Vita Health Group

To compliment the excellent therapy that we provide at VitaMinds and to better serve the community we work in, we have partnered with several outstanding providers who offer a range of alternative therapeutic experiences that could support you when you need it the most.

Read more below City Farms The City Farms in Bristol have partnered with VitaMinds to provide some supplementary support for our patients. By referring to the City Farms, patients can benefit from taking part in outdoors activity, building their confidence and self-esteem in a safe and constructive environment. They don’t have to have any interest in farms, gardening, or animals, just a willingness to give it a go. Whilst there are a variety of courses on offer, they are all suitable for a client who is feeling a bit low and is keen to socialise again.

There are currently three farms available across the Bristol area, open to anyone across BNSSG. Bluebell Bluebell provide support to help families manage their mental health and wellbeing during pregnancy and after birth. They provide a range of different services through VitaMinds for Mums and Dads with during pregnancy or up to 2 years after birth.

Come meet us at one of our friendly community-based drop-in sessions. We will have someone available at each of the sites listed below to talk about our services and how we might be able to help you. No booking required. Look forward to seeing you there. Are you in need of immediate help? VitaMinds is not an emergency service and is not able to offer urgent help for crisis situations. If you are thinking of hurting yourself, or suicide feels like the only option, please contact your GP or visit your local Accident and Emergency Department. If you think you are struggling to keep yourself safe, or are seeking help for a medical emergency, call 999.

Do you have a long-term health condition? Perhaps you have a heart condition, diabetes, or arthritis. When dealing with long-term health conditions it’s not uncommon to feel anxious, low or depressed. Vita’s unique course can provide you with the help needed to understand and manage these feelings. This 7-week group facilitates reflection and discussion around the impact of your physical condition. It provides information and support to: Learn how to pace yourself and prevent unhelpful ‘boom & bust’ patterns. Learn how to manage stress, anxiety and low mood.

The symptoms of depression we experience such as tiredness, lack of interest or pleasure in daily activities can lead to malaise and inactivity. This inactivity keeps depression going and can even make it worse. Little things get overlooked and we soon stop doing simple everyday tasks. This leads to people feeling overwhelmed or insurmountable. Our low mood course supports you to overcome depression by stopping and reversing this inertia. By changing what you do, you can change the way you feel. This 6-week group course helps you understand depression and its causes. We focus mainly on the link between what you do and how you feel. Vita’s Managing Low Mood course teaches basic skills in how to improve your mood and get your life back on track.

Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is ideal if you don’t have time or want to travel. Our sessions are accessible via smartphone, tablet or home computer, any time of day or night. This treatment option is designed to work around your schedule. What’s more, service reviews prove this option is just as effective as face-to-face treatments. What can online therapy treat? Depression Low mood due to a physical condition (such as diabetes or pain) Excessive worry or anxiety Panic attacks Sleep problems Stress Phobia(s)

This six week course of webinars is specifically designed to assist patients experiencing feelings of panic or intense anxiety attacks.

Vita’s 5 week group course for worry assists by helping you better understand worry and anxiety. We provide the latest techniques to help you manage your worry and reduce your anxiety.