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Multi-award-winning Yorkshire businesswoman set to launch mental health organisation.

The founder of successful PR agency, MacComms has announced details of the upcoming launch of her second business, HelloHope. Ellie MacDonald from Leeds has trained as a mental health and suicide prevention instructor trainer and is launching her Community Interest Company, HelloHope at a special event on 23rd May. Having battled mental health issues and experienced […]

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New Counselling Service ‘Now You’re Talking’ Appoints Managing Director

Now You’re Talking Therapy, the newest commercial venture from one of the UK’s leading domestic abuse, separation and counselling charities, TLC: Talk, Listen, Change, has appointed Helen Stuart as Managing Director.  Helen brings a wealth of experience with more than ten years in the social care and voluntary sector both operationally and strategically. She has […]

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Categories Health & Social CareRecentScience

Study to explore if outdoor swimming is helpful for depression after successful trial

Researchers looking into the effectiveness of outdoor swimming to help people reduce symptoms of depression, say the trial results are “promising” as they begin the next stage. The team from the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Portsmouth carried out a feasibility trial last year involving 87 people with mental health difficulties. The first part of […]

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Mind and SAMH are new charity partners to improve support for people experiencing financial worry

Virgin Money has chosen mental health charities Mind and SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) as new corporate charity partners.

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The Leasing Foundation names ‘Beyond’ as its 2024 charity of the year

Youth mental health charity, Beyond, has been chosen by The Leasing Foundation as its charity partner for 2024. The first official fundraising event will be a reception in Spring 2024. 

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Toy Cockapoos most office-friendly dogs

The best dog breeds for navigating the bustling streets of the city and thriving in dog-friendly offices are Toy Cockapoos due to their unique blend of qualities

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Categories CultureHealth & Social CareRecent

Mental Health Blog Awards 2023 opens call for nominations

Self-nominations have opened for the Mental Health Blog Awards 2023. The Awards, now in their sixth year, celebrate blogs, vlogs and podcasts that help educate, raise awareness, and provide support.

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New mental health portal launched to support school students’ wellbeing

A new digital package for schools has been launched to support the mental health and wellbeing of their students by digital youth charity, The Mix.

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Community counselling service secures £50,000 funding from Big Issue Invest

Lincolnshire social enterprise awarded £50,000 to help provide mental health support to local community.

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Mental health podcast interview with Rooftop writer Tom York

In a new taboo-tackling podcast interview, the Rooftop’s Tom York shares his personal experiences of managing anxiety and stress at work, and of living with bipolar disorder.

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