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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T130000
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UID:3445-1747141200-1747144800@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Take Some Breathing Space - learn about NHS 24 mental health and wellbeing support options.
DESCRIPTION:Highland has a powerful community of people\nand organisations committed to supporting\npeople’s mental wellbeing.\nAs a ‘community of practice’ this session is an\nopportunity to learn together about the range\nof mental health services available through NHS\n24 and know how to access and signpost to the\nmost appropriate aspect of the service in time\nof need.\nThe session will be led by Lisa-Jane Dock of\nBreathing Space. Lisa-Jane is also a partner in\nthe Highland Suicide Prevention Steering Group\n \nCLICK THIS LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION \nNHS Breathing Space event 13th May 2025 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/3445/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
CREATED:20241113T130339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T130350Z
UID:3387-1747036800-1747587600@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:12th May – 18th May \nCheck back nearer the time for more information and resources.
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/mental-health-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
CREATED:20241113T130027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T130027Z
UID:3385-1743292800-1743379199@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:World Bipolar Day
DESCRIPTION:30th March. \nCheck back nearer the time for more information and resources.
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/world-bipolar-day/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
CREATED:20241113T130543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T130543Z
UID:3390-1741824000-1741910399@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:University Mental Health Day
DESCRIPTION:13th March 2025. \nCheck back nearer the time for more information and resources.
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/university-mental-health-day/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250224T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
CREATED:20241113T125722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T125722Z
UID:3380-1740384000-1740934800@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Eating Disorders Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:24th February – 2nd March 2025 \nCheck back nearer the time for information related to this event.
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/eating-disorders-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
CREATED:20241112T134640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T134640Z
UID:3371-1738800000-1738886399@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Time to Talk Day
DESCRIPTION:Time to Talk Day is on Thursday 6 February 2025. It’s a chance for all of us to be more open about our mental health and talk about how we really feel. \nTime to Talk Day (rethink.org) \nCheck back nearer the time for more information.
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/time-to-talk-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
CREATED:20241113T125428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T125612Z
UID:3377-1738569600-1739120400@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Children's Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:3rd February – 9th February 2025. \nCheck back near February for the theme of this Children’s Mental Health Week 2025.
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/childrens-mental-health-week/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
CREATED:20240306T141245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T133210Z
UID:3007-1727740800-1730419199@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival - Highland (SMHAF)
DESCRIPTION:Through the month of October\, the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival will take place across Scotland\, including events across Highland. \nExplore the full programme or Highland specific events found at Events | Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (mhfestival.com) or visit Events 2024 – SMHAF Highland (wordpress.com) for more details. \n 
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/scottish-mental-health-arts-festival-highland-smhaf/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Highland":MAILTO:smhafhighland@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T100032Z
UID:3319-1726063200-1726074000@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Moniack Mhor - Creative Writing for Care Experienced Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you care experienced and aged 14-30?\nJoin Scottish author Jenni Fagan and Aotearoa (New Zealand) poet essa may ranapiri for a workshop exploring different forms of creative writing.\nJenni and essa will guide you through a series of exercises on poetry\, micro-fiction\, and writing from life.  This will be followed by an open conversation on writing\, where you can ask Jenni and essa about their writing life and experiences\, such as how they filter real life\, where they find inspiration for their work – and any other questions you might have. \nThis workshop is free to attend for care-experienced people aged 14-30.  \nBooking is required\, below. \nSnacks and drinks will be provided during the break. \nIf you have any queries please email us on vicky@moniackmhor.org.uk or edel@moniackmhor.org.uk. \n 
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/moniack-mhor-creative-writing-for-care-experienced-workshop/
LOCATION:WASPS Inverness Creative Academy\, IV2 3JP
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
CREATED:20240422T160052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T160052Z
UID:3034-1715850000-1715864400@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:In-Person Training Event: Suicide Intervention and Prevention Programme (Invergordon)
DESCRIPTION:Who this is for: \nStaff who have patient\, client\, service user\, or public contact and who have had no previous suicide awareness training or last training was more than three years ago. \nCourse delivery: \nThis course is delivered in a single 4 hour session. \nLearning aims:\nThe aim of this course is to improve awareness of suicidal thinking and to increase their confidence to ask someone if they are feeling suicidal\, and to support them to seek further help. In person training will allow for more of a focus on building practical skills such as listening skills and asking the question “Are you suicidal?” \nLearning outcomes:\nBy the end of this course\, you should be able to: \nrecognise a person at risk of suicide \nask about suicide including the essential listening and questioning skills \nDescribe the impact of attitudes to suicide \nIdentify local services available to help with suicide prevention. \n  \nBook online through TURAS: \nSuicide prevention : suicide intervention and prevention programme (SIPP) | Turas | Learn (nhs.scot) \n 
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/in-person-training-event-suicide-intervention-and-prevention-programme-invergordon/
LOCATION:county community hospital\, Invergordon\, Saltburn Rd\, Invergordon\, IV18 0JR
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="NHS Highland":MAILTO:nhsh.healthimprovementtraining@nhs.scot
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
CREATED:20240319T091550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T091550Z
UID:3027-1715558400-1716163199@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness Week 13th to 19th May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 13 to 19 May\, on the theme of “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”.\nBeing active is important for our mental health. But so many of us struggle to get enough exercise. We know there are many different reasons for this\, so this Mental Health Awareness Week we want to help people to find moments for movement in their daily routines. Going for a walk in your neighbourhood\, putting on your favourite music and dancing around the living room\, chair exercises when you’re watching television – it all counts! \n  \nCheck Mental Health Awareness Week | Mental Health Foundation for more information and resources.
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/mental-health-awareness-week-13th-to-19th-may-2024/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
CREATED:20240507T095421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T100230Z
UID:3058-1715385600-1716076799@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Green Health Week 11th to 18th May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Taking time to enjoy your local outdoor green space could bring you huge health benefits – getting outdoors is good for your physical\, mental\, and social well-being. Regardless of age and ability\, there really is something for everyone\, including groups and organisations in your local area that can support you. \nYou may not be the “outside type” but we aren’t talking mountain climbing and adrenalin sports here\, we’re talking small steps to make a positive change. It could be anything from a walk to the local park or some windowsill gardening (you can bring the outside indoors too!) \n  \nFind activities throughout Highland at Green Health Week 2024 – Think Health Think Nature
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/green-health-week-2024/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
CREATED:20240306T152103Z
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UID:3009-1711929600-1714521599@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Stress Awareness Month 2024
DESCRIPTION:Little by Little\, a Little Becomes a Lot \n  \nThe theme #LittleByLittle highlights the transformative impact of consistent\, small positive actions on over-all wellbeing. The Stress Management Society this year for Stress Awareness Month want to emphasize how even the smallest steps taken each day towards self-care and stress reduction can yield significant improvements in mental health over time. \nWe encourage you to focus on making manageable adjustments to your daily routine. While the impact of small actions on their own may seem little\, the cumulative effects of these habits can end up being profound! \n\n\n\nConnect with someone\nAre they okay? ∙ Are you okay? ∙ Check in with your support network ∙ Connect with someone new ∙ A sense of belonging and community can help reduce feelings of loneliness.\nGo outside – Spending time in nature is an excellent coping strategy for dealing with stress – try a short walk after work.\nGet moving – Get moving any way you want to. This can be walking\, running\, yoga\, stretches\, gardening \, any that gets you moving.\nBe mindful – Get absorbed in what you’re doing – notice you’re senses when doing activities you enjoy.\nBreathe deep – Deep breathing has been shown to help with stress reduction and relaxation.\nPrioritise sleep – Make small steps to improve your bedtime routine. Wind down before bed by minimizing your screen time\, make your bedroom a ‘tech-free’ zone\, create a clean and restful environment\, jot down what’s on your mind and set it aside for tomorrow\, avoid caffeine after 4pm.\n\n\n\nAccess further resources at: Stress Awareness Month 2024 – The Stress Management Society \nOR \nStress and how to cope with it – Mental Health UK (mentalhealth-uk.org) \n  \nWhen to see your GP about your stress levels\nIf you’ve tried self-help techniques and they aren’t working\, you should go to see your GP. They may suggest other coping techniques for you to try or recommend some form of counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy. \nIf your stress is causing serious health problems\, such as high blood pressure\, you may need to take medication or further tests. \nMental health issues\, including stress\, anxiety and depression\, are the reason for 1 in 5 visits to a GP.
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/stress-awareness-month-2024/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240331
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
CREATED:20240306T160047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T160047Z
UID:3024-1711756800-1711843199@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:World Bipolar Day 2024: Share Your Diagnosis Story
DESCRIPTION:World Bipolar Day is on the 30th March. This year\, we are marking it by inviting people living with bipolar to share the story of their diagnosis. \nIn Scotland\, on average\, it takes people living with bipolar 9.8 years to get an accurate diagnosis. We want to change that: the first\, vital step\, will be gathering your stories.  We’re hoping these stories will both challenge public stigma and encourage healthcare providers across Scotland to ask the right questions. \nYou can opt to share your diagnosis story by video or to write it down. We are also more than happy to have your video transcribed or post your written story anonymously – we won’t share your name or image anywhere without your consent. \n  \nIf you want to learn more about bipolar\, visit: \nBipolar Scotland – Scotland’s charity for people living with bipolar \nOr complete a short elearning course at: \nBipolar courses online (bipolaruk.org)
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/world-bipolar-day-2024-share-your-diagnosis-story/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
CREATED:20240125T083832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T084547Z
UID:2993-1706745600-1706831999@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Time to Talk Day
DESCRIPTION:Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Happening every year\, it’s a day for friends\, families\, communities\, and workplaces to come together to talk\, listen and change lives. \nTime to Talk Day 2024 will take place 1 February 2024. It’s run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness and is being delivered in partnership with Co-op for the third year running. Across the UK\, it’s delivered by See Me in Scotland\, Inspire in Northern Ireland and Time to Change Wales. \nThe more conversations we have\, the better life is for everyone. Talking about mental health isn’t always easy and sometimes it’s even harder to say how you really feel. But a conversation has the power to change lives. \nTime to Talk Day is the perfect opportunity to start a conversation about mental health. \nResources and activity ideas available on the See Me website  \n 
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/time-to-talk-day/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231023T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
CREATED:20231018T130841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T130841Z
UID:2850-1698058800-1698066000@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:Discover Digital Free Drop-in Session
DESCRIPTION:Want to make more of digital technology\, but lack confidence? \n  \nNervous to ask ‘silly’ questions? \n  \nStruggling with your devices? \n  \nBring along your devices and ask our team of digital helpers any questions you have around making technology work for you.
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/discover-digital-free-drop-in-session/
LOCATION:Muir of Ord Hub\, The Muir Hub Cafe\, Great N Rd\, Muir of Ord\, IV6 7SU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T121509
CREATED:20220829T112413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T155019Z
UID:2109-1662804000-1662818400@www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk
SUMMARY:World Suicide Prevention Day - Suicide Aware Drop in Sessions and Online Event
DESCRIPTION:If you have been affected by suicide or are having thoughts of\nsuicide please come along to Inverness or Fort William. See details below. \nThere will be opportunities to share\nyour experiences and find support within our community . \nYou are not alone\, come and join us for a free cuppa and a blether. \nThere will be information stands\, talks and lots of support \nINVERNESS (drop in and online) \nIf joining the Inverness event online via MS Teams on your computer or mobile\,  use this link \nMeeting ID: 354 795 864 516\nPasscode: QHuAqv \n \nFORT WILLIAM (drop in only) \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/event/world-suicide-prevention-day-suicide-aware-drop-in-session-and-online-event/
LOCATION:Inverness Library\, Farraline Park\, Inverness\, Highland\, IV1 1NH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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