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Presenting our 'Public Life Matters' research in Split, Croatia

26 September 2018, Gordon Johnston

Our Peer Researcher Gordon Johnston recently travelled to Split in Croatia to present findings from our 'Public Life Matters' research at the 7th European Conference on Mental Health. Here, he shares some of his experiences from the event.

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Our ageing population: thinking differently about the type of care and support older people are given

19 September 2018, Alec Williams

Thinking differently about the type of care and support older people are given to help protect their mental health and reduce loneliness and isolation,

China Trek: fundraising for the Mental Health Foundation makes you part of a community

13 September 2018,

Kate O'Sullivan talks about why she supports the Mental Health Foundation and the benefits of getting involved as a fundraiser.

Mindfulness Day 2018

11 September 2018,

For many thousands of people, practicing mindfulness provides them with a very real way of feeling less overwhelmed by their life, difficult situations and experiences.

World Suicide Prevention Day 2018

7 September 2018, Mark Rowland

This blog is both about the signs of progress we are seeing and also a simple message about what you can do today, tomorrow and every day to help reduce the risk of suicide for you and your friends and family.

Finding a therapist that works for you

10 August 2018, Bethan Buswell

Bethan Buswell discusses the talking therapies she's experienced and how they've helped with her mental health.

Love Island: the power of the TV producers to promote good mental health

2 August 2018,

Love Island was entertaining, but how could the producers' actions affect the mental health of contestants and viewers?

What place or space helps with your mental health?

30 July 2018, Bethan Buswell

We regularly ask our Instagram followers a question about how they look after their mental health. Here are their answers on spaces and places.

How do you look after your mental health?

27 July 2018, Bethan Buswell

We asked our Instagram followers what they do to look after their mental health. Here's what they said.

How does social media help with your mental health?

19 July 2018, Bethan Buswell

Each week we ask you a question about self-care and mental health, and then share your responses. Last week we asked 'How does social media help with your mental health?'