Coping with grief at Christmas : Coping with grief at Christmas
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If you’re grieving, or supporting someone who is, the Christmas season can feel as messy and complicated as the first one.
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Sharing our stories is so important : Sharing our stories is so important
/ Families, children and young people
When Ben lost his mum in 2021, he was determined to honour her memory and make her proud. With the help of his friends and family, he found a way through the most difficult of times.
"Men in demanding jobs are told to man up." : "Men in demanding jobs are told to man up."
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Robert Edwards has spent nearly two decades working in one of the UK’s toughest professions: the prison service. Over the years, he’s witnessed many traumatic events, including multiple suicides. It left him with PTSD and pushed him to the edge.
Finding safe & supportive communities as a trans or non-binary person : Finding safe & supportive communities as a trans or non-binary person
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
For transgender and non-binary people, supportive communities can enable their survival. Find out more about the important role this plays and ways you can make sure your own community is inclusive.
The struggles of LGBT+ asylum seekers and refugees : The struggles of LGBT+ asylum seekers and refugees
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
This LGBT History Month, as we reflect on the theme of Activism and Social Change, it’s important to recognise the experiences of LGBT+ asylum seekers and refugees, and the work being done to create a more humane and inclusive asylum system.
The Casey report and its implications for mental health : The Casey report and its implications for mental health
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Written by our CEO, Mark Rowland, this blog reflects on the findings of racism, misogyny and homophobia from the recent Casey report, and how this affects mental health.
Response to Scottish Government’s petition on conversion therapy : Response to Scottish Government’s petition on conversion therapy
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Our response to the Scottish Government’s petition on ending conversion therapy.
Suicide prevention : Suicide prevention
/ Prevention resources and tools
Everyone can make a difference to others who have reached the point of wanting to end their lives.
Take action to cut your area’s suicide risk : Take action to cut your area’s suicide risk
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We are calling on government, councils and the NHS to use our new suicide risk map to support mentally healthier communities.
Suicide prevention in universities : Suicide prevention in universities
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We know that most mental health problems develop by the age of 24. This means that our mental health can be particularly vulnerable during university. Suicides among university students are of particular concern.