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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
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News In Charley’s Memory (ICM) is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, marking a decade of providing vital support and raising awareness about mental health, following the tragic death of Charley in 2014. His mother, Jo, established the charity with the aim of preventing other families
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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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By Shane Dean, Jill Dando News It is said that laughter is the best medicine and now it has been proved to be true. A good old laugh is not only good for your fun levels, but also boosts the brain and health. These days after Covid 19 and other
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By Jill Dando News A new initiative designed to offer young people a safe, non-judgmental space to talk about their mental health challenges is now up and running in North Somerset. The Listening Pathway, launched by Wellspring, provides 11-16 year olds with the opportunity to offload their worries and anxieties
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By Jill Dando News The average UK person spends just 7% of their time (or 86 minutes) outdoors during the work week. This is shocking to hear – but with our busy schedules, it’s no wonder many of us can only find a few minutes each day to get outside.
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News James Cooper has completed the remarkable feat of running a marathon every single day of 2024 for the suicide prevention charity Intrepid mental health advocate James Cooper, 37, has completed the remarkable feat of running a marathon every single day of 2024 for the suicide prevention
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By Jill Dando News Alfie Watts has become the latest Ambassador for YoungMinds, the UK’s leading charity for children and young people’s mental health. The 21-year-old is no stranger to the pressures that young people face having struggled with his mental health after the loss of his mother
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By Jill Dando News Imagine what most 23-year-olds will be doing at midnight on New Year’s Eve, and it probably isn’t pushing their physical and mental capabilities to the limits. But for recent University of Exeter graduate, Emmet Meehan, that’s exactly how he’ll be welcoming in
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By Jill Dando News Heritage sites, public buildings, and companies joined a national campaign to raise awareness of Samaritans in Ireland this Christmas. Samaritans Ireland's annual Longest Night appeal took place on Saturday, 21 December, the longest night of the year. The campaign reminds those struggling to cope
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News The Prince and Princess of Wales have announced a new collaboration with local mental health charity, Norfolk and Waveney Mind, to boost mental health support for the rural and farming communities of Northwest Norfolk. The Prince and Princess are co-funding a new pilot programme which will
Animals
By Jill Dando News A group of NHS staff who support families and children through the Children & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), recently took part in a rare opportunity to focus on their own health and wellbeing, with a team day at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth. The group,
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By Jill Dando News In a groundbreaking initiative, staff and students at Clevedon School in Somerset have created a compelling video that challenges deeply ingrained perceptions of masculinity. Titled “Let’s Break the Cycle,” the video offers a raw and compassionate exploration of toxic masculinity and its widespread impact on
Mental Health
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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By Jill Dando News Fundraisers are celebrating after the huge success of the Walk of Kindness challenge, which has raised almost £50,000 and involved Emmaus charities across the UK. An inspiring team of staff and people the charity supports, known as ‘companions’, made the epic 450-mile journey from St
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By Jill Dando News Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester are leading groundbreaking research to evaluate youth worker services for young people with long-term conditions (LTCs) across the UK. The 30-month study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, comes as recent data