Mental Health
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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By Happiness Correspondent TRIALS are taking place to see if "comedy-on-prescription" can help improve people's mental health, reduce NHS costs and offer alternatives to antidepressants. Craic Health has secured funding for a project that uses stand-up comedy shows and workshops to assist people who experience isolation,
Animals
By Joel ,16, Jill Dando News Correspondent Pets aren’t just animals—they’re family. Whether you’ve got a playful dog, a friendly cat, or even a tiny hamster, pets bring so much joy to our lives. If you’ve ever thought about getting a pet but weren’t
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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
Blog
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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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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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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By Mental Health Correspondent The UK Talk Club is on a Mission to Revolutionise Men's Mental Health One Conversation at a Time. In a world where mental health struggles often go unspoken,Talk Club is changing the conversation—especially for men. The UK-based charity is not just another
People
By Jill Dando News Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton’s ‘Together in Verse’ free poetry competition has sparked creativity across the Northwest, uniting people of all ages. Engaging people across the community, connecting them to chapters of their lives through the art of poetry, fostering creativity, building bridges between generations
Mental Health
By Dawn Carey, CEO of In Charley's Memory & Mental Health Expert and Consultant Editor of the Good News Post In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the past or future, but the key to improving your mental health lies in living
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By Elliott,12, Jill Dando News, part of the Good News Room @ Priory School Students at Priory Community School in Somerset, UK tested out a PeacePockets kit which it is said is the world’s ‘first truly portable mental health first aid kit’. Our Good News Post reporter tested out
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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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By Jill Dando News For those in need of a peaceful escape, the Renew 193 Wellbeing Space in Worle, Somerset has been providing a calm and supportive environment. Aimed at supporting mental and emotional wellbeing, the space offers local residents a place to slow down, unwind, and simply be themselves,
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By Jill Dando News Mind Cymru has teamed up with Citizens Advice Cymru to offer support to people who may be struggling with money and their mental health, and to encourage them to seek help. The two organisations are offering joint advice and guidance throughout January in response to ongoing
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News A leading local health inequalities charity is to co-deliver a project to support young mums in the region with their mental health. Ways to Wellness, whose current projects operate throughout the North East and North Cumbria, has joined forces with the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA)
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By Mental Health Correspondent At just 21 years old, Jack Millier has been appointed Chair of Trustees at In Charley’s Memory (ICM), an award-winning mental health charity based in the South West. This milestone coincides with the charity’s 10th anniversary year, marking a significant moment in its history.