Khushi

People coming together to share experiences of mental health problems, support each other and challenge stigma. A collaboration between Hamara and SAA-uk, funded by Time to Change.

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This week we heard a discussion on the radio about how colouring books for adults are becoming popular. The therapeutic benefits of colouring-in cannot be denied! Give it a go, you'll be chilling in no time...

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What do you like about yourself?

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Finding Balance

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Art therapy

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On a good day

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Veil - Mama Quilla

A little plug from us for this up coming show at Slung Low in Leeds, that looks really interesting.

Go to Veil

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For Black History Month 2014 SAA-uk took part in a day of workshops and performances at Leeds library. We've very proud of our ladies for sharing their poetry, well done!

Photo: Amardev Gahir

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You know how kids can sit and draw or colour pictures for hours? Try it! It's so relaxing!

(Picture: actual grown men drawing pictures and loving it)

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Supporting Young People and mental health

If you haven't visited the Time to Change website before, it's worth a look. Lots of good advice and resources including information specifically for younger people. 1 in 10 young people experience mental health problems. Let's help ourselves and each other.

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Charity Fundraiser on Sat 27th Sept - spread the word!

Khushi would like to share this event, being organised by Ruhina Choudhury for a very good cause:

LADIES ONLY EVENT Date: Saturday 27th September Time: 4 to 11pm Venue: Pannal Village Hall, HG3 1JG Tickets: £15/ladies, £10/children Contact: 07701090360 Including: * Fashion show exhibiting  exquisite ethnic wear; * Cultural performances including drummers and dancers; * Bazaar with hand craft items, sweet stalls and henna artists; * Charity auction of designer items and unique calligraphy; * A delicious 3 course meal. This event should not to be missed. Tickets on sale now...limited tickets so book your place before tickets sell out.... All money raised will go to the registered charity Human Appeal International (HAI). Human Appeal has one of the largest humanitarian operations in 24 countries worldwide. HAI staff have been working around the clock under extremely challenging conditions, delivering vital humanitarian assistance, including food, medical aid and shelter to thousands of injured people.

Venue information: http://www.pannalvillagehall.btck.co.uk

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SAA-uk's CEO proudly reveals her tie-dyeing skills!

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Happy Hands, Happy Hearts

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Think about yourself

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Cancer

Have you ever been kicked in the stomach so hard you felt winded? That pain lasted me ages when I heard my dear brother had cancer You lurk around for years and then you spread like a plague, just like storm that slowly erupts through the clouds You are an evil little lump which keeps growing, sucking in every little ounce of energy You keep multiplying, turning into poison as you make your way through the veins You are an evil spirit which just won't let go Wish there was a way that we could kill you forever Still feel winded as someone has kicked me in the stomach

Kouser Iqbal

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Depression

The sad news of Robin Williams' suicide has catapulted the topic of depression into the limelight of the national media. Depression is a serious, often debilitating, sometimes fatal illness that can affect anyone - even the funniest, most uplifting souls. Depression should not be dismissed, nor should those who suffer be labelled selfish, as often happens. It can affect any of us and all of us - we should strive to be more understanding, tolerant and supportive when a fellow human being is suffering.

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Sat at your computer? Fancy having some lovely, varied Indian music playing in the background? Then check out this playlist from SAA-uk.