If you are in need of support or urgent help, head over to our ‘Help’ page for a list of local services.

Read on, or click on the image below to read more about ‘The 5 Ways to Wellbeing’.

One in six of us will experience a common mental disorder during our life time. High Street Baptist Church values the whole person, including their mental wellbeing and we want to do something to support people and promote wellbeing. We echo the words of Ephesians 3:16 which say

‘I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with

power through his Spirit in your inner being.’

This page contains information about our own groups and wellbeing activity as well as information about how to maintain your wellbeing and links to further resources.

There are 5 ways to wellbeing that are proven to make a real difference to our mental health. They are promoted by the NHS as well as mental health organisations all over the world. Be active, Connect, Keep learning, Give, Take notice – are small actions which when incorporated into your daily life can make you feel good, and feeling good is an important part of being healthy.

Reminding yourself to ‘take notice’ can strengthen and broaden awareness. Take some time to enjoy the moment and the environment around you and be curious about what you see.

Exercise is proven to improve mental health. Moving every day is a good habit to get in to. Whether stretching in your chair, an extra walk up and down the stairs or a 10-mile hike, try to keep/add exercise in your daily routine.

Keep in touch with people. Social media is a good way to stay in touch, but don’t rely on it as the only way to stay connected. Social relationships are critical for promoting wellbeing. With this in mind, how will you keep connected?

Renew Wellbeing helps churches open spaces of welcome and inclusion in partnership with mental health teams to improve mental and emotional wellbeing.

Renew spaces are simple cafe style spaces run by local churches where hobbies and activities are shared or co-produced. Each cafe space is attached to a quiet room or prayer space and also partners  with a mental health professional from the local council to ensure good inclusive practices.

Loss and HOPE is a coalition of Christian organisations seeking to help the Church support those bereaved – currently equipping churches across the UK to run The Bereavement Journey for those grieving in our nation.

They are encouraging churches to run The Bereavement Journey, a six-session programme of films and discussion; a place where people can process their loss in groups with others who have experienced bereavement.

Patrick Regan OBE is the founder and CEO of Kintsugi Hope, a charity which aims to create safe and supportive spaces for those struggling with emotional and mental health challenges. He is the author of several books adressing mental health.

At Spring Harvest at Home he presented three talks based on his latest book, Honesty Over Silence.

The Church of England has produced 13 daily mental health reflections which take a biblical reflection each day and then include ‘have a go habits’ each day to boost wellbeing.

This resource has been specifically adapted for the current pandemic and is partially written by Ruth Rice from Renew Wellbeing.

Being busy is often seen as a sign of strength and admired by our society. However, busy-ness can cause us to move away from God and neglect our own wellbeing. ‘The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry’ offers guideance on ‘How to stay emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world’. You can use the book as a group study using the videos and questions from the Big Church Read, access the videos and resources relating to John Mark Cormer’s book by clicking on the image.