Checking in with your family, friends and colleagues is always important, but especially now when many of us may be feeling worried or anxious about coronavirus (also known as COVID-19). While the focus is on physical health, the current situation may also be challenging when it comes to our mental health. You might not be…
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It’s hard to avoid news about the coronavirus at the moment. But what does that mean for those of us who find the coverage affecting our mental health? While I believe it’s important to stay informed, having a non-stop stream of notifications and speculation isn’t helping my mental health. In fact, I’d go so far…
Read More Attitudes towards mental health problems are improving, but common misconceptions are leaving some conditions behind. Ahead of World Bipolar Day on 30 March, we’re sharing Jason’s story of living with bipolar disorder. Read on to find out what his bigger picture looks like, and help us improve understanding by sharing our myth-busting video below. We’re…
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What health and social care services matter to you? Please help us choose our work priorities for 2020—21 from a shortlist of health and social care topics. The list is: Adult social care assessment process Carers’ assessments Interpreting services Reviews of social care support for people who are no longer in crisis Supporting young people…
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HI All, We have taken the decision alongside The Beacon Centre to postpone future Happy to Chat sessions for the foreseeable. Please share this around your networks. Here at VODA we are co-ordinating a response for community support and social isolation in response to COVID19, your service users require any support from our good neighbours…
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Dear All Due to the current outbreak of the coronavirus NTAS will be closed from Wednesday 18th March @ 4.30pm until further notice. This decision is to protect the health and wellbeing of members, staff and volunteers and is taken in accordance with the most recent guidance that advises all non-essential contact to stop. We’re…
Read More Hi Please share Download a PDF copy of the new ‘Things to Do in North Shields’ leaflet here. If you would like hard copies of these please do let me know and I’ll arrange for some to be dropped off. Best Wishes Josie Josie Robinson Project Co-ordinator Ending Loneliness Email: josie.robinson@voda.org.uk VODA E-bulletin – If…
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Being active can be important for both your mental and physical health. But we know that it can be difficult for people living with mental illness to exercise regularly, when your condition and medication can both affect your energy levels. That’s why we’re supporting the We are Undefeatable campaign to encourage people living with long-term…
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International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. There are a number of events happening in our region, including: Walking With in North Tyneside: Friday 6 March 10am to 2.30pm. For women seeking asylum…
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Hello again We always love to encourage and support useful new research into AD/HD and related topics. Here we have a great example, from two final year psychology students Helena Siebenlist and Jake Glowienko, based at Durham University. They are investigating the relationship between academic creativity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) and would like…
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