PositiveMinds

A new type of support for mental and emotional wellbeing in Portsmouth.

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Are you feeling anxious, or experiencing low moods?

Our autumn 2021 workshops might interest you. For more information, and to see if you are eligible to sign up, click here: https://t.co/S25qipppko

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"You can be perfectly healthy without a six pack."

On the latest episode of our men's mental health chat, Let's Talk Mate, our guests spoke about body image. Listen to the full episode and follow us on Spotify here: https://t.co/FfFKYsNDP4

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"Should anyone feel the need to seek help, Positive Minds will always get my vote of approval."

After attending multiple workshops with us, John felt inspired to write a short poem during his last session, about his experience with us. Read his poem here: https://t.co/Wvdjomao9i

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We have a range of free courses specifically designed for families of serving naval personnel. Learn about your mental health or learn how to best support others.

Find out more about these courses or book by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]

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We will be working closely with Solent Mind's new service - Anchoring Minds! The services aims to ensure families of serving personnel know how and where to access wellbeing and mental health support when they need it.

Find out more here: https://t.co/JhazJiBwrg

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Veterans Wellbeing Advisors at Portsmouth’s @positivemindsp2, talk how their unique service looks after the practicalities as well as the mental health of veterans and their families. Tune in: https://t.co/QeZQXJef51

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Ahead of Father's Day this weekend, Matt, one of our Veteran's Wellbeing Advisors shares what Father's Day means to him as a military veteran. Read his story here: https://t.co/rKx1m6Rgk7
#MensMentalHealthWeek #FathersDay

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Can you share your mental health story to make others feel less alone and inspire them to reach out for support?

if you would like to blog or vlog for us, then contact us by emailing [email protected] or speak to one of our wellbeing advisors!

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Elliot tells us how ignoring how he was really feeling started to cause him to suffer with 5-6 panic attacks a day, he reached out to Positive Minds for support. Now he shares his story in the hope it will inspire others to reach out too.
Read it here: https://t.co/c0uOFX5gtG

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Elliot tells us how he managed to get from having 5-6 panic attacks a day to conquering fears and returning to work with the support of friends, family and Positive Minds in our new blog post.
Read his story here: https://t.co/c0uOFX5gtG

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Growing plants can be really great for your wellbeing and mental health, even if you are new to gardening! Try spreading some wildflower seeds and watching them grow?
Sarah from our wellbeing team found gardening in lockdown gave her a great sense of achievement!
#MHAW21

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Nature is great for you mental health, but what part of connecting to nature makes you feel the best? Steve, from our Veterans team finds being by the water makes him feel calm.

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Getbacktonature

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Claudia, another one of our lovely wellbeing advisors finds walking her dog and time by the sea are two great ways of boosting her wellbeing and staying on top of her mental health! What works for you?

#Mentalhealthawarenessweek #getbacktonature @SolentMind

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For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we are joining together with @SolentMind's #GetBackToNature campaign & sharing our teams favourite local nature spots & activities!
To start us off, Anna, one of our lovely wellbeing advisors shares how local nature boosts her mental health

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I'm Kirsty. I was born in Cardiff, but lived in Portsmouth since I was 17 & joined the Royal Navy. I'm a single mum to my amazing 7 year old Ralph. My naval career & 12 year background in mental health gave me with the skills I need to support a community that can be forgotten.

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Fancy joining Claudia in a Nature themed Art Workshop next Friday? Find out more here: https://t.co/qKw1UCmRDK

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Hello! I'm Anna, I was born and bred in Portsmouth. I have an NHS background in patient care & I have my own lived experience of mental health.
I work as a Wellbeing Advisor & run my own local support group
Call the team on 023 9282 4795 or email [email protected]

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We are closed today, but if you need someone to talk to, you can call Solent Mind's Support Line on 023 8017 9049

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I'm Steve. I served 23 years in the Royal Navy which included numerous Ships, Units and overseas postings. I joined Solent Mind as a Veteran's Wellbeing Advisor. I am an avid Liverpool FC supporter.

Call the PositiveMinds team on 023 9282 4795 or [email protected]

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"My name is Claudia and I’m a wellbeing advisor at Positive Minds. I’m a huge advocate for being creative to support your mental health, I love to paint and draw in my free time."
To speak to the PositiveMinds team, call 023 9282 4795 or email [email protected]