Charity
By Jill Dando News An expanding mental health charity will benefit from walkers trekking up one of Britain’s highest mountains. The walkers are doing the climb to raise funds for Burnham-on-Sea-based mental health charity In Charley’s Memory and are aiming for a sunrise summit. The Somerset charity has
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By Isabelle, 12, Jill Dando News An academy has introduced a new school nurse during Mental Health Awareness Week. Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset is helping students with their health and mental health by introducing a new school nurse. Every Monday the new school nurse will be available
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News Some two million young people now have access to a confidential new text messaging service. ChatHealth enables young people, aged 11-19, to text a School Nurse confidentially to ask for advice on a range of issues, from mental health and relationships, to bullying, self-harm and exam
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By Jill Dando News This amazing six year old is the winner of the Random Acts of Kindness Week Challenge. She has won prizes for herself plus this Buddy Bench for her school, donated by @NBBRecycledFurn. After completing her challenges, Maya said she “felt ‘joy in her heart”. ❤️ The amazing
life
By Lexie 11, Isabella, 11 England’s most decorated blind footballer, Darren Harris, shared experiences, tips and positivity, success and happiness in another phenomenal interview for Jill Dando News. Football achievements aside, Darren is also a number 1 bestselling author, motivational speaker and transformational coach: He took this direction following
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1. Connect. Turn off the bad news and meet face-to-face with positive friends who listen and also make you laugh. Do it over tea and cake, or other happy foods for an extra boost. Laughter boosts your brain with a release of happy chemicals. 2. Move. Being active boosts your
UK
By Jill Dando News Future neuroscientist Kira, 13, is over the moon after winning an incredible unique world Oxbridge scholarship. Kira, a Year 9 student from Worle Community School Academy in Weson-super-Mare, is delighted after schooling a unique Oxford and Cambridge universities scholarship. It will be paid in full by
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By Jill Dando News Hundreds of 11 to 25-year olds are to get mental health support through a 3D virtual world based on gaming technology. Young people in Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset now have another boost to their mental wellbeing through the interactive 3D virtual world Self-Help Space, They will
Mental Health
By Health Editor Christmas has passed and spring is on the way. So the good news is that it’s getting lighter and sunnier, and cold crisp walks are refreshing to your mind and body. Don’t forget the amazing sport, films and things to watch n the weeks to
Animals
By Jill Dando News Dogs have become a pet of choice for millions in Britain, America and across the world. Now in a latest study, it looks like they also make us feel more loved. Owning a dog may have cushioned owners from some of the negative psychological impacts of
Charity
By Jill Dando News An incredible Mayor’s Ball has raised a record £14,000 on one night for a fast expanding mental health charity. Mark Canniford hosted hundreds for his out-going mayor’s charity ball with all proceeds going to support the mental health charity ‘In Charley’s Memory’
Mental Health
By Good News Post People age 26 and over can now access new mental health service after Covid19 surge in demand for affordable counselling An inspirational mental health charity has launched its new service aimed at the 26+ age group after a huge demand from siblings, parents and grandparents In
Mental Health
By Good News Post Organisations and groups in North Somerset that support mental health can get a £10,000 funding boost following the launch of a grant scheme. The money is part of a new pot of £45,000 being offered by North Somerset Council as part of Healthier Together,
Mental Health
By James, 17. SAS soldier turned adventurer Bear Grylls is keeping the nation active at a time where obvious challenges have hurt people’s physical and mental health Described by TV presenter Piers Morgan as ‘the most enthusiastic man in the world’, Bear Grylls is encouraging the nation to develop
Mental Health
By Charles Hewlitt, 17, Jill Dando News Incredible Somerset charity has bounced back from the Covid19 lockdown to expand into two new towns to help thousands more young people with their mental health. In Charley’s Memory are expanding their work from Burnham and Highbridge, into Weston-super-Mare and Bridgwater to
Mental Health
Music can help beat anxiety, stress and even depression. The King Alfred School Academy student Samara, 16, explains how music has been magic for millions during the Covid19 lockdown. From Rap to R and B, Disco to Jazz, Classical to Rock, music is the universal language of the world. Through