Join our Mindful Mums family - new groups starting this week!
https://ow.ly/8Rcs50YNU3S
Bromley💙
- 23 Apr – 21 May
Lewisham💜
- 23 Apr – 21 May
- 30 Apr – 28 May
- Tune into Motherhood (for women from ethnically diverse backgrounds) 23 Apr – 21 May
Greenwich💚
- 24 Apr – 22 May 2026
Meet Robert Wawrzynczak, our amazing London Marathon runner!
After 7 years of trying to secure a place, Rob is finally living out his dream of running his first ever marathon. We are honoured he has chosen to support us in the process!
www.justgiving.com/page/rob-w-london-marath...
Tips to reduce stress: move to one song, focus on one sense, mute one stressful social media account, scan a tree for one minute, send one check-in message, or think of one relaxing bedtime activity.
What's 1 thing you'd add?
#StressAwarenessMonth #Stress #SelfCare
Small white dog with brown patches lying on an orange and white patterned blanket in an office setting.
Settling in to our Brixton office 🐶
Did you know we have an office space with the wonderful 3Space International House?
"I have gained more self-awareness, more resilience when managing my own mental health." - Recovery College student
Our Bromley Recovery College summer term prospectus is now live!
Explore a range of workshops that will nurture your mental wellbeing.
From table tennis and gardening to journaling and meditation, our programmes combine fun and knowledge to help you thrive ✨
https://ow.ly/gPrF50YIVYp #Bromley
If you are navigating the profound loss of a loved one to suicide or suspected suicide, you do not have to walk this path alone.
We invite you to join our understanding community for a gentle walk and talk in the peaceful setting of Brockwell Park on Sat 25 Apr, 11:30
https://ow.ly/slcz50YGHiI
Active April - Day 6: Do a body-scan meditation and really notice how your body feels actionforhappiness.org/active-april #ActiveApril
Mental health crisis support: - Samaritans (24/7) Tel: 116 123 - SHOUT (24/7): Text SHOUT to 85258 - Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark residents (24/7) Tel: 111. Choose option ‘2’ for mental health support - Oxleas NHS Mental Health Crisis line for Bromley and Greenwich residents (24/7) Tel: 0800 330 8590 - CALM (5pm-midnight) Tel: 0800 58 58 58 Livechat and WhatsApp: www.thecalmzone.net/suicide-prevention-helpline - SANEline (4pm-10pm) Tel: 0300 304 7000
Do you know who you can turn to in a mental health crisis?
Here are some local and national helplines you can contact if you need urgent mental health support ❤️
Remember: Please always call 999 in an emergency
Happy #WorldHealthDay!
We all know about the 5-a-day rule for our bodies, but let's not forget about our minds!
Here are 5 Ways to Wellbeing tips that can make a big difference in how you feel every day:
These simple actions can make a big impact 💙
Illustration showing ways to boost wellbeing in nature, including activities outdoors, noticing nature, eco-therapy, helping the environment, bringing plants inside, and connecting with animals.
Who's getting some nature this bank holiday?🌱🌷
#BankHoliday #EasterMonday
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Blue background with white paper airplanes and advice to sort worries into those actionable now or soon and those that can't be changed.
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Did you know April is #StressAwarenessMonth?
It's hard not to be aware of stress, but what can we actually do to lower our levels when we feel them getting high?
Here are some of our quick tips on managing stress for you to try 💛
What an amazing start to Thorpey's Bat and Chat!
Here’s our new group with the Henry Thorpe, one of our brilliant Bat and Chat coaches.
After playing cricket, they came together to chat about mental health and wellbeing.
Here's to 11 more weeks of batting and chatting!
#LoveCricket #Cricket
Queer book club choice for April is Stop Me if You've Heard This One by Kirsten Arnett, save £2 at the bookshop, have a read, have a thinky, come along and chat with friendly book clubbers on 27TH April at 6.30, hurrah!
NHS advice for Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark residents needing urgent mental health crisis support via 111 call.
Attention Lambeth, Lewisham, and Greenwich residents 📢
*Your local mental health crisis number has changed*
If you need urgent support for a mental health crisis, please call 111 and select the mental health option (which will be #2)
Your local crisis team are here for you 24/7 💙
Two large digital screens on the Outernet London building display messages from the Mayor of London with pastel trans‑flag‑coloured line designs. One screen shows the text “MAYOR OF LONDON,” and the other reads: “London stands with the trans community, today and every day.” People walk through the entrance below.
The Outernet London building shows a large digital screen with the message: “On Trans Day of Visibility,” surrounded by looping pastel lines in trans flag colours. Pedestrians walk past the building on the busy street corner.
A large digital screen on the Outernet London building displays a message reading: “You are loved and wanted in our city. #LondonForEveryone.” The screen features pastel lines in the colours of the trans flag. People stand in the public space below the display.
London stands with the trans community, today and every day.
On Trans Day of Visibility, remember you are loved and wanted in our city 🏳️⚧️
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Purple background with three gratitude prompts asking about things to be grateful for, joyful moments experienced, and accomplishments today.
Purple background with three questions about mental clutter and tasks to clear the mind.
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Journalling before bed can help to clear your mind and get better sleep 💤
Here are some of our suggestions for prompts to get you started.
Remember, you don't need to write an essay - bullet points or single words work just as well!
Pro tip: set a timer if you think you might get carried away ⏲️
Play cricket at the Oval for free!
Sign up by this weekend!
selmind.org.uk/bat-and-chat/
“As a peer support worker I have the privilege of turning my own struggles with mental health into a way to help some of the most vulnerable people in society through a very challenging time”
“It genuinely means so much to me to have been a finalist for a Lambeth Civic Award. I believe this nomination shows the power of peer support and the importance of having those with lived experience working within mental health.”
“This achievement is also a reflection of the incredible SLaM team I work alongside at Tony Hillis Unit, my wonderful colleagues at SEL Mind and Mind in Croydon, and, most importantly, the service users who so kindly allow me to walk alongside them during their recovery journey.”
This month, we’re proud that Angela Lacey, Senior Peer Support Worker in Lambeth Hospital was named a Lambeth Civic Awards Finalist for her exceptional work supporting our community.
Purple background with text 'Journalling prompts for unwinding before bed' alongside a spiral notebook and a pen drawing a squiggly line.
Purple background with three gratitude prompts asking about things to be grateful for, joyful moments experienced, and accomplishments today.
Purple background with three questions about mental clutter and tasks to clear the mind.
Purple background with reflective questions about emotions, challenges, and learning from the day.
Journalling before bed can help to clear your mind and get better sleep 💤
Here are some of our suggestions for prompts to get you started.
Remember, you don't need to write an essay - bullet points or single words work just as well!
Pro tip: set a timer if you think you might get carried away ⏲️
Throwback to last year’s fantastic Grant Saw Solicitors quiz 🎉
With 15 teams competing, they raised an incredible £3500 for South East London Mind!
Shoutout to the quizmasters – our very own Andrew and James, joined by Becky and Zsa.
Massive thank you to Grant Saw, your support means the world!
Text reading Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026 beside a blue line drawing of two hands holding on a pink background.
Text on a blue background explains that 'neurodiversity' highlights unique strengths and challenges instead of terms like 'disordered' or 'deficient'.
Text on a blue background highlights that people with Developmental Coordination Disorder are often highly empathetic.
Text on pink background explaining that harnessing unique abilities requires a person-centred approach for those who think differently.
How can we be more inclusive when it comes to thinking about neurodivergence?
Here are some suggestions for appreciating the richness of our diverse minds ✨
#NeurodiversityWeek #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NCW
Announcing Thorpey's Bat and Chat at the Oval cricket ground!
A free, 12 week programme for adults in SE London.
Gentle cricket sessions and a supportive space to talk about mental wellbeing
Apply by 25 March https://ow.ly/l9SS50Yvrs3
*Funded by Mind, delivered in partnership with Surrey Cricket
This #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, let's remember the importance of inclusivity and understanding when it comes to neurodivergence 🤝
Here's to Embracing the unique ways our brains work and celebrating the strengths and challenges that come with it 🧠
#NeurodiversityWeek
Christmas can be a challenging time for many people.
Here are some things that may help you support someone in your life who is finding the festive period difficult.
Remember, however you're feeling over the festive season is valid 💙
#MentalHealthAwareness
Our new report sets out how @selmindcharity.bsky.social has done this, and shares key learnings from their programme 👇
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications...
New report calls for urgent change in LGBTQIA+ mental health care.
86% of trans, genderqueer & non-binary people say their identity affected their treatment.
This must change.
Read the Queer Finds report by @selmindcharity.bsky.social:
tinyurl.com/2r5nejuj
#LGBTQIA #MentalHealth #Equity
