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News Archives

Below is our collection of out-dated news articles previously featured on 'Articles & Information', stored here for you to access easily and freely. If you feel affected by any of the articles below, please don't hesitate to contact us using the 'Contact Us' form on the Home page.

#ReachOut Campaign

July 2021

FIFA launches #REACHOUT campaign for better mental health.

Self Isolation Ends

August 2021

Covid: Self-isolation ends for double-jabbed and under-18s.

Mental Health Days

August 2021

Teens Are Advocating for Mental Health Days Off School.

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Veterans Mental Health Grant

September 2021

Veterans’ mental health services to receive £2.7 million boost.

A-Level Results 2021

August 2021

A-level results 2021: Top grades reach record high

Tattoos As Therapy?

August 2021

People using tattoos as powerful therapy to recover from trauma and help mental health.

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Scarlett Moffat opens up

September 2021

Scarlett Moffatt opens up about mental health battle which saw her call the Samaritans 20 times

Employee Support

July 2021

How to Talk About Your Mental Health with Your Employer!

Prescribing Nature

September 2021

Research suggests the outdoors are good for your mental health

Duchess of York

July 2021

The Duchess of York opens up about her mental health journey

Student Teachers & Lockdown

August 2021

How we helped student teachers during the pandemic.

West Highland Way

August 2021

Pals take on West Highland Way for mental health charity Mind.

Amy Winehouse's Legacy

July 2021

How Amy Winehouse's legacy is helping women in addiction recovery

Tommy Dorfman Comes Out

July 2021

13 Reasons Why star Tommy Dorfman comes out as transgender

Writing & Trauma

June 2021

Writing about your trauma could potentially improve your mental health.

Adam Peaty & Mental Health

July 2021

'I know what is best for me', says Adam Peaty as he takes time off to prioritise mental health.

Gender Discrimination

June 2021

Gender discrimination has a significant impact on mental and physical health worldwide.

Tramlines 2021

July 2021

Tramlines 2021: Fans 'making up' for missed years.

Double Vaccinations

July 2021

Covid: Two jabs needed to enter nightclubs from September.

Extra NHS Funding

June 2021

NHS England announces extra funding for young people’s mental health services.

Climbing Challenge Completed

Women successfully climbed the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales to raise money for mental health support!

Workplace Racism

June 2021

Workplace racism and its undeniable impact on mental health.

Daily Testing & Schools

July 2021

Daily testing can keep pupils in school, study suggests.

Glastonbury Concerts

July 2021

Glastonbury decides against one-off concert in September.

Prioritising Children's MH

June 2021

Health researchers using innovative practices to address trauma & suicide prevention.

Euro 2020 & Mental Health

July 2021

Tyrone Mings opens up about mental health struggles at Euro 2020.

Sleep Deprivation

June 2021

Sleep deprivation is affecting your immunity and mental and physical health.

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Ending The Stigma

February 2021

Ending the stigma around Men's Mental Health.

Global Campaign for Mental Health

World Health Organization joins art world to launch global campaign confronting mental health toll of pandemic

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Supported Housing Fund

March 2021

Councils across England are now able to bid for a share of the government’s £212m fund for long-term supported homes for rough sleepers.

Covid Song of Hope

March 2021 - Italy

Light up the Rainbow (Accendi l'arcobaleno) has been recorded with the aim of raising funds for student nurses.

How To Check In With Friends

April 2021

We’re better at knowing mental health matters, but we’re not necessarily better at opening up.

From Grief To Hope

Report 2020

The collective voice of those bereaved or affected by suicide in the UK.

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Studio Aardman Mental Health Campaign

February 2021

Studio Aardman creates mental health campaign targeting young people.

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Australian Progress

October 2019

Mental Health Month during Covid-19.

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Help for Under 35's

December 2019

Mental Health Helpline & Help for under 35's around Christmas time.

Grieving During Covid

BBC - Amber Jeffrey

"The single best thing we can do as a friend is to listen - whether that's on the phone, Zoom or Snapchat," Julia says.

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Student Writes Handbook

March 2021

Student helps to write Mental Health Handbook.

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Bereaved Siblings Fight Stigma

March 2021

Teenage suicide: Bereaved siblings fight mental health 'stigma'

Dr. Alex Mental Health Ambassador

February 2021

Dr. Alex appointed Mental Health Ambassador after brother's suicide.

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Hope & Resiliency

August 2019

Suicide prevention awareness: Stories of hope and resiliency

Suicide Bereavement

UK SOBS

How suicide bereavement is different to other bereavement.

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Movember 2020

November 2020

Kieran Hennah is set to cycle, run, row and grow his moustache to raise money to tackle male suicides

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Covid-19

September 2019

The impact of Covid-19 on men’s mental well-being in 2020.

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Post Pandemic Funds

The Guardian - Jan 2021

Schools in England need post-Covid fund to tackle mental health decline.

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Bereavement Support

October 2019

Suicide bereavement support to be made available across England

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How To Stay Calm During A Global Pandemic e-book

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Grief & Valentines Day

February 2014

I won’t go into all the reasons why grief and Valentine’s Day don’t mix well; if the day is hard for you, you already have an idea why

Club Fighting For Mental Health

He says there is a problem with men bottling up problems and not feeling able to speak about them.

Friends Take On Challenge

March 2021

Five friends from in and around Uckfield are putting their best feet forward to raise funds for charity Mental Health UK.

Mental Health First Aiders

March 2021

Brightstar adds mental health first aiders across it's UK offices.

Mental Health Hubs

March 2021

The NHS is set to open 40 dedicated mental health support hubs for healthcare workers across England.

Children's Mental Health

March 2021

Millions more children and young people will have access to significantly expanded mental health services, backed by £79 million.

Men's Mental Health

March 2021

A pair of friends raise awareness of men's mental health launching a set of fundraising beer mats following the creation of their podcast.

Youth Mental Health Hubs

March 2021

Youth anxiety and depression are at record levels. Mental health hubs could be the answer.

Flight Anxiety Help

April 2021

Airports step up mental health assistance as passenger anxiety soars.

Tik Tok Mental Health Trick

April 2021

The handy lights project the illusion of a sunset onto a wall could be boosting our serotonin levels.

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