World Mental Health Day: creating hope through action
More veterans have died from suicide than combat since 1984. This World Mental Health Day, we’re thinking about suicide prevention and how it might help save someone’s life.
More veterans have died from suicide than combat since 1984. This World Mental Health Day, we’re thinking about suicide prevention and how it might help save someone’s life.
Last night, thousands of us around the country came together to clap for those on the frontline of the Coronavirus outbreak: the NHS medical staff treating patients, the carers, support workers and all key workers at this time.
During stressful times as these, it’s more important than ever to look after your mental health and make it as much of a priority as your physical health.
If you’ve been social distancing or self-isolating, you might be looking for new things to do to keep yourself entertained and stay positive during this challenging time. And podcasts are great fun and can feel like you’re not alone.
*This is an ongoing story, so we may update this post* With everything in the news feeling quite doom and gloom over the last few days, it’s natural to have questions or worries about the situation concerning coronavirus.
A new app has been launched by a veterans charity to combat loneliness within the ex-Forces community.
Fireworks are used to celebrate various dates in the calendar, such as New Year and the impending Bonfire Night on 5 November. But for veterans and those living with PTSD, this time of year can be distressing and even trigger flashbacks, or other symptoms of the condition.
Today (29 October), Prince Harry has announced his British team for the 2020 Invictus Games in The Hague.
Today (27 October), the Department of Health and Social Care have announced the launch of dedicated suicide bereavement support across England.
Today (7 October), at the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, Public Health England (PHE), in partnership with the NHS, have announced the launch of a brand-new mental health platform, Every Mind Matters.