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Transforming Mental Health Stigma

Trustees Report

March 2022

Who We Are

Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health is a well-established charity, founded in 2017. The charity aims to raising awareness and combat stigma about mental illness and promote mindfulness, with the intention of bringing together different communities within Croydon and the UK to empathize with those in need and to help them battle their struggles.

Our Vision

Our vision is to build a future where living with mental illness will not be anything to be ashamed of and where the aged won't be left to live a lonely life. There are many such people who may be feeling insecure, vulnerable and unworthy at the moment. Unfortunately, they may end up struggling till the end of their lives, though they don't actually deserve it. Therefore, the charity focuses on letting such communities mingle with each other and thereby, support each other to lead a better life.

Our Mission

Our mission is to transform mental health stigma and raise awareness. Mindfulness, Intergenerational Care and Feeding the Homeless are also key themes in our community events.

What We Do

The relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people residing permanently or temporarily in London Borough of Croydon and surrounding areas in particular but not exclusively by providing preventative services including meditation and mindfulness to deal with the underlying relapsing conditions, such as stress, anxiety, anger and depression.

Impact and Highlights

Since the charity was established, we have worked with over many organizations from charities to businesses. Working collaboratively with our partners, our programme continues to transform Croydon, helping local residents especially the most vulnerable in our community. Some of the organisations, that we have worked with are Age UK Croydon, Mind in Croydon, West Croydon Methodist church, Croydon BME Forum and John Ruskin College.

EVENTS

MENTAL MUSCLE

Maintaining physical and mental health are integral factors of an individual’s day to day life to engage in their daily activities. Fullbody workouts that incorporate compound strength exercises are a super-efficient way of training for functional strength as well as cardiovascular health. MSH Foundation hosted a Mental Muscle event in partnership with Cameron, the session's instructor, who owns a company called the Mental Muscle Community. The event focused on promoting physical and mental wellness through various exercises. The charity hosted this event in association with Age UK Croydon and it was sponsored by the National Lottery Community Funds. Mental Muscle sessions were dedicated to individuals who thrive on engaging themselves in some form of exercises to improve their physical and mental health. The participants benefited in terms of preventing and treating mental conditions such as depression and stress. This event received a lot of positive feedback from the participants. The Mayor of Croydon Cllr Sherwan Chowdhury attended one of the sessions to support the participants.

o 12[th] May 2021, 12PM -1 PM (ONLINE) o 14[th] July 2021, 12PM- 1PM (ONLINE) o 11[th] Aug 2021, 12 PM- 1.15PM (ONLINE) o 8[th] Sept 2021, 12PM -1PM (ONLINE)

LOVE NOT HATE FUNDRAISING EVENT #LOVENOTHATE2021

At challenging time of COVID-19, MSH Foundation hosted a virtual fundraising event called Love Not Hate for raising money for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. The event began with a two-minute silence in memory of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The speakers for the event were Cllr Toni Letts OBE, Steve Reed MP, Sarah Jones MP, Cllr Hamida Ali, Mike Bell, Matthew Kershaw, Cllr Stuart Collins and Cllr Stuart King. The activities included live music, dance performances, and magic show. The fundraiser wouldn’t be possible without the support from everyone who bought the 3-course dinner from Spice Village Croydon, volunteers and hosts who delivered the food, and everyone who made their donations to raise £2515 for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

o 10[th] April 2021, 7PM- 8.30PM, (ONLINE)

SUICIDE FIRST AID TRAINING

o 8[th] September 2021, 9AM- 3.30 PM (ONLINE)

The training in first aid for suicidal attempts is a vital part that must be overlooked. Not only does it ensure that crises are handled appropriately, but also it is a legal requirement that may be costly if disregarded. In conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day, MSH Foundation organised a free virtual suicide first aid training event. This was in the light of hundreds of people that had been getting hurt each year as a result of suicide attempts. Training was delivered by Steve Carr from Mindcanyon. The National Lottery Community Fund supported the charity in hosting this event. MSH Foundation finds it is essential to instil trust in the public that they are being effectively cared for, to reduce suicidal thoughts.

SILVER SUNDAY- AFTERNOON TEA

Social isolation and loneliness amongst older generation can lead to high risks of physical and mental conditions. Charity celebrated the second Silver Sunday in Croydon to tackle this amongst older people. An event called Silver Sunday- Afternoon Tea was organized with the support of the National Lottery Community Fund. The event focused on recognizing older adults' contributions to society and also facilitating their happiness and wellbeing. MSH Foundation spearheaded this initiative to bring generations together and honor seniors through fun and free activities. The event served as a platform for the elderly, including veterans to meet new people, explore new places, try new activities, and connect with their local communities and generations.

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING WEBINAR

High level of mental health implications are associated with increased learning, creativity, and productivity amongst younger generation. As a part of World Mental Health Day, MSH Foundation hosted a Mental Health and Wellbeing Webinar for the students of London Professional College and Results Consortium. Because of misconceptions about mental health, students often suffer in silence and their conditions go untreated. This ultimately affects their overall academic performance and wellbeing. The event emphasised the innate perception of wellbeing and overall health to raise awareness and overcome stigma to support people living with mental illness to lead a better life with dignity. During the webinar, young people were keen to learn about improving their mental health and ways to help others in crisis.

INTERGENERATIONAL CARE EVENT

Young and older generations were invited to take part in Intergenerational Care Event that was organised by the charity, which was held in conjunction with Black History Month as a reminder to take account of where systemic racism persists. The event was organised in partnership with John Ruskin College and Croydon BME Forum which involved various activities, programs, and projects. The National Lottery fund sponsored the event. The participants shared their experiences during this memorable event. Our older people also enjoyed manicures, makeup, hairdressing, and massages by the young people, followed by lunch and a Q&A session. The event aimed at facilitating better societal relationships. These activities benefited wellbeing across generations as children and older adults interacted and exchanged knowledge and skills throughout the event.

o 13[th] October 2021, 10AM- 4PM

FREE COUNSELLING SESSIONS

Unaddressed mental illness can affect an individual’s ability to function properly and may even reduce life expectancy. As a result of our intensive and unhealthy lifestyles, people are often hesitant to seek help owing to social stigma. The MSH Foundation offered a six-week free counselling session to support individuals suffering from any type of mental illness. This event was sponsored by the National Lottery Community Fund. Quitty D'Souza, a certified Mind in Croydon counsellor, led the session. From January 12[th] 2022, free counselling sessions were provided at Mind's Croydon office on all Wednesdays and Thursdays. These sessions allowed participants to express and give voice to internal concerns, worries, and selftalk. The charity emphasised bringing these individuals' to light and encouraging them to seek help for mental illness.

o 12[th] January 2022, 10AM- 4PM o Location: Mind in Croydon

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE

o 12[th] & 13[th] February 2022, 9AM- 5PM (ONLINE)

To reassure and support a person in distress, MSH Foundation organised a Mental Health First Aid Course to provide an in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing. The objective of this event was to increase the participants' ability to identify symptoms of mental health conditions within themselves as well as others after they had received mental health training. This enabled them to not only deal with any sort of crisis but also to intervene before any distress becomes an emergency. The National Lottery Community Fund sponsored this event. The Mental Health First Aid Course and its materials intended to educate participants on common mental health illnesses like cyberbullying, trauma, post-traumatic stress, etc., while also making them aware of the social stigma.

CHAKRA DANCING AND CREATIVE MEDITATION

Today's lifestyle induces stress and tension on a physical and mental level, and the majority of specialists feel that untreated mental stress can also lead to physical ailments. MSH Foundation organised a hybrid Chakra dance sessions with creative meditation, where people joined both the physical session as well as online. The session was conducted by Shubhaa Srinivasan and sponsored by the National Lottery Community Fund. Chakra Dancing is a form of therapeutic movement and it facilitates soul nourishment. It improves immunity, self-esteem, and happiness while cleansing the physiological memory of previous tension, trauma and deeply ingrained behaviours. These sessions helped participants deal with this influence and gave them motivation to live a healthy life. Chakra balancing through this dance also facilitated the participants maintain emotional stability and brought them back to their root.

FEEDING THE HOMELESS PEOPLE

MSH Foundation aims to sustain a high standard of nourishment for the homeless people and help them manage and recover from mental health issues. Food is a basic requirement for everyone, but not everyone is fortunate enough to have it. COVID-19 exacerbated the worldwide hunger crisis, bringing the homeless to the verge of starvation. Grand Sapphire, Ceylon Spice, and The Red House sponsored the charity’s "Feeding the Homeless people" sessions and helped in providing nutritious meals to them to combat the impacts of their hunger and malnutrition. Homeless people are susceptible to a variety of ailments, particularly during the winter. The charity feeds approximately 70 homeless people in Croydon each month. In addition, the charity also celebrated Christmas, Easter, Indian Harvest Festival, Onam, Eid, Chinese New Year and Diwali with the homeless people to enable them to experience these celebrations. MSH Foundation believes that sharing and consuming food with the homeless increases their well-being, and will help them feel socially included.

Our Supporters

Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health would not exist without the support of businesses and our funders. We would like to thank the following for their generosity between April 2021 - March 2022.

Feedback

See how our programmes and events have helped people in the community.

"Great training, I feel better skilled in handling a potential suicide situation…" - SUICIDE FIRST AID COURSE, 08.09.2021

“I felt very relived and fulfilled after engaging with younger kids. It took me back to my school days after getting involved with kids. I would like to take this moment to thank MSH Foundation for organising this event.”

-SILVER SUNDAY, 03.10.2021

“ I felt good about myself involving in supporting and giving shoulders to the senior citizens”

- INTERGENERATIONAL CARE, 13.10.2021.

“Thank you for helping me forget my pain for the afternoon..”

– INTERGENERATIONAL CARE, 13.10.2021.

“‘Working with the chakra is amazing; I feel so energetic after the dance; I feel so calm, centred and peaceful.”

-CHAKRA DANCE, 03.03.2022

“Excellent – It was so informative and participatory, as well as thought-provoking. I learned a lot of information from this course.”

“I'm feeling very fresh and energetic after the Mental Muscle event; with its right mix of fun beats, as well as the fast and slow intervals. I have made it a point to not miss out any Mental Muscle events hereafter.”

–MENTAL MUSCLE, 12.05.2021

“Great & informative session! Practical real life situations in typical settings!!; which helped me understand more about my mental health and how I could help others who are in distress.”

“It really is true on what group exercise and Mental Muscle sessions can do for the soul, I’m coming back for the next event!"

"Excellent course; it has given me the confidence to be direct and ask the question of someone I believe to be contemplating suicide, without fear of it being the wrong thing to do."

"Quitty was able to help me think through a lot of thoughts that made me feel extremely stuck and hopeless at the time. I am doing much better and am able to cope with my anxiety and OCD a lot better. "

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