:
Memorial Hall
Tudor Court
Brownsfield Road
Thatcham
RG18 3HB
from 1.00pm – 4.00pm on Tuesdays.
Contact Jackie Wilkinson, Coordinator, on 07391194102 or sec.wbiln@gmail.com
Talking Therapies Berkshire
Are you feeling low? Anxious? Or stressed? You may benefit from support from Talking Therapies – a free NHS service supporting adults 17+ in Berkshire suffering from a variety of difficulties including stress, sleep difficulties, low mood and worry.
Talking Therapies are able to offer 1:1 support via telephone or video consultation as well as pre-recorded group sessions – Stress Less and Wellness groups and online support.
Visit their website talkingtherapies.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk or call 0300 365 2000 to arrange your first appointment.
The SUN (Service User Network)
The SUN (Service User Network) is an initiative aimed at improving services for people with diagnosed personality disorders and people with no diagnosis who experience difficulties in interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation and/or managing distress.
This service is for adults aged 18 and over who live in, and whose GP is located in, Berkshire. The groups are currently taking place online every day.
For more information please view the Service User Network Member’s Leaflet.
Memories Cafe
Come along to the new Memories Café at Winchcombe Place. This is open to anyone who has dementia or their family members and carers and all are welcome to enjoy coffee and cake in a friendly and relaxed setting.