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NHS advice about coronavirus (COVID-19), including information on symptoms, testing, vaccination and staying at home.

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Advice for protecting your mental health

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Advice for protecting your mental health

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Working from home, remotely or splitting time between home and the office (hybrid working) has become more common than ever.

Many of us have had to adjust to these new ways of working following the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in 2020. Some of us have even entered the workforce for the first time, starting working life in a remote role, without having experienced an office-based job.

Working from home can have benefits and perks that some of us enjoy (bye bye commute!), but a change like this can be challenging too and can have a big impact on our mental health.

It can cause stress, a lack of motivation, anxiety and uncertainty. Alongside this, we might worry about future job prospects or the best way to juggle work with our personal and family life.

These simple tips can help you feel more productive, motivated and take care of your mental health while working from home.

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6 simple tips to tackle working from home - Every Mind Matters

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Read our 6 simple tips to help you manage working from home and look after your mental wellbeing.

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Washing your hands is one of the simplest ways you can protect yourself and others from illnesses such as food poisoning and flu.

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If it's a genuine emergency, where someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk, call 999 and don't panic.

You can contact emergency services via SMS if you're deaf, hearing impaired or have a speech impediment.

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Dialling 999 doesn't necessarily mean an ambulance will be dispatched. The call handler will decide what's appropriate.

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NHS mental health services
01924 316830 (open 24 hrs a day)

Samaritans
Dial 116 123 (free to call)

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Out of hours support for people in distress

Contact Safespace
Telephone: 01422 345154
Text: 07388 990227
or via Facebook (search "SafeSpace Healthy Minds Calderdale")

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for people in fear of crisis

for people who are experiencing distress

for people aged 18 and over

a place where people will be listened to and support offered

a place where people will be signposted to other services if required and follow up work will be completed by a member of staff

a place where people will have the option of one to one support with a member of staff with follow-up work as required

a complementary service that aims to work closely with other statutory and voluntary sector services where possible

a PILOT project to test out whether there is demand for additional / alternative mental health support in Calderdale

Safespace is currently funded by Calderdale CCG & the Safer Communities Fund.

Safespace ISN'T

doing mental health assessments

a place to 'hang out'

a counselling service

a 'drop in'

replacing any other service - it is a NEW and ADDITIONAL service in Calderdale

Safespace also needs volunteers to help with the service, to assist the staff team and offer supportive company for people who come to us. This can be an emotionally-demanding role and we have a rigorous selection process, with training and ongoing support provided for the right volunteers. Contact the Safespace team on 01422 345154 or
safespace@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk with enquiries.

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Mental health services are free on the NHS. Click here to find out more about the services available to you

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Choosing a mental health service

Your GP will assess your circumstances and offer appropriate advice or treatment.

They can also refer you to a psychological therapy service or a specialist mental health service for further advice or treatment.

These services may be provided by your GP surgery, a large local health centre, a specialist mental health clinic or a hospital.

The treatment may be provided on a one-to-one basis or in a group with others with similar difficulties. Therapy can also sometimes involve partners and families.

You have the legal right to choose which provider and clinical team you're referred to by your GP for your first outpatient appointment.

In most cases, you have a right to choose which mental health service provider you go to in England.

You do not have a legal right to choice when:

you need urgent or emergency treatment

you already receive care and treatment for the condition you're being referred for

the organisation or clinical team does not provide clinically appropriate care for your condition

you're a prisoner, on temporary release from prison or detained in other prescribed accommodation, such as a court, secure children's home, secure training centre, immigration removal centre or young offender institution

you're detained in a secure hospital setting

you're a serving member of the armed forces

you're detained under the Mental Health Act 1983

GOV.UK has more information about the NHS Choice Framework, your legal right to choice.

How the NHS website can help you choose

You can compare mental health service providers using the services near you search tool. Simply enter the name of the mental health service or the service provider and your postcode.

Or you can use one of these directories:

See mental health services for more information about the different services and teams available.

Once you have chosen a service provider, you also have the right to choose the mental health service team that will be in charge of your treatment.

You'll be seen by the consultant or named professional who leads the mental health team, or another healthcare professional on the team.

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Your GP will assess your circumstances and offer appropriate advice or treatment. They can also refer you to a psychological therapy service or a specialist mental health service for further advice or treatment. These services may be provided by your GP surgery, a large local health centre, a specialist mental health clinic or a hospital.

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Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can be you. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, however you want to get in touch. We're here for you online, on the phone, anytime.

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Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.

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Talk to us any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal.

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Samaritans is a charity registered in England and Wales (219432) and in Scotland (SC040604) and incorporated in England and Wales as a company limited by guarantee (757372). Samaritans Ireland is a charity registered in the Republic of Ireland (20033668) and incorporated in the Republic of Ireland as a company limited by guarantee (450409).

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With the right support, young people can transform their lives​

Growing up is a challenge for everyone, but for some it's more difficult than others. We offer practical and emotional support so that young people can enter adulthood with the confidence they need to achieve their full potential.

Some of our services include:
Homelessness
LGBT young people
Employment, training and skills
Young people leaving care

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We can help you get the support you need to grow and develop

We offer practical and emotional support so that you can enter adulthood with the confidence you need to achieve your full potential. Discover ways we support young people below or use the search bar to find services in your local area.

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We support young people who are young carers, care leavers, those looking to gain workplace skills, LGBT+ those at risk of homelessness.

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If you are a young person, parent/carer or professional looking for information, support and advice about coronavirus.

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Emotional health and wellbeing support - coronavirus

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Time out is a part of Healthy Minds, specifically for young people aged 13-19.

We offer a range of services to help you find what works for you to improve and maintain your emotional health and wellbeing.

Contact the Time Out team:

Tara, Kim or Annie
Phone 01422 345154
Mobile / text 07388 990229
​Email timeout@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk

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Updated 17th March 2020 - Coronavirus The main message at this stage is that we are looking at ways to continue to provide support, although we will have to do this differently in the coming weeks.
The latest government advice is for adults to avoid unnecessary crowds, and for young people with possible symptoms to stay at home. Understandably, for some young people this is a worrying time. We know that isolation is a major factor in emotional wellbeing, so we are considering alternative ways to provide support. https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
Infectious disease outbreaks, like the current Coronavirus (Covid 19), can be scary and can affect our emotional wellbeing. The scenario with coronavirus is rapidly changing so we have set up this page to keep everyone updated on Time Out's response. Please keep an eye on this page and our Facebook page for latest developments.
Schools Activity, Courses & Workshops
Project Workers who facilitate groups will be contacting schools to discuss alternative arrangements.
We will not be able to visit schools for the foreseeable future and any activity planned will be postponed until the government advice changes.
We are trying to have a range of options including sending out resources to teachers, and we are happy to talk to schools individually to come up with the best course of action. You can have a discussion with workers about the best ways to keep in touch and support any young people who might be feeling anxious at this time.

There have also been some changes to general Healthy Minds services and more information can be found here

There is a lot of understandable anxiety about this and we encourage you to obtain information from official sources:
NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Mental Health Foundation: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak
Young Minds
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus/

You can contact us on:
Phone: 01422 345154
Email: timeout@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk

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Everyone goes through difficult times, but sometimes our problems affect our day-to-day lives and we feel that we can’t cope. If you are in this situation, you are not alone.

Insight Healthcare provides free and confidential talking therapies, commissioned by the NHS, and is available to anyone aged 18+ and registered with a Calderdale GP.

We also work alongside physical health services (such as the chronic pain clinic, GP practices, A&E, and the respiratory clinic) in Calderdale to offer support to people with long-term health conditions such as chronic pain, diabetes, COPD, asthma, heart disease, and epilepsy.

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Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, with immediate effect and until further notice: all assessments will take place over the phone, therapy sessions will take place over the phone and/or via Skype, and group sessions have been paused. We apologise for the inconvenience, but this measure is essential to minimise social contact and ensure the safety of our clients and our staff.

Who can use the service?

Everyone goes through difficult times, but sometimes our problems affect our day-to-day lives and we feel that we can't cope. If you are in this situation, you are not alone.

Insight Healthcare provides free and confidential talking therapies, commissioned by the NHS, and is available to anyone aged 18+ and registered with a Calderdale GP.

We also work alongside physical health services (such as the chronic pain clinic, GP practices, A&E, and the respiratory clinic) in Calderdale to offer support to people with long-term health conditions such as chronic pain, diabetes, COPD, asthma, heart disease, and epilepsy.

How do I arrange an appointment?

You can self-refer to our service in the following ways:

Once we have received the referral, a member of the administration team will contact you to arrange an appointment. Please note that it is our usual policy to withhold telephone numbers when we call you.

Where does the therapy take place?

Insight Healthcare provides services face-to-face therapies throughout Calderdale, and some therapy can also be provided over the telephone if this is more convenient for you. Face-to-face consultations are carried out in GP surgeries and various health and community venues throughout Calderdale.

Help Calderdale to review adult psychological services
Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is reviewing the adult psychological services it commissions (buys). Psychological services include talking therapies, such as counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and specialist assessments and treatments. The CCG commissions these services from South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT) and Insight Healthcare and makes a contribution to services provided by WomenCentre. The CCG knows that it can do better; sometimes people have to wait too long for psychological services and not everybody gets the right service that they need. This needs to change and the CCG will work with you and its partners to make things better. The CCG wants people to give their views about its psychological services. It wants, in particular, to hear from people who use or who have used psychological services in Calderdale. To find out more and to take part in the review, please click here. Opening hours:

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Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, with immediate effect and until further notice: all assessments will take place over the phone, therapy sessions will take place over the phone and/or via Skype, and group sessions have been paused. We apologise for the inconvenience, but this measure is essential to minimise social contact and ensure the...

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Since 1989 we have provided support to survivors of sexual and domestic violence.

We are here to listen, to believe you without judgement and can offer support and advice to victim-survivors, family members, friends and partners, as well as signposting and referring to other  appropriate services.

Helpline: 01484 450040
Text Only: 07983 628227

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Being a young carer: your rights - Social care and support guide

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If you are 18 or under and you care for someone you are entitled to help and support.

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Branching Out is the specialist drug, alcohol and tobacco service for children, young people, families, professionals and communities of Calderdale.

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Branching Out (DISC - Discovering Initiative for support in the Community)

Our service

Branching Out is the specialist drug, alcohol and tobacco service for children, young people, families, professionals and communities of Calderdale. It is offered by Humankind to:

under 21s - any level of substance misuse;

under 18s - smokers.

What we can do for you

Prevention of drug, alcohol and tobacco misuse through a range of interactive education activities delivered to pupils.

One-to-one support for pupils that:

may be using and/or experiencing difficulties with substances;

and/or require smoking cessation or advice.

Training sessions for academy and school staff (teachers and support).

Support with policy development.

Support with PHSE (Personal Health and Social Education) sessions.

Telephone support to teachers/tutors/support staff in school/college.

Parental information sessions and peer support groups.

Groupwork sessions.

Diversionary/positive activities.

Contributions to EISA plans.

Access to family support.

Flexible Locality workers/venues. Lead worker identified for each school.

Volunteering opportunities.

The Staff

A dedicated Concerned Other Worker.

An Education Training and Development Worker.

Five locality workers and volunteers.

Academies and Schools

Pupils and Families

You can access the service by phone, Facebook, text or face-to-face.

For more about this service, referrals or how we handle your details, please contact:

SPOA (Single point of access) phone: 01422 415550 (option 2).

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Branching Out is the specialist drug, alcohol and tobacco service for children, young people, families, professionals and communities of Calderdale. It is offered by Humankind to: under 21s - any level of substance misuse; under 18s - smokers. Prevention of drug, alcohol and tobacco misuse through a range of interactive education activities delivered to pupils.

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Information and support for young people

Visit: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/getting-contraception/

Phone the Sexwise helpline: 0800 282930.

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There are a number of sexual health clinics in Calderdale. These offer free confidential advice and support around:

Contraception.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).

If you want to become pregnant.

If you are pregnant and unsure what to do.

Abortion.

Sexual problems.

Sexual assault

Are worried about your sexual health, or just have some questions? You can talk to your doctor or make an appointment at your local contraception and sexual health clinic.

Sexual health clinics

For help and advice about your sexual health or to attend a clinic, visit: Sexual Health or phone: 01422 261370.

Testing for Chlamydia

One in ten under 25s tested for Chlamydia do have the disease. It is a bacteria that affects the sexual organs and is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Most people do not have any signs or symptoms, so may not know that they have it.

What is the Chlamydia Screening Programme?

It is a national screening programme set up by the Government. It is to encourage young people to have a Chlamydia test and to get treatment if they need it.

These free tests are for anyone under 25 years old. All you need to do is give a simple urine sample.

To ask for your free test or for more details, visit: Chlamydia Screening Programme .

Information and support for young people

You can also visit the Young People's Drop-in clinics in Calderdale:

Broad Street Plaza.

Brighouse Health Centre.

Todmorden Health Centre.

Teenage Pregnancy

The only way to know if you are pregnant is to take a test. These can be bought from supermarkets and chemists or done free of charge by your GP.

Do you have a risk of unintended pregnancy and have you had sex within the last 5 days? You can still take emergency contraception to help prevent the conception and the sooner you take this the better. You can go to:

pharmacy (phone in advance to check your local pharmacy provides this service);

your GP;

Sexual Health Service, visit: Sexual Health

Useful links

C-Card scheme. This offers:

support and advice about sexual health;

condoms and other products;

Chlamydia screening;

pregnancy testing (selected sites).

You can access the service wherever you see the Calderdale C-Card symbol.

Condoms. In Calderdale, you can:

buy condoms over the counter in most large shops;

get them free at certain services and the sexual health service.

For free condoms by post, visit: Condoms By Post (NHS).

Sex and young people . Information and support from NHS Choices. This about contraception, alcohol and sex, pregnancy testing, sexuality and peer pressure for young people.

Sex: worth talking about . Why it is important to talk about sex. Also, information and support on sexual health, sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) and contraception (NHS Choices).

NHS Choice: Sexual health . Information and support on sexual health for all ages, which covers contraception, STIs, pregnancy and sexuality.

Brook . A registered charity that gives information, guidance and support to young people on sexual health and sex. They also have a free and discreet helpline for under 25s, phone: 0808 802 1234.

Family Planning Association . A registered charity that has information and advice on sexual health, sex and relationships for everyone in the UK.

For more about Sexual Health Services in Calderdale or the Public Health Commission, please contact Kate Horne:

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There are a number of sexual health clinics in Calderdale. These offer free confidential advice and support around: Contraception. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). If you want to become pregnant. If you are pregnant and unsure what to do. Abortion. Sexual problems. Sexual assault Are worried about your sexual health, or just have some questions?

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This brings some flexible services together that support 11 to 25-year-olds at the right time and in the right place.

This aims to give better outcomes for young people on the edge of care or at risk of becoming homeless.

The services include:
Sleep on it.

Range Street 24-hour support accommodation for 16 to 26-year-olds.

An expansion to the Calderdale Foyer Service for 16 to 25-year-olds.

Each service offers something slightly different, with tailored support to meet the young person’s needs. For more about any of these services or to refer yourself or someone else:

Call/text the Young Persons Housing Access Team on 07766 465470.

Note: You must live in Calderdale to access any of these services.

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Award-winning British charity supporting victims for 25 years.

- Are you being pressured to get married against your will?
- Do you fear to bring shame or dishonour on your family?
- Have you been emotionally or physically abused?
- Are you confused about what they say scripture demands of you?
- Do you worry about being disowned?

If you are concerned about any of the above, please call us in confidence. Culture, Religion and Tradition are not an excuse; forced marriage is illegal in the UK.

Call us on: 0800 599 9247

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Our goal is to end Honour Based Abuse in the UK. We run a national helpline, offer training to professionals, gather data to inform policies and services, and campaign for change.

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Have you or a family member been affected by Domestic Abuse?

Do you need some support or someone to talk to about the abuse?

Are you struggling to cope with the effects of family violence?

Contact us:
Daytime: 01422 323339
Out of hours: 0808 2000 247

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Day Time Operating Hours 01422 323 339 Mon to Fri: Weekends: 9am to 5pm Unavailable Out of Hours Please Ring National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 In an emergency, please call 999 To report an incident to the Police, please call 101 COVID-19 UPDATE - 18/03/2020 Please ...

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Online, on the phone, anytime.

Support for children and young people.

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On Thursday 30 November from 2:30am - 7:30am, you won't be able to contact Childline whilst we do some important maintenance to our systems. This means that 1-2-1 chats, calling and messages to Childline will be unavailable. You'll still be able to use the Childline website for advice and information.

If you're in danger or it's an emergency, you should always call 999

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Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.

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The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to Coronavirus 🤬.

Talk to us via online, social or our free, confidential helpline.

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Essential support for under 25s

The Mix is the UK's leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you're facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.

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The Mix: 0808 808 4994 - Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money & jobs.

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Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. We exist to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. We are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones. Beat is the UK’s leading charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders.

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Mindfulness is more than just a habit or a trait to possess. It must be a way of life. To master it means to be able to live a life that is not composed of too much stress, anxiety, and irritation. A person who is often mindful gets numerous benefits and advantages such as efficiency and productivity, less stressful days, emotional intelligence, and a happier life.

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Mindfulness is more than just a habit or a trait to possess. It must be a way of life. To master it means to be able to live a life that is not composed of too much stress, anxiety, and irritation. A person who is often mindful gets numerous benefits and advantages such as efficiency and productivity, less stressful days, emotional intelligence, and a happier life.

Teens nowadays have their own set of problems. Sometimes, people tend to misjudge them and think that their problems are petty or trivial. What they do not know is that teens are susceptible to depression, loneliness, and the like. Teenage years are also part of a person's formation years. This means that these years of a person's life are crucial. In other words, teenagers have to be given proper guidance and taught valuable lessons that they will need when they go out into the real world and live their lives on their own.

To be of help even just a tad bit, here are some activities that promote mindfulness for kids:

1. Adult coloring books. This has become a trend today. May adults use adult coloring books to relieve themselves from stress. These coloring books are more complex than the ones kids use. They require more concentration and focus.

2. Play Sudoku. Don't get mistaken. This game is not only for math geeks and nerds. Science has it that Sudoku even lessens the possibility of Alzheimer's disease in older people. This could only mean that playing this game as a teenager would help in exercising the brain.

3. Take morning walks. This activity will clear a teenager's mind. He can take this chance to stop everything going on in his life and just enjoy nature, listen to the sounds of the surroundings, and notice his breathing and heartbeat. This is also one of the ways to be grateful to be alive.

4. This is one of the best ways to explore what the world has to offer. Seeing different parts of the world will make teenagers realize that there's more to life and that it is better lived with fun, happiness, and adventure.

5. Try yoga. Yoga does not only make one lose weight, it is also a meditation exercise. It improves a person's ability to clear his mind off things and be free from worry. This exercise, if done regularly, will help improve a teenager's well-being and disposition.

6. Do breathing exercises first thing in the morning. Before a teen goes of to doing what he does, he must take 5 minutes of his time as soon as he wakes up to do some breathing exercises. When this is done in silence, this activity will help a teen be more mindful of what his goals and tasks are for the day.

7. It may be an old way to be reminded of the good things that happens to a person's day, but it is still one of the best ways. A teen may keep a diary or a journal and simply jot down one or two memorable things for a certain day. When he re-reads his journal or diary, he will remember what he should be thankful for.

8. Make mind maps. This is one of the best ways for teens to have a visual aid of their goals, wants, desires, and the ways in which these are to be achieved. Looking at their mind maps will remind and affirm them that they are on track.

9. Listen to music. Although there is the danger of one listening to music mindlessly, alpha waves and delta waves are a few of the kinds of music that are to ensure a person's optimal productivity while listening to it.

10. Play board games. Other than the fact that board games are fun especially when played with friends, these games stimulate brain activity. They teach players how to think and strategize in order to win. They also help in concentration and focus.

11. Physical activity helps a person by producing more endorphins or happy hormones. The happier a person is, the better his outlook in life. Exercising is one of the best ways to convert one's energy into something productive and beneficial. Instead of just laying in bed or lazing around the whole day and being idle, a teen could instead get up and jog or go to the gym.

12. Watch documentaries. They are educational, informative, and relevant in more ways than one. Not only will these documentaries develop a teen's knowledge about something, but they will also teach them how to be more observant the next time they encounter anything they see in these documentaries.

13. This is one of the more creative ways to jot down what one feels, thinks, or says. Doodling or drawing helps a teen being mindful in such a way that it makes it easier for him to put into paper what his emotions or thoughts are.

14. Have a break occasionally. Teenage years could be stressful too. There is nothing wrong with relaxing and taking a break from school, from the stresses at home, or even from the drama in the friendship circle. The break periods are as important as the responsibilities because breaks improve a person's well-being. Therefore, he is able to function well and better.

15. Eat healthy. It is a helpful mindfulness exercise to be cautious about what is being eaten. When a person is aware of what he puts in his mouth, that means he is being mindful. Not only will this help develop mindfulness, but this will also benefit teens in such a way that it will make them more well-rounded and able to participate actively in a lot of activities.

16. Try sports. Any sport would boast of its ability to discipline athletes and form their character. A person engaged in sports has to be mindful of the rules of the game, his movements, and his opponent/s. He must also be diligent enough to practice and keep going even though he is physically tired. Indeed, sports help in a teen's development of the discipline.

17. This is different from yoga. Meditation could only involve sitting in one corner and finding your center. It is just being silent while being mindful of the external sounds, the surroundings, and your breathing. This is one of the best ways to start the day.

18. Try new things. It is when one goes out of his comfort zone that he gets to learn and grow. Not all teenagers are risk-takers and curious. Some would prefer to stay safe inside their comfort zones. However, it is best to allow these teens to experience things they've never experienced and learn from them.

19. Spend a day at the park. People watch. Lie down and let the sun hit your face. Go biking around. Feed the birds or the fishes. Be one with nature. Sometimes, doing just the simple things makes a person more mindful of his feelings, thoughts, and surroundings.

20. Play crossword. Pick up the daily newspaper and answer the crossword. Not only will this help a teen gain more knowledge about current events and other trivial things, but this will also stimulate brain activity and exercise thought process.

21. Visit an art museum. There is nothing much to do here but observe and appreciate. The artworks will be of help when a teen allows them to explore his imagination. A teen who visits an art museum may be able to come up with different ideas or explanations as to the artworks, and appreciate them in very unique ways.

22. Make a bucket list. This is one of the more exciting mindfulness activities for teens. The bucket list serves as a list of the things they want to do. It will feel fulfilling if they are able to tick off items from that list.

23. Establish a routine. Although not a lot of people would feel comfortable with this, establishing a routine is one of the best ways to get things done. When a teen is aware that at this point of the day, he is supposed to do a particular thing, he could get it done.

24. Interact with the community. Getting to know people and being able to share about your own life is also one of the ways to better understand things and to be better understood. It would be nice to be able to talk to people in your community.

25. When tired, stop and rest. A person is not productive nor efficient when he does not have energy anymore. It's okay to recharge and rest.

26. Avoid multitasking. It almost never works. Get things done one at a time for a better and more quality-ensured work.

27. Learn time management. The secret to being successful in completing tasks daily is proper time management. It cannot be learned overnight, but by constant practice.

28. Have space in your home where you can sit to think. It is healthy to not be doing anything at some point in your day and just think. Re-think. What else are you supposed to do? What have you accomplished? Where did you fail?

29. Read books. There are plenty of options. A lot of books teach and help develop mindfulness. Some of these are:

1. The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness Skills to Help You Deal with Stress by Gina M. Biegel

2. Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety: A Workbook for Overcoming Anxiety at Home, at School, and Everywhere Elseby Christopher Willard

3. Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens: A Guide to Living an Extraordinary Lifeby Joseph V. Ciarrochi, Louise Hayes, and Ann Bailey

Try mindfulness apps. There are those that will help you exercise mindfulness. Here's a list of apps that you can try:

1. Stop, Breathe, and Think: it allows teens to name their feelings and determine their emotions. Then, they have guided meditations. The app also teaches emotional intelligence.

2. Smiling Mind: this app is developed with the help of psychologists and experts in meditation in order to allow its users, especially teens, to have a balanced life.

3. Headspace: "Meditation made simple". Teens can try this and start with simple processes on how to meditate.

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Mindfulness is more than just a habit or a trait to possess. It must be a way of life. To master it means to be able to live a life that is not composed of too much stress, anxiety, and irritation.

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You can practice with these guided meditation recordings from this website, or download them onto your portable device. It's OK if it seems a little weird at first. To get the hang of it, you may wish to try practicing with a particular recording at the same time, every day, for a week. Once you've got the feel for it, you can decide whether to continue using the recordings, or instead, just guide yourself using your own inner voice. ( Caution: Please do not listen to these recordings while driving or operating machinery.)

1. Eating a Raisin Mindfully (~5 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

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2. Mindful Breathing (~5 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

3. Sitting Meditation (~10 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

4. Body Scan (Short) (~10 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

5. SOBER Breathing Space (~3 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

6. Walking Meditation (~ 10 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

7. Mindful Movement (~10 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

8. Mindfulness of Thinking (~10 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

9. SOBER Coping Space (~3 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

10. Loving-Kindness Meditation (~5 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

11. Body Scan (Long) (~30 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

Learn more about mindfulness here.

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In todays society, it's especially important that we work on developing ourselves as individuals. The world around us is moving much faster than it ever has before and it can be easy to neglect our own physical or spiritual needs while trying to keep up with the chaos that surrounds us.

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You could also choose to learn a new language (Try free websites/ apps such as Babbel or Duolingo).

Do some revision. Organise your study materials/ practice your skills and take the opportunity to get ahead with your work.

Prepare for your future:
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https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentice/what-is-an-apprenticeship

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Michael Gregory II - Writer. Introvert. Random Thinker

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Self development can be the hardest and yet simplest challenge to understand. On the surface it seems simple because it means you're clearly trying to enhance a certain area in your life.

But when you start digging into it, you realize the variety of areas you can improve your knowledge on whether it be finance, health, relationships, or your personality. It's helps people find a reason to get out of bed every morning and motivates them to go to the gym.

You might fail occasionally, but it's keeping a mentally strong mind that keeps you on track to be the person you continuously envision. The self development activities listed below are separated into short, but straight to the point, bits that describes the best ways to accelerate your life.
1. Keep Yourself Organized
Keep your life simple by decluttering the things you don't need anymore. This prevents your energy from being consumed by mindless activities such as struggling to find your possessions or living in chaos. A weak person makes life difficult by avoiding the simple responsibilities of keeping their life in simple order. They distract their minds from what's really important when surrounded by cluttered and filth.
Check Out: 7 Great methods to Declutter your life 2. Don't Worry About Perfectionism
Nothing can never be perfect enough to reach your standards if you don't allow yourself to release that inner perfectionism. Instead, aim at completing it in the best way that you can before finally washing your hands from it. Fear because of the expectancy of perfectionism will always keep you before the starting line. Focus on the process until you finish your goal.

Follow: The 18 Codes that Happy People Follow
3. Keep Yourself in Contact with Positive People
Prevent yourself from socializing with negative people if you want to live a stress free life. Positive people boost up your energy and gives you the opportunity to see the bright side of life rather than the negative. Your perspectives are what will give you the best version of your life.

By keeping yourself in contact with those who continue feeding you negative energy, you begin viewing life the same way as them and this hurdles your self development process.

Check Out: 4 ways to deal with toxic people
4. Focus Your Energy Only on the important Things
Never waste your energy on the things that provide you with little to no rewards. Examples are procrastinating through useless activities such as mindlessly exploring the internet, partying more than necessary, and the lives of those you have no connection with.

A strong person prioritizes their energy towards the things that matter to them such as their career, interpersonal relationships, and themselves. The next time you find yourself worrying about celebrities lives or television shows, reconsider what your most important values are. There's nothing wrong with doing stress-free activities, but when they eat a huge chunk of your time, it then becomes a problem.
Dig Deeper: 8 Ways Mentally Strong People simplify Their lives
5. Direct Your Perspectives and Thoughts

Your perspectives are what direct your thoughts and actions. Negative perspectives will only lead you into negative habits such as complaining and viewing you failures in life. Others will pull away from you and you will make wrongful decisions.

Negative perspectives drains your energy towards the wrong direction by wondering what's the point of doing anything. A mentally strong person consciously choose to think of the positive sides in life. They let go of their fears because fear is what helps them break out of their comfort zone.

Fear pushes mentally strong people to the next step because they know the negative outcomes if they allow a bad perspective to direct their thoughts.

Must Read: How to Erase Negative Thoughts in 20 Minutes
6. Read Self Development Books
A major advantage readers have over the rest of the world is the accessibility to thousands of free resources that enhances their mind. While we live in a society that dreads on television and video games, reading any self development books will transform your mind into a diamond.

You learn from the greatest masters through self development books and learn within hours what took someone years through personal experience. Clear the path and make it easier on yourself by reading self development books on things that you're interested in. And if you're searching for which self development books to read, check out 25 Best Self Development Books to read in your 20s.

Physical exercise is essential for balancing your mind and health. Bring more airway into your body by walking and running more often. Aim at exercising at least three times a week in some way or another. The more active lifestyle you pick up, the more positive your mind gets and the more natural energy you have.
Check Out: How to get motivated to exercise
8. Don't be Afraid to Escape Your Comfort Zone

A weak person keeps themselves locked in their own comfort and control. They're afraid of getting out and testing their mind and potential. But keeping this mindset traps you in the same job you hate for thirty years. It traps you in a relationship you know isn't meant for you.

Break out of your comfort zone by trying foods you're aren't comfortable with. Get out of the house more often and speak to strangers. Do not give yourself the impression that living in your own comfort is healthy.
Recommended: Overcoming Shyness: An Easy Solution For You
9. Don't Let Your Past or Future Consume

Living in the past will do nothing other than dwell on useless memories. However, constantly envisioning the future will lower your self-esteem and willpower after you realize you haven't reached it yet. Instead, live in the present and enjoy the journey to success.

A fact most successful people say they regret doing was living in the moment by spending more time with their family, partners, and with themselves. They wished they could have taken life less seriously because they were bound to get to their designation either way.

Check Out: The 8 Laws that Confident People Follow
10. Eat Healthier
While it's good to eat healthier because it slims you down and let you fit into those old pants, there are other major benefits from it. From personal experience, eating healthier gives you a better mood because you have more energy, you're calmer, and you have a sense of inner peace. The next benefit is that you get a better night of sleep by eating the right foods.

Check Out: 13 Healthy Foods That Aren't Really That Healthy
11. Dip into your Creativity
Reading and thinking about what you want to do isn't enough in your self development journey. Your actions are what provoke your thoughts and sets the natural tone for your skills. Avoid only thinking about what you want to do and give it a try.

Only the common man daydreams about what he wants to do versus the master, who sets out to try it out. You might fail or perform horribly, but you receive a more fulfilling life knowing you were the person who chased after their goals rather than daydream about them.
Dig Deeper: Looking for Your Passion? How to Become Like Leonardo da Vinci 12. Enjoy the Art of Spending Time Alone
You will never discover your inner voice if you continue spending time with others. There is nothing wrong with going to the movies by yourself or spending time alone in the coffee shop. Being alone doesn't represent a sign to how lonely you are. It gives you the opportunity to concentrate on what's important to you and it gives you a time to recharge yourself.

Must Read: The Subtle Art of Going Out Alone and Loving It
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To report a concern regarding a Calderdale child or young person, please contact:

Multi-Agency Screening Team (MAST) on 01422 393336 (in normal working hours).

Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on 01422 288000 (out of hours only).

To report a concern about a Calderdale adult:

If you need guidance or advice, you can call gateway to care on 01422 393000.

To alert us about adult abuse, fill in this alert form and email it to gatewaytocare@calderdale.gov.uk.

To contact us out of normal working hours, call our Emergency Duty Team on 01422 288000

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If you are worried about a vulnerable child or adult, it is important that you report your concerns to the appropriate people, as soon as possible. This will help to ensure the safety and well being of the individual is put first.
Unless there are child protection concerns or a statutory requirement to undertake an assessment i.e private fostering, homeless etc, MAST will only accept referrals from agencies with an Early Intervention Single Assessment (EISA)
For help with filling out a referral form, see: Referral guidance

In an emergency where there is a threat to life or serious injury call 999, if you are concerned that a crime has been committed, call 101.

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If you are concerned about the safety or welfare of a child in the Bradford District, these are the numbers that you can call for advice and to make a referral:

During office hours call Children's Social Care Initial Contact Point - 01274 435600 - (8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4.30pm on Friday)

At all other times, Social Services Emergency Duty Team - 01274 431010

If you are concerned about the welfare of an adult then Bradford Council’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is the single point of contact to report safeguarding concerns.

You can contact MASH team through our online form or by telephone on 01274 431077 (Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 5pm and Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm)

At all other times, Social Services Emergency Duty Team - 01274 431010

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During office hours call Children's Social Care Initial Contact Point -01274 435600 -(8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4.30pm on Friday)

At all other times, Social Services Emergency Duty Team -01274 431010

If you have reason to believe that a child is atimmediate risk of harm, contact the police on999

In Bradford, safeguarding children is everybody's business. Safeguarding Children means protecting children from physical, emotional or sexual abuse or neglect. It also means improving their life chances by supporting children to grow up to be confident, healthy and happy adults.
If you are concerned that a child is being harmed you must not keep these concerns to yourself. Contact the numbers above to ensure that you speak to a suitable person who can listen to and record your concerns and then take the appropriate action. Keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility.

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