Youth Mental Health Day 19 September 2024 #ControlYourScroll  It’s normal to be worried about young people’s screen time. But young people are digital natives and technology […] The post Control the scroll appeared first on Jami UK ..read more

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Student life can seem like an almost endless opportunity for socialising. It seems like there would be something for everyone. From grabbing a coffee or drink […] The post How to combat student loneliness appeared first on Jami UK ..read more

Two years ago, Jami ran a campaign about John, who, with Jami’s support, was able to find hope for the future after attempting to take his […] The post Using lived experience to helps others appeared first on Jami UK ..read more

When Jewish schools reopen after the summer break, they will be able to refer to a set of revised and newly produced guidelines on coping after […] The post New guidelines launched supporting schools and families after suspected suicide appeared first on Jami UK ..read more

The 7 October attacks, the consequential rise in antisemitism and the ongoing war in the region have all had an undeniable impact on the mental health […] The post Resources to support community’s mental health following 7 October attacks appeared first on Jami UK ..read more

Donate to a celebration or sponsor a fundraiser Fiona Brandman's Birthday 9 July 2024 For my birthday I’m fundraising for Jami, a charity that supports people in the Jewish community impacted by mental health problems. They carry out life changing work and help to improve understanding around mental health in the wider community. Thank you for helping me fundraise for this important charity. The post Fiona Brandman Birthday appeared first on Jami UK ..read more

The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is movement. Movement is important for our mental health, be it going for a walk, dancing around our living room or doing chair-based exercises. It all counts! But did you know that the benefits of moving can be even greater if we do it outdoors? Here are a few reasons why. * Rhythmic exercise, essentially anything focused on a repetitive movement – for example, running – can have a calming effect and help reduce blood pressure, increase heart rate and reduce levels of our stress hormone, cortisol. * Walking can help improve the quality of ..read more

matters We are delighted to share with you our Jami matters magazine – Winter/Spring edition 2024 The post Jami matters – Winter/Spring 2024 appeared first on Jami UK ..read more

The third Monday in January has been designated “Blue Monday” due to a combination of bad weather, post-holiday debts and people’s frustrations that their New Year resolutions are already proving impossible to maintain. For many of us, particularly if we are experiencing mental illness and distress, any day of the week can be a blue one. Depression can be particularly pertinent going through the various life transitions – from becoming a new mum and managing expectations, through to divorce, mid-life and menopause. Bereavement and a change in role within the family are also possible triggers ..read more