Mind in Chester

Calendar – January 2012

mind — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:43:16 +0000

Thank you to everyone who has been involved with Mind in Chester in 2011. Click here for the calendar for January 2012. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!

New taster session – Know Your Pharmacy

mind — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:08:59 +0000

Mind in Chester is starting its series of taster sessions with a talk from Jennifer, an NHS Pharmacist, from 3pm-4pm on Thursday 26th January 2012. The session will cover medication and its effects on the brain, with an emphasis on the medical model of mental health and mental illness. Anybody is welcome, whether on medication or not, and there will be an opportunity to ask the pharmacist questions at the end of the session. If you are interested or want to find out more, ring the office on 01244 343489 or email us at info@mindinchester.org.uk.

Carol singing!

mind — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:35:33 +0000

If you’re feeling festive why not come along to our carol singing evening? The evening will be held at the mind offices from 6-8pm on Monday 19th December. Mulled wine and mince pies for all!

Bipolar group starts 12th December

mind — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:32:30 +0000

Following a group consultation, the Bipolar Group at Mind in Chester is due to start on Monday 12th December from 2:00pm-3:30pm and will be held at the same time every Monday from then on. If you are affected by Bipolar Disorder and want to come along, the group will be held at the Mind offices. Call ahead on 01244 343489 if you are interested.

Challenging Discrimination At Work

admin — Mon, 09 May 2011 08:57:10 +0000

The Time To Change website offers people another route into information about mental health discrimination, and their rights and choices.

Click the link below to find out about how you can challenge discrimination in the workplace and make sure that the law protects you in the way that it should.

www.time-to-change.org.uk/employment

About Mind in Chester

admin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:06:59 +0000

Established in 1964, the local Mind association in Chester has a long history of promoting good mental health in the Chester area. In recent years our dedicated team of trustees have driven forward the development and review of Mind in Chester’s services.

How can we help you?

admin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:06:35 +0000

How can you help us?

admin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:06:10 +0000

Volunteering

Donations

I have a problem with anxiety. Can you help?

admin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:04:10 +0000

We are often asked questions that centre around anxiety.

Many people take their mental and emotional health for granted. They focus on it only when problems develop. But just as it requires effort and will to improve or maintain physical health, so it is with mental and emotional health. It is true that the more time and effort you invest in your emotional health, the stronger it will be.

Fortunately there are many things you can do to boost your mood, build resilience, and get more enjoyment out of life.

Ask us a question

admin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:02:21 +0000

The team here at Mind In Chester is waiting to hear from you with any question you may have.

Please click here to ask us a question. Just fill in our simple form. All information is treated with strict confidentiality.

A selection of other questions that have been asked previously will appear on our Ask Jacky page soon.