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Rugby Stars Jake and Josh Caulfield to Launch Groundbreaking Mental Health Program to Save Lives in Construction Industry

By Business and Mental Health Editors Pioneering Initiative Aims to Reduce Alarming Suicide Rates Among UK Construction Workers Professional rugby player Josh Caulfield and his brother, former international player Jake Caulfield, are launching a life-saving initiative to revolutionise mental health support in the construction industry – a sector where workers are

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New Research Proves Woodland Wildlife Does Wonders For Wellbeing

By Jill Dando News The sights, sounds, and smells of British woodlands have been proven to uplift our mood and wellbeing, new research shows. An overwhelming 90% of more than 10,000 people surveyed for the study, supported by the Woodland Trust, reported that wildlife in the UK’s woodlands

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Alison Orr: Bringing Joy and Wellbeing Through Laughter Yoga

By Happiness Correspondent In today’s fast-paced and often stressful world, finding moments of genuine joy can be challenging. But Alison Orr, a certified Laughter Yoga practitioner, is on a mission to change that. Through her organisation, Dubries, Alison offers Laughter Yoga sessions designed to uplift spirits, enhance well-being, and

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Building Minds – A New Blog by Jake Caulfield

Encouraging Men to Speak Up, Find Strength, and Take Charge of Their Mental Wellbeing Why I’m Writing This Blog For years, I suffered in silence. On the outside, I was strong—6’4”, 20 stone, a professional rugby player, and later a leader in schools and business. But inside,

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Rugby Brothers Jake and Josh Caulfield Go Public with Their Mental Health Battles to Transform Construction Industry

By Mental Health Correspondent Current and Former Rugby Stars Share Personal Struggles to Break Industry Stigma and Save Lives For the first time, professional rugby player Josh Caulfield and his brother, former international player Jake Caulfield, from the south west of England, are publicly revealing their personal mental health journeys

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Life-line Crisis Café Launches to Help People Get Urgent Mental Health Help

By Mental Health Correspondent With mental health the new pandemic in the UK and services stretched beyond limits, innovative organisations are coming up with new solutions to help those in crisis. Now an inspirational mental health lounge has opened in Atherton, Wigan in the north of England, giving support to

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Clevedon School Children’s Youth Dance Wow’s Audience at the Luna New Year Celebrations

By Jill Dando News Children’s Youth Dance returned to the annual Luna New Year celebrations at the Wai Yee Hong supermarket in Bristol, UK, helping the community see in the year of the snake. This is the 7th time that Clevedon School dancers have supported the event and in

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Digital Detox, Walk and Breathe Your Way to Mental Wellbeing, by Consultant Editor Dawn Carey

By Dawn Carey, CEO of In Charley's Memory & Mental Health Expert and Consultant Editor of the Good News Post Want to feel calmer, happier, and healthier today? Simple changes can make a powerful difference to your mental wellbeing - at any age. As CEO of mental health

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Why Progressive Muscle Relaxation Could Be Your Simple Technique for Lasting Calm

By The Editor In today’s fast-paced world, finding effective ways to relax is essential for maintaining both mental and physical well-being. We can’t always head to nature, an oasis or Hawaii. But there are cheaper quicker alternatives. One of the most powerful techniques for managing stress is Progressive

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A Slice of Tranquility: How a Donated Garden is Bringing Peace Amidst the Winter Gray

By Dawn Carey, Mental Health CEO in Charley’s Memory and Good News Post Consultant Editor Last year, thanks to a generous donation from B&Q, we were able to transform a simple patch of land at In Charley's Memory into a stunning garden area, complete with

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January’s Bright Side: Why the First Month of the Year is Worth Celebrating

By Jill Dando News The Good Things About January: A Fresh Start to the Year January is often seen as a month that drags on, with dark days, cold weather, and the aftermath of Christmas festivities. It doesn’t have to be a Blue Monday - which was always a

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Top 10 January new year resolutions for 2025 (By Rosie, 11)

By Rosie, 11, Jill Dando News Correspondent Improve your body, mind and soul in 2025 with these fun, positive suggestions from our news team in Priory Community School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. January is seen as a Blue Monday month by many but here are 10 brilliant resolutions to change the story

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Storm troopers invade Specsavers! Star Wars Characters Surprise Local Shoppers

By Good News Post reporter at the scene What began as a typical Saturday morning in the coastal town of Weston-super-Mare, Somerset quickly turned into an unexpected fun spectacle when Star Wars characters invaded the High Street, leaving local residents and shoppers stunned. Eyewitnesses report that the surprise comical appearance

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Homemade Christmas Film Takes Flight

By Jill Dando News Re-engage supporter Sam Clegg has taken the charts and internet by storm with his home-made, John Lewis-inspired, festive film featuring the Christmas tune ‘Send me a Sign’, which highlights the impact of loneliness. The three-and-a-half minute video has been viewed 1.7 million times on YouTube,

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Local Youth Support Service Receives Vital Funding Boost

By Jill Dando News In a significant development for youth mental health services in North Somerset, Wellspring has secured National Lottery funding to launch an innovative Listening Service aimed at supporting young people aged 11-13 years. The groundbreaking initiative will provide early intervention support through weekly listening sessions at various

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Bristol Airport Donates Essential Fire Fighting Equipment to Help Support Fire Crews Around The World

By Jill Dando News Bristol Airport’s Fire department donated a large amount of personal firefighting protective equipment and other essential gear to the charity FIRE AID to help firefighters around the world. In total, 38 tunics, 32 pairs of leggings, portable pumps, a generator, fire boots, flash hoods and