@northpointmh.bsky.social
We are a charity providing a range of talking and digital therapies to children, young people and adults across Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. Website: www.northpoint.org.uk LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/northpointmh/
Our Director of Children & Young People’s Services, Helen McGlinchey, spoke at the Third Sector Innovation Hub yesterday on the online tools & smarter systems we're embedding with our partners SilverCloud, @maydenuk.bsky.social & Aire Innovate.
Thanks to those who made the day happen👏#MentalHealth
This #WorldTeenMentalWellnessDay, we’re sharing our new Single Session Therapy self‑referral pathway in Calderdale schools.
One focused session can help with stress, anxiety and exam pressure, offering timely support💚
More on our blog: tinyurl.com/2cwccfrx
A really valuable guidance for young people on recognising risks and staying safe online 🌐
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Yesterday, members of our Senior Management Team attended the #HETTLeadersSummit at @royalarmouries.bsky.social in #Leeds.
From AI in healthcare to charity leadership, the team tuned in to some really inspiring and thought-provoking talks💡
Big thanks to the organisers and speakers!🙌 #HETTLS26
Last week our Senior Management team spent the day at Hamara Healthy Living Centre, to work on shaping our future organisational strategy🤝
The day was a chance to pause, reflect and think big about the next 3-5 years💡
Thank you Hamara for hosting🫶
#2026Strategy #MentalHealth #Leeds #StrategyDev
Great to welcome the @maydenuk.bsky.social team to our #Leeds office⭐
It was a valuable day aligning on #iaptus development, UX priorities & system integration to support clinicians, cut admin & improve access for young people & families.
We’re excited for what this collaboration will bring next!
How to set goals that last - A kinder approach to January
Set fewer goals - Choose 1-3 priorities, more focus means more chance they will stick Direction, not perfection - Goals don't need to be fully defined. It's ok to start with 'more of' or 'less of'
Break into smaller steps - Ask yourself 'what's the smallest action I can do this month?' Start slower - Avoid the urge to do everything in January. Pace yourself for the year, not the month
Celebrate progress - Notice progress, not just achievements. Consistency is a win. Rest is part of the plan - Sustainable goals include pauses. You don't need to earn rest to deserve it.
January often comes with unspoken pressure to start new routines, new goals, new expectations... all overnight 📝
While goal‑setting can be motivating, trying to do too much too quickly can leave us feeling overwhelmed.
👇 Here are our top tips for slower, kinder start to your year.
From switching to eco-friendly products & carbon-neutral suppliers to launching our Green Champions initiative, we’re proud to be on the journey toward #InvestorsintheEnvironment (iiE) accreditation.
Read more about what we’ve achieved so far & what’s next for us: shorturl.at/axf5E
#ClimateAction
Our reminder for the Christmas period
Mental health services running through Christmas in #Leeds and #Calderdale🎄
Samaritans – Call 116 123 (24/7)
Shout – Text 85258 (24/7)
NHS Crisis Line – 111 (Option 2)
Dial House Leeds – 0113 260 9328 (evenings)
Teen Connect – 0808 800 1212
Leeds Domestic Violence Service – 0113 246 0401 (24/7)
1) Identify your stressors Work out what factors are bringing you the most stress right now. Is anything in your control that you can do to manage these stressors better?
2) Structure your day Keeping to a routine can be very beneficial if you're coping with stress. Get up and go to bed at the same time and try to get out and do your usual activities
3) Create time for yourself This can be the first thing we forget when things get busy. Factoring in just 30 minutes of mindful activity every day can significantly improve how we cope with stress.
4) Learn to take control If you're worrying about a problem, ignoring it will only make it worse. Using problem-solving techniques and creating an action plan can help you feel back in control again.
Between social demands and financial pressures, Christmas can often feel stressful. If left to build up, this can impact sleep, mood, and physical health.
To help you manage stress and prioritise your wellbeing, we’ve shared practical strategies to guide you through the festive season🎄
#Wellbeing
As the festive season approaches, our Open Minds (CAMHS) team is sponsoring a tree at the annual #Christmas Tree Festival at Halifax Minster🎄
Centred around the theme ‘Hopes and Dreams for 2026’, we’re inviting young people and families to design and create decorations for the tree🎨
#MentalHealth
Signs your friends and family might be struggling
More/less active on social media Decline in work/school performance Neglecting personal responsibilities Declining social events and staying home more than usual Communicating with friends or family less than usual
Quickly becoming angry or irritated Worrying and stressing more than usual Overreacting to situations Expressions of guilt, worthlessness or being a burden Talking of death or self-harm (even indirectly)
Changes in eating, both more or less Changes in sleep, both more or less Increased use of alcohol or drugs Unexplained aches and pains and increased fatigue No longer taking pride in appearance/personal hygiene
It’s almost the end of #Movember, a month for conversations on #MensMentalHealth and a reminder to always check in, notice and listen to others👨💬
Spotting struggles isn’t easy, even in friends and family. We’ve listed the common signs that someone is struggling for you to look out for👁️
Digital solutions: From potential to practice
We’re proud to be featured in an international report on digital mental health🙌
The Danish report highlights our work with Silver Cloud. Big thanks to our Director of Children and Youth Services, Helen McGlinchey, for sharing her expertise in the article.
Read more: shorturl.at/o4xP0
#MentalHealth
Complete a free wordle online. Activate a sense with a scented hand cream or lip balm.
A desk tidy can give a sense of control and a calmer space. Stretch at my desk with my arms overhead and take a slow forward fold.
Step outside, a breath of fresh air can help to reinvigorate. Practice mindfulness, think about a list the sounds and scents around me.
Practicing box breathing at my desk helps me to calm and focus. I find it grounding to look out of the nearest window and take a slow deep breath.
It’s #NationalSelfCareWeek☕
Not everyone has time to dedicate to self-care every day. That’s why our Wellbeing Champions have shared quick, one-minute tips to help weave self-care into your day.
Discover below ways to prioritise yourself, even on the busiest days💚
#MentalHealthMatters #Wellbeing
Movember Month in Leeds & Calderdale Mind Your Head is Mental health support sessions for men, hosted by Healthy Minds 📍2nd Wednesday of every month, Halifax Victoria Theatre 📍4th Wednesday of every month, Hebden Town Hall International Men’s Day Event - Connect with community groups and learn about men’s mental health services in Leeds 📍Thursday 20 November, Kirkgate Market, Leeds Leeds Dads Health Summit - Supporting dads struggling with isolation and depression and discussing men’s mental health 📍Wednesday 19 November, West Yorkshire Playhouse
Movember Month in Leeds & Calderdale Intro to Peer Support - For those looking for support for the first time, Leeds Mind host an intro to find out how peer support can help you 📍Thursday 20 November, Clarence House, Horsforth Being Men Podcast - Hosted by men who work within the mental health sector, offering support and advice on men’s mental health 📍Listen in this month on Spotify Men In Need Together - Weekly support groups for men to talk about their struggles in a peer-to-peer setting 📍Every Tuesday, Morley & Belle Isle, Leeds 📍Every Wednesday, Crossgates & Morley, Leeds
#Movember month is here, dedicated to raising awareness for men’s mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer & testicular cancer.
Get involved with events and talks on men’s mental health this month and connect with others through meetups and support groups across #Leeds & #Calderdale💚
We’re proud to have been named a finalist for Employer of the Year at the Investors in People Awards.
Although we didn’t take home the award this time, being shortlisted alongside such outstanding organisations is an achievement we’re proud of 💚
#EmployerOfTheYearAwards
Our CEO, Duncan Pearse, will be speaking at The Future of Social Impact Summit 2025 on 18 November, hosted by Trust Impact 🔊
The event brings together leaders from across sectors to explore what it really takes to create meaningful, measurable change.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4m7j2fce
#Impact
We enjoyed watching the @acamh.bsky.social awards last night 🏆
While we didn’t take home the award, being shortlisted in the Digital Intervention category reflects the significant progress we’ve made in improving access to support and reducing waiting times for young people.
#MentalHealth
October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth🧡
Our staff who live with ADHD have shared their own words and personal experiences to give insight into the realities of ADHD.
We hope by sharing experiences, we can encourage awareness and understanding of ADHD and help others feel seen and supported
#ADHDworkplace
We’re proud of the work our Schools Team delivered last year, including therapy, digital tools and consultations.
Wait times were also been cut down by the use of SST and digital services with SilverCloud.
A big thanks to our Schools teams for their hard work and commitment👏
#EduSky #MentalHealth
This month we hosted a session for #LeedsDigitalFestival on how digital tools and AI are transforming mental health support.
Our latest blog reflects on key takeaways and how tech is helping us reach more people.
🔗Read more: bitly.cx/ziqHV
🔗See event resources: bitly.cx/9DL6C
#AI #MentalHealth
As part of our commitment to providing timely, accessible mental health support, we have been piloting #SingleSessionTherapy (SST) across several of our services🕒
Our latest blog shares our pilot real-life case study. Read the full blog case study here: tinyurl.com/9pupurca
#MentalHealthSupport
We marked #WorldMentalHealthDay at Trinity Leeds by connecting with visitors about local support and sharing helpful resources 💚
As part of this year's theme, 'mental health in catastrophes and emergencies', visitors shared their personal strategies for resilience.
#WMHD
It was a pleasure to host the 'Digital Therapies & AI' event for #LeedsDigitalFestival.
Alongside #AireInnovate and #SilverCloud we explored ways to solve the pressing challenges in healthcare and how AI can be used to assist this both safely and ethically.
A big thank you again to our speakers🤝
👏Our event space at The Small Mill in Leeds is all ready to go for today's event, as part of #LeedsDigitalFestival.
Our partners Aire Innovate and SilverCloud will be joining us to discuss the use of AI tools in digital therapies.
We look forward to welcoming you all.
#MentalHealth #AI
How employers can prioritise mental health in the workplace
Embed mental health in induction and training. Promote information on the support available during staff inductions Consider mental health training for all colleagues Make sure your mental health support resources and policies are readily accessible
Support through internal communications. Use internal communications to promote mental health support information and policies This might include emails, staff intranet and noticeboards Helpful ways to share information could include fact sheets, myth busters, blogs, tips and web links
Encourage mental health champions. Mental health champions can encourage positive mental health and wellbeing across your organisation They help to guide colleagues to appropriate support, making the process of seeking help less daunting Wellbeing champions can act as a bridge between staff and leadership, helping to ensure that wellbeing initiatives are relevant and effective
When organisations talk openly about mental health, it helps break stigma, builds trust, and creates safer workplaces💬
It’s not just about policies, it’s about culture, leadership, and consistency.
See how your workplace can take action with our recommendations 👇
#WorkplaceWellbeing
Recently we hosted two powerful leadership development coaching sessions, led by Executive Coach @garybuxton.bsky.social🙌
The coaching explored how our personalities influence how we lead and collaborate and reminded us that effective leadership is never one-size-fits-all💡
#LuminaSpark #Leadership
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, we supported stalls at Trinity Leeds and Time for Young People Hub to promote support for young people’s mental health.
We joined the crowds on the streets of Leeds to cheer on the 84 baton bearers as part of the Baton of Hope UK Tour 👏
#SuicidePreventionDay
Image of Helen McGlinchey, shortlisted poster
👏We’re thrilled to share that Helen McGlinchey, our Director of Children & Young People Services, has been shortlisted for the #ACAMHAwards in Digital Intervention.
This is a huge recognition of her dedication & impact in child mental health. Roll on October🤞
#ChildMentalHealth @acamh.bsky.social
Mental health in the workplace statistics
Mental health issues are the number one cause of work sickness absences in the UK
52% of employees feel more productive when their organisation offers mental health resources
47% of employees believe that open dialogue about mental health would improve their wellbeing at work
Your mental health isn’t just personal, it should be a workplace priority.
📊The latest statistics show why it is important for a workplace to have clear mental health practice & policies, support that is visible and a culture where conversations are welcomed.
#MentalHealthMatters #WellbeingAtWork