Mental Wellbeing

All of us need to look after our mental wellbeing, just as we need to look after our physical and emotional health. As rates of mental illness increase in our society, understanding the issues around mental wellbeing is becoming even more important. 

The Bible and church history includes many famous people who battled mental illness. The Bible also talks about some simple steps which helps many (not all) people retain or regain their mental health. 

Our mental well-being group, Thrive, is aiming to equip the church to better understand mental health and illness, and in turn be able to support those people who are struggling with mental wellbeing.

Our Sanctuary art and craft group is open to all but designed to be a place for those who are struggling - getting creative can help boost our mental wellbeing. See here for more details. 

Here's some training Thrive gave in October 2020. Further signposting materials are below the video. 

The Coronavirus pandemic can affect us in many different ways: physically, emotionally, economically, socially, and psychologically and when we are facing a crisis of any sort, fear and anxiety are inevitable; they are normal, natural responses to challenging situations infused with danger and uncertainty. It’s all too easy to get lost in worrying and ruminating about all sorts of things that are out of your control. If you or your children are experiencing any feelings of fear and anxiety some of these resources might help.
Signpost and support services booklet
Coronavirus - Helping children cope with stress
Daily planner
FACE COVID - How to respond effectively to the corona crisis
Need Help? - Your Mental Health Matters A video from Love Southampton
Drop in mental health crisis lounge in Shirley

If you want to learn more about what we are doing here at Thrive or if you what some advice on good mental wellbeing services and organisations  than do Email us at thrive@stjamesbythepark.org