Over the past month, 39 MHM staff members from across the country have been attending Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Nicola, who attended one of the two-day workshops, told us a bit more about what the training involves and what she thought of it. Read more
Sunday 7th April 2019 is World Health Day. Evidence suggests that a small improvement in wellbeing can help to decrease some mental health problems and also help people to flourish. Read more
Stress Awareness Month has been held every April, since 1992 to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. According to the Mental health Foundation 74% of UK adults have felt so stressed at some point over the last year they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope. Read more
30th March 2019 is World Bipolar Day. Bipolar is a serious illness thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain which causes severe mood swings. Read more
The Easington Floating Support service started their first Road to Recovery course in January 2019. The 11 week programme is aimed at people with a mental health need who want to socialise and make new friends, improve their confidence and self esteem. Read more
To celebrate World Poetry Day, three MHM staff have kindly shared poems they have written about their own experiences with mental health problems Read more
To mark Disabled Access Day, we’re sharing some information about the ways in which we strive to make our services easily accessible for everyone who needs our support. Read more
Healthcare Science Week is an annual week-long programme designed to promote the amazing work of healthcare science professionals and highlight the difference they make to patients' lives. MHM embrace Healthcare Science, using CBT within our IAPT services. Read more
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we are promoting perinatal mental health to recognise the achievements and difficulties for both mums and dads. Read more
Time at University can be filled with new experiences, new friends and new challenges. However one in four students will experience mental health problems whilst at University. Read more
Hafsah from our Coventry Team told us about the event she held to mark Time to Talk day. Read more
The 17th February is Random Acts of Kindness Day, so we’ve put together some ideas for kind acts you can do that will spread some happiness AND help improve your own mental wellbeing! Read more