If you’ve got INSET tomorrow an got time, might be worth thinking about whether you’ve got kids who might benefit from seeing the timetable and a few pictures of the classroom before their first day, and sending them over. Genuinely believe this can make a world of difference.

There’s a new academic year starting this week for many young people. You might feel worried or find sleeping tricky until you find your feet. Please talk to someone at home or college if it feels difficult or overwhelming. There’s help around you. youngminds.org.uk

Love this and I’m sure I’ve posted it before, but just in case. You can’t read it too many times.

Thinking of all the children who have been struggling with the return to school, and the parents of these children. This is so beautifully expressed by Libby Scott.

10 October is World Mental Health Day! Celebrate by hosting a Tea & Talk event and start those important conversations about mental health. We’ve got everything you need to put on a brilliant event, so join the tea-party and download our pack today! bit.ly/3MnWGwk

Thinking about all those children and parents and carers for whom this week is a nightmare, for those who struggle daily in school, for those have no school, for those who live hidden. We see you. #SEND #autism #ADHD #carers Thanks Missing The Mark Eliza Fricker for the drawing.

What an amazing project #FieldOfDreams is. A group of men pushing beyond their comfort zones & learning from and supporting each other, anxieties, strengths, difficulties - nothing is off limits to discuss. Andrew Flintoff and Kyle Hogg are an example to us all.

'Red Cuillin sunset' by Pam Carter, UK landscape painter #WomensArt

RIP, Rebecca Cheptegei, an incredible, talented, strong & beautiful woman, who was also an Olympian runner. Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, at any time. It doesn’t matter who you are. She was a powerhouse of a woman & her murderer can NEVER take that from her. Be at peace🕊️

Join us at our Annual Member Meeting 2024 All details can be found at mpft.nhs.uk/amm Midlands Partnership University NHS FT MPFT Involvement Team

A word about humiliation, as it’s making headlines. Suicide is complex - people’s lives are complex. But there are features that many tragic deaths have in common. Humiliation, a sense of injustice, nowhere to turn. Highly destructive & dangerous. #suicideprevention.

Never stop learning …

Thoughtful friends are to be cherished.

"I’m painting women into a space of fairness, equity and freedom” -Sungi Mlengeya, Tanzanian artist #WomensArt 💙

📢NHS England  neurology CRG is seeking a new patient and public voice (PPV) partner. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with lived experience or knowledge of neurological services to join the CRG. Find out more and apply before 08/09/2024 - bit.ly/4dQetIJ

New vacancy within the #MPFTResearch Team! 👤Research Assistant 📅29.09.24 📍St. George's Hospital, #Stafford Apply Here: healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffor… #MPFTJoinUs #NHSJobs #StaffordJobs #ResearchJobs #MPFT

Using routine outcome measures in sessions not only improves care, but also saves money. Thank you for this enjoyable skills class Kim de Jong & Hidde Kuiper. I hope more therapists will take time to help clients understand the importance of completing outcome measures EABCT

"There is no such thing as a perfect therapist...only a good enough therapist." Jonathan Shedler Jonathan Shedler

Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn. ~Elizabeth Lawrence art by Laivi Põder

Cheers to everyone who has had a challenging week and is finally able to relax this evening. I’ve opened some bubbles because - why not..