Conwy Mind

Only 1 day to go until this year's #TimetoTalk Day and we are sharing a quote from a past service user and how beneficial they found it after talking to Conwy Mind.

There is no better time to reach out or to encourage others to do so if you think they might be struggling or even if they are not.

Did you know?

46% of trans people and 31% of LGBTQ+ people have thought about suicide in the past year, compared to around 4-7% in the general population. (Stonewall 2018)

These statistics remind us why visibility, acceptance, and support are so vital.

#LGBTHistoryMonth #MentalHealthAwareness

Let’s inspire the next generation with words of kindness, encouragement, and wisdom. Drop your response below! 👇💙 #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

It’s Time to Talk Day on Thursday 6 February 2025: a chance for all of us to get comfortable and start talking about mental health. #TimeToTalk

@nwalessocial.bsky.social

Here's our calendar of groups and events for February at Conwy Mind 💙

Like what you see? Reach out to us for more information or to sign up.

📧 Email: info@conwymind.org.uk
📞 Phone: 01492 879 907
🌐 Website: www.conwymind.org.uk

We’re proud to be one of the local Minds supporting over 36,000 people in Wales.

Read all about the Mind Federation in Wales’ impact in our report, launched today:

mind.turtl.co/story/mind-f...

#MindCymru #NoMindLeftBehind

This February, take a step towards wellness with our Menopause Wellbeing Walk.

📅 When: February 5th, 10:10am - 2:30pm
🎟️ Spaces are limited – only 10 available!

Free for Conwy County residents!

📞 Booking is essential – contact us now to secure your spot:
01492 879 907 / info@conwymind.org.uk

This #TimeToTalk Day, we want everyone to feel comfortable talking about mental health. Text a friend, chat to a colleague over a cuppa, go for walk with a loved one or share something on social - there’s no right or wrong way to do it. Visit timetochangewales.org.uk to find out more.

We need your voice!

Wonderful! Now we’ve got your attention, we need your help because we can’t do this alone. We’re fighting to change the mental health system to make sure it works. For you. For everyone. The Big Mental Health Survey is your chance to speak up about how mental health is affecting you, right now. What you say could go on to push for better laws, build better services and create a mental health system that works. We want to hear from anyone 16+ who’s used mental health support services and digital based apps/platforms in the past 12 months. By telling us your mental health experiences today, you’ll be pushing for a better mental health system tomorrow.

We need your voice for change 📣 Because we can’t do this without you!

We want to hear about your experiences of mental health and the system surrounding it in our survey.

Take the Big Mental Health Survey today, change the system tomorrow 🔗 bigmentalhealthsurvey.co.uk?utm_source=i...

🧵Today is National Compliment Day and who better to compliment than yourself? 💌

So, here are some compliments as positive affirmations for you to tell yourself today 🥰

#nationalcomplimentday #complimentyourself #positiveaffirmations #affirmations

Feeling overwhelmed? 😫 Try this quick 54321 grounding method! ✨

5 things you can SEE
4 things you can TOUCH
3 things you can HEAR
2 things you can SMELL
1 thing you can TASTE

Bring yourself back to the present moment. 🧘‍♀️

#mindfulness #grounding #anxietyrelief #breathingtechniques #panicattacks

A tiny Goldcrest stands awkwardly on a thin branch, one leg stiffly placed in front of the other like it’s mid-catwalk. Its head and chin are tilted high in the air, eyes wide and unsure-trying its best to "act natural" but clearly overthinking it. The fluffed golden feathers and bright yellow head stripe add to its overly posed, and adorably uncomfortable charm.

POV: The photographer says 'just act natural'.

📷 Peter Christian

A pink graphic with blue text and 'January' written in big bold font at the top. Underneath is a block of text that says: We need to talk about this month. There’s so much pressure for fresh starts, new beginnings, different routines, better habits. We’re expected to feel rejuvenated and motivated. But we need to remember it’s still the middle of winter. It’s cold. The days are short. A lot of us are going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark. Animals know what’s up, lots of them are still hibernating. If you’re feeling sluggish and tired, that’s completely natural. Take it slowly, and be kind to yourself.

We're over halfway through January. Keep going, proud of you 💙

Just like the Minotaur and the Hydra of Greek Mythology, 'Blue Monday' is a mythical creature. 🐉 It's a made-up concept with no real basis. Every day is an opportunity to improve and focus on our mental well-being and challenge the myths that hold us back.

Let's slay the #BlueMondayMyth together 🗡

"Nowadays, mental health is accepted and talked about positively"

FALSE

Mental health stigma and discrimination is still a big problem.

By taking part in Time to Talk Day on February 6th with Conwy Mind, you can help normalise talking about mental health 💙

#timetotalk #northwalessocial #conwy

It's a new year and you may feel overwhelmed with what it could bring into your life but our free Supported Self-Help programme could help!

If you live in Conwy Country please get in touch today to find out more:
01492 879 907 / info@conwymind.org.uk

#mentalhealthsupport #mindfulnes #northwales

Got experience using support for your mental health? Take Mind’s Big Mental Health Survey today, and you'll help change the mental health system tomorrow.

tinyurl.com/bmhsurvey25

We have had an amazing response to our survey so far and we would love to hear from more people!

Share your thoughts too in our quick survey & help us shape this potential new project!

Click here:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QGS96WC

#northwalessocial #mind #mentalhealth #anxiety #charity #thirdsector

🌟 What’s On in January at Conwy Mind 🌟

Kick-start your new year with a focus on mental well-being! Join us at Conwy Mind for a series of events and activities designed to support your mental health and connect with our community.

📧 Email: info@conwymind.org.uk
📞 Phone: 01492 879 907

Our office will be closed next week from Monday 23rd December until January 6th 2025. 🎄

Please don’t be afraid to get in touch in the meantime! 💙💙💙

01492 879 907 / info@conwymind.org.uk

#northwales #conwy #mentalhealth #charity #thirdsector #mindfulness #christmas

Very annoyed to report that going to bed at a consistent time every night and getting a full 8 hours of sleep has been very good for my mental health, energy levels, and productivity. Next you're going to tell me that exercise is good for me too. When does it end

Next week is the last Board Games Cafe of the 2024!
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Come along for a Christmas quiz and some festive cheer on December 18th from 2pm - 4pm at The Oriel Café, Vaughan Street, Llandudno.⠀
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Everyone welcome – for more info :⠀
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☎️ 01492 879907⠀
📧 info@conwymind.org.uk

Only a few days left to apply for our new roles for next year!

We are looking for a Income Generation Lead and two Fundraiser and Community Engagement roles

Apply on our website below and help shape the future of mental health support in North Wales. 💙

www.conwymind.org.uk/get-involved...

We’re here throughout December, spreading joy and continuing to support mental health in our community. Remember, this time of year can be magical, but it can also be challenging—don’t hesitate to reach out if you need support. 💙

01492 879 907 / info@conwymind.org.uk

#charity #thirdsector #mind

Please give a big cheer to Dylan Roberts who smashed 3 half marathons in aid of Conwy Mind and mental health, raising an incredible £631!

We very grateful when people choose to fundraise for us and it really does help improve mental health support in Conwy which is needed now more than ever.

😅 Mental health tip of the day: Don’t bottle up your feelings—unless it’s a bottle of wine for self-care, then... maybe. 🍷

But seriously, we’re here for you at Conwy Mind. Talk to us, we’ve got you. 💙 #MentalHealthMatters #YouGotThis

We here at Conwy Mind would like to say a massive thank you to all of the runners, the volunteers, our staff and our sponsors for helping us smash our previous Mental Elf total and raise an incredible £8,035! This money will go towards helping us develop new mental health support services💙

A mental health app that texts your friends a heads up the moment you hit play on “Grace” by Jeff Buckley

The Sims is always good for your mental health

- signed, a mental health charity

There is no better time for us to join #BlueSky than during #WelshCharitiesWeek!

We’re so proud to be one of our 16 Local Minds in Wales, independent charities that shape their support around you, and your community.

To everyone that helps make this life changing work possible, diolch💙