Social Anxiety West News

Mobile Device Friendly

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:06:17 -0700

Our website should now be more mobile device friendly if you wish to view it on your phone, blackberry or other handheld device.

Monthly Socials Survey

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:58:03 -0700

[SURVEY NOW CLOSED] If you already attend our group sessions then please help us make our last Thursday of the month socials more accessible and enjoyable for you by filling out this quick 2 minute survey. Click here to take the survey

Socials Survey Report

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:58:02 -0700

To help us find ways to make our monthly socials more accessible to group members we conducted a survey to identify the barriers people face. Below you can download the report of the results. Download Socials Survey Report (PDF)

Bristol IAPT Self-referal Update

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:42:09 -0700

If you have used our services recently then you may have been informed that you can self-refer to the new Bristol IAPT psychological therapies service for anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, we have been informed that the self-referral route will now not be available until further notice. This change is just for the Bristol RightSteps service. Other services in other counties (S. Gloucestershire, North Somerset etc.) that were offering self-referral continue to do so.

How to Get The Most Out of The Groups

Sat, 22 May 2010 19:15:34 -0700

We have put together a list of tips which explain how to use the group to build up your confidence and get the most out of sessions. This can also be found on the downloads page. View How to Get The Most Out of The Groups

Guide to IAPT Services

Sat, 15 May 2010 15:38:10 -0700

To help make sure people understand how to access and use the new government funded psychological therapies (IAPT) services, a new guide had been produced and added to the downloads page. View the IAPT Service Guide

Helplines & Bristol Groups List

Sat, 15 May 2010 11:26:47 -0700

There is a new document available from the downloads page offering a list of helplines and mental health self-help/support groups local to the Bristol area. You are free to print and distribute this list. View the Helplines and Bristol Groups List

Groups Still Open

Sat, 15 May 2010 07:26:33 -0700

Our Thursday (Central) group and other groups continue to be open to new members. There is a New Member's session tomorrow (1st April) at 7pm, 35 Old Market Street, Bristol if you wish to give our groups a try for the first time. You are also welcome to make another session your first session if you cannot make it to a new member's session.

Member Participation Guidelines

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:40:34 -0800

To help our members have a productive and helpful session we have introduced some Member Participation Guidelines. These outline what might be considered acceptable and unacceptable behaviour within our sessions and why. Click here to download the Member Participation Guidelines.

Thursday Group to Re-open

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:42:27 -0800

The Thursday (Central Mixed Group) will re-open on 4th February 2010 and will close when the group is full again.

Vote for 'The Socially Anxious DJ'

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:42:27 -0800

Our very own socially anxious DJ called 'The Socially Anxious DJ' is raising awareness of social anxiety by using his excellent skills. Please help him raise the profile of social anxiety by voting for him with a few clicks of your mouse. Click here and rate his mix. I think you'll agree he deserves 5 stars :o).

Feedback Survey Results

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:14:09 -0800

In October this year we asked our members to give us feedback on our groups. The results were very encouraging and show that our groups help people overcome their social anxiety and increase their confidence. View the results here.

Session Schedule Updated

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:17:44 -0800

The session schedule has now been revised to accommodate our new North Bristol group. Question sheets for topic sessions will be downloadable from this page or the downloads page as they become available.

New Leaflet Available