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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Headroom searches for the nation's most inspiring books
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Headroom is teaming up with libraries across the country to compile the definitive list of the nation's most inspiring and comforting books.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Headroom's campaign executive Nina Bell says: "Books can have such an impact on our mood and sense of wellbeing: they can make you laugh when you need picking up, they can comfort through empathic storytelling, provide calm when your mind is racing or inspiration to face life's ups and downs.
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"A good read can be truly life-enhancing. So Headroom is joining forces with libraries up and down the country to try and track down the nation's favourite 'pick me up' reading which help us to unwind our minds."
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Readers can make their suggestions on recommended read cards in libraries during May - the National Year of Reading's Mind and Body Month - and the results and suggestions will be published at bbc.co.uk/headroom next month.
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A number of libraries are also running Headroom activities throughout May.
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Libraries in Camden (London), Flintshire, Greenwich (London), Haringey (London), Hendon (Sunderland), Kent, Nottinghamshire, St Albans, Stockport, Stoke-on-Trent and Surrey will all be participating with workshops in creative writing, music, dance and film-making alongside book groups, yoga sessions, stress-busting surgeries and chill-out zones.
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This range of activities will be taking place during May 2008 as part of a joint initiative between Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Headroom and the 2008 National Year of Reading Mind and Body Month.
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Headroom is a cross-platform campaign from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Learning to encourage people to look after their mental health and wellbeing.
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Headroom's main aim is to raise awareness of simple steps that people can take to help look after their own mental health and improve their lives.
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Be it exam stress, relationship headaches, insomnia, anxiety or depression, Headroom will provide support and information, as well as offering individuals the chance to share their experiences in a safe environment.
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Notes to Editors
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Participating libraries and their activities include:
Μύ - Sunderland: creative writing sessions.
Hendon Library will be running creative writing for mental wellbeing workshops. The workshops will provide attendees with an outlet to express their feelings and emotions and to take part in group activities.
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- Stockport: book groups and film-making workshops with young people.
A number of libraries in Stockport will be focusing on young people's wellbeing through book groups and film-making. The workshops will lead to the creation of a collection of short films reflecting on the books they have read that helped them to relax, de-stress and unwind.
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- Nottinghamshire: Unwind Your Mind relaxation events.
Several libraries in Ashfield are offering relaxation sessions. Everything from tai chi to head massage and deep breathing. If you go along you'll be able to take way a set of exercises to help you cope better with anxiety and stress on a daily basis.
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- Stoke-on-Trent: Health mornings and themed creative writing sessions.
Bentilee in Stoke are holding themed "Writing for Health" workshops for people with everyday mental wellbeing issues such asinsomnia, SAD, anxiety and mild depression, as well as "health mornings" for people come to and relax, read and sample healthy snacks.
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- Hertfordshire: stress-busting surgeries and bibliotherapy.
St Albans Central Library will be holding stress-busting surgeries to provide support and advice for visitors on how to improve their mental wellbeing. They will be producing a list of the best books to relieve stress and anxiety whether they're works of fiction or self-help books.
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- Borough of Camden, London: chill out and listen.
Swiss Cottage Central Library is creating a chill out area for relaxation, with a well stocked collection of books and CDs, where visitors can plug in and listen to relaxing music while tucking in to an inspirational or relaxing read.
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- Borough of Haringey, London: Stretch Your Mind And Body. Portable facility that will be used in Haringey libraries, centring on Wood Green and Marcus Garvey, designed with a calm and tranquil atmosphere to host everything from reading groups to exercise classes.
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- Borough of Greenwich, London: community writing walls.
Writing walls will be placed in a variety of locations in the local community giving people the opportunity to express themselves through poetry or other forms of writing. The best examples will then be included in a published title which will be made available in all local libraries.
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- Surrey: music/dance therapy sessions
libraries across Surrey will be holding music and dance therapy sessions to engage people in creative activities for emotional, physical and social wellbeing.
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- Kent: create collection of recommended walks.
A number of libraries in Kent are inviting people to get involved in their "Health Walks" scheme. Join walks around the local area to improve general wellbeing, as well as socialising with new people in the community.
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- Flintshire, Wales: yoga taster sessions and alternative therapies.
Library learners' centres in Flint and Hollywell are holding taster sessions in yoga, meditation and alternative therapies, encouraging a greater understanding of the benefits they provide towards leading a healthier, happier life.
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