Our mission at Shama is to empower you become more active economically, educationally and socially. We do this through offering a range of activities that develop your confidence, language, employ-ability skills and improve health and well-being.
We want to give you better awareness and knowledge of the impact of ill/poor mental health and the connection to emotional and physical well-being.Every single person regardless of age, background, culture, upbringing or profession is affected by their mental health and well-being at some point in their lives.
Positive impact on your well-being
- Happy intimate relationship with partner
- Network of close friends
- Enjoyable and fulfilling career
- Having enough money
- Regular exercise
- Nutritional diet
- Enough sleep
- Spiritual/religious beliefs
Negative impact your mental health
- Social isolation or loneliness
- Childhood trauma, abuse or neglect
- Experiencing discrimination and stigma, including racism
- Social disadvantage, poverty or debt
- Bereavement (losing someone close to you)
- Severe or long term illness
- Having a long term physical health condition
Looking after your mental well-being
- Good self-care is the key
- Healthy eating and sleeping well or at-least 5-7 hours
- Exercise, yoga, breathing exercises and grounding techniques
- Outdoor walking and nature trails
- Volunteering
- Create a to-do list
- Involve yourself in charity work
Talking helps
Whether you talk with a friend, a family member, a therapist or yourself!
There is a word that captures how talking helps: catharsis. Talking leads to a catharsis, which means a feeling of relief. The charged feelings within us become less charged. Nothing has changed that caused the suffering in our lives, but talking has drained off some of the pain and this brings relief.
We offer services that can help you improve your mental health and well-being.
Our counselling team is here to listen by providing a safe confidential space for you to explore your world and work and your difficulties.
