How our services can help
Talking Therapies
Talking therapies can provide tools to better manage stress, which when chronic, can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illnesses.
Reduced stress may allow the body to function more optimally for people with long-term physical health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or chronic pain, talking therapies can help reduce symptoms of co occurring depression and anxiety.
Better mental health management may improve motivation and ability to adhere to treatment plans, exercise regimens or lifestyle changes that could indirectly improve physical fitness.
Buddy System
1-2-1 support programme
This improves social interaction and communication skills while reducing social anxiety. It also strengthens coping mechanisms, leading to healthier sleeping, eating, and exercise habits, ultimately improving physical health and strength.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a practice that encourages individuals to observe their thoughts and emotions without judgment. This helps regulate emotional responses more effectively, preventing the escalation of anxiety and depressive episodes. By promoting present-moment awareness, acceptance, and self-compassion, mindfulness-based sessions provide a powerful tool for managing the cognitive, emotional, and physiological aspects of anxiety and depression. Greater self-compassion helps individuals respond to challenges with more care and understanding, rather than getting caught in negative spirals.
Guided peer support and Self- recovery mentoring
This approach helps to decrease the sense of loneliness and self-criticism, while also fostering a positive outlook that encourages healthier decision-making. As a result, individuals are less vulnerable to the condition worsening and can prevent further illness.
Walking and talking groups
Engaging in gentle exercise can help you relax, reduce stress levels, and boost neurotransmitters by increasing blood flow to the brain., in turn, releases endorphins and serotonin, which can elevate your mood. Regular walking can also improve your overall fitness and strength Joining a walking group can provide a supportive environment where you can freely talk and receive gentle encouragement to continue walking.
Mind Dippers cold water therapy group
Cold water therapy has been shown to release endorphins and serotonin, which can support and strengthen the sympathetic nervous system. It can also provide a sense of accomplishment and distraction from depressive thoughts. Additionally, immersion in cold water may help to relieve chronic inflammation of the joints and improve the immune system, potentially enhancing the body's ability to resist infection.
Cancer Support Group
Patients and survivors of cancer who receive strong emotional support are more likely to adapt to the changes that cancer brings. Social relationships with individuals who have undergone similar experiences can offer emotional connections, security, reassurance, and guidance.
Wellness and Recovery Check- in
These groups play a crucial role in promoting long-term and better overall health for individuals dealing with substance abuse by addressing the complex physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction through a holistic approach.
Neurodiverse and Young Adult groups and Activities
Group support can significantly empower neurodiverse young adults and enhance their overall well-being and life outcomes by providing a supportive peer network, sharing experiences and strategies, and offering opportunities for self-exploration and skill development.
Drop- in Services
By offering a non-clinical setting, individuals who may feel stigmat by formal NHS services, especially those who are less advantaged elderly, can access support and be encouraged to seek more formal care when necessary. This can prevent the escalation of mental health issues and provide timely access to a less formal service. Research has shown that a less formal approach can achieve similar clinical outcomes to statutory mental health services while being more flexible and responsive to people's needs.