A Northumbria University student who has suffered from depression and anxiety is raising awareness of young people’s mental health issues by jumping out of an aeroplane on World Mental Health Day. (10 Oct) Liam Russell (19) from Walkergate would appear at first glance...
Research from an independent champion for people who use health and social care services has made a series of recommendations to improve children and young people’s mental health services. One recommendation, in particular, encourages the promotion of self-referral...
The founder of a Sibling Loss charity has reached out to parents across the UK to ensure that their children’s mental health is protected throughout the current COVID-19 crisis. Petra Williams formed the Gateshead based charity Darcey’s Dream when her...
A recent study into how local people who are homelessness experience local mental health services has highlighted some key concerns, prompting Healthwatch Newcastle to release a report on the issues. Peer researchers talked directly to people who were homeless...
‘Unmasked’ App to bridge the gap between mental health services The UK’s first free peer to peer support App, the brainchild of three Yorkshire men, will be launched later this month in a bid to help people with mental health issues find friendship and support,...
