Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Today we are spotlighting the amazing work of the Solihull Integrated Addiction Services (SIAS) team! 👏 “The people, staff groups and services have helped us change our lives and build a sober life. We have been listened to and understood with compassion and respect without judgement.” You can find more information about SIAS on their website. 👉 https://orlo.uk/Z7XrF You can also find out more about our Friends and Family Feedback Test on our website. 👉 https://orlo.uk/STyFo

We finish the week by spotlighting Mohammed Shakil, Social Worker who was nominated by Dianna Dass-Farrell, Clinical Service Manager. 👏 Dianna said: “I am pleased to nominate Mo for recognition during South Asian Heritage Month. Mo is one of the social workers who works for FIRST. Mo is a knowledgeable member of the team who has supported discharge into the community for a number of complex cases. Mo has helped to instil hope for those who have felt that they would never leave the hospital setting and he continues to support with management and oversight of these cases in the community.” 💚 #SouthAsianHeritageMonth #SAHM #BSMHFTSAHM #FreeToBeMe

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Bipolar disorder - let's talk about it 🙋♂️ Bipolar is a severe mental illness characterised by mood swings and changes in energy levels. It can affect thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Someone with bipolar can have long or short periods of stability but can then experience low mood (depression) or ‘high’ (experiencing hypomania, mania, or psychosis). Some people with bipolar only experience high moods and not low moods - everybody’s experience is different and is unique to them. Bipolar affects people of all ages and from all backgrounds. In the UK, over one million people have bipolar, and their symptoms are usually first noticeable as teenagers or young adults. 50% of people get symptoms before the age of 21. If you would like to learn more, our Bipolar Services team has provided information that could be beneficial to you. Visit our website today to learn more about... Signs and symptoms 🤔 The impact of bipolar disorder ❤️ Support provided by our services 🤝 Our Specialist Mood Disorder Clinic 🧠 Mood on Track 🙌 And how to make a referral 🤳 #Bipolar Bipolar UK

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help. The service is effective, confidential and free. Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at https://orlo.uk/o0qMK

Today we are highlighting Sabahat Latif, Specialist Psychological Practitioner who was nominated by Dianna Dass-Farrell, Clinical Service Manager. 👏 Dianna said: “I am pleased to nominate Sabahat (known to the team as Saba) for recognition during South Asian Heritage Month. Saba is a compassionate and caring member of the Psychology team, one who is hardworking and committed. Saba provides a range of interventions in a person-centred way and uses her cultural intelligence to build trust with those she works with. Saba is an excellent cook and has shared many of her dishes with the service. Saba is a pleasure to work alongside, and her input and expertise are valued.” 💚 #SouthAsianHeritageMonth #SAHM #BSMHFTSAHM #FreeToBeMe

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It’s midweek and we are shining a spotlight on Suria Qamar, Healthcare Assistant on Sage Suite at the Juniper Centre. She was nominated by Juliana Mafukidze, Acting Ward Manager who said: “Suria is willing to help others, she acts as an interpreter when required and consistently demonstrates the Trust Values. She goes above and beyond to support her colleagues, patients and relatives. Suria's contributions are highly appreciated and valued by the team!” Suria said: “I am Pakistani, and I love the colourful culture. I make all the great foods from when I lived in Pakistan, it is a beautiful country.” #SouthAsianHeritageMonth #SAHM #BSMHFTSAHM #FreeToBeMe

Our Trust has created an Anti-Racist Framework as we work towards becoming an Anti-Racist, Anti-Discriminatory organisation.💙 The framework includes things such as, barriers, myths, wellbeing and belonging. Read more about our Anti Racism Campaign👉 https://orlo.uk/kl2c1

Today’s staff shoutout goes to Tarnveer Bhogal, Psychological Practitioner. Tarnveer was nominated by Dianna Dass-Farrell, Clinical Service Manager who said: “I am pleased to nominate Tarnveer for recognition during South Asian Heritage Month. Tarnveer is a committed and compassionate Psychological Practitioner working within FIRST. Tarnveer consistently demonstrates a dedication to the wellbeing of our service users and staff. Tarnveer contributes positively to the services aims of creating a culture of reflective practice within the healthcare setting. Tarnveer supports in the facilitation of reflective practice within FIRST as she delivers reflective practice sessions, case busting sessions and post incident support. As a service we recognise that reflective practice provides so many advantages such as improved patient care, enhanced learning, professional growth and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The work Tarnveer does on a day-to-day basis extends to encompassing a holistic approach and her genuine passion for helping others shines through.” Tarnveer said: “I am a second generation Panjabi (Indian) born in Leicester! I love being a Panjabi Sikh woman. As a young person, I found it tricky to navigate my British identify with my ethnicity, culture and religion. However, I grew to find such beauty in the diversity that I come with and have finally been able to embrace myself and all that comes before me. “Free to Be Me - for me, means to be able to bring all parts of myself to anything I do and to not let internal or external barriers prevent me from being my authentic South Asian self.” #SouthAsianHeritageMonth #SAHM #BSMHFTSAHM #FreeToBeMe