Written by Jim Sykes RtN Lead The first part of the lockdown had a varying degree of impact on our service users, but for the most part they all adapted to the change very well. Relying on various forms of … Continued
At Mid and North East Essex Mind, like all charities, we have had a tough year when it comes to fundraising but we know that taking part in an activity, feeling that sense of achievement and being physically active are … Continued
This National Stress Awareness Day, we wanted to highlight the reasons behind why we can feel stressed and what we can do to manage these feelings. We all know what it’s like to feel stressed – being under pressure is a normal … Continued
Anne* is a volunteer for our Futures In Mind Service, and here she details her experience with bi-polar disorder and how she manages her condition. When I was 21 years, nearly 40 years ago now, I was diagnosed with a … Continued
Mid and North East Essex is delighted to introduce ‘Virtual Crafternoon’ and here’s everything you need to know about how to host your very own Crafternoon. Many of us have been spending a lot more time at time at home … Continued
We are so pleased to have over 200 East Essex Time to Change Champions campaigning to stop the discrimination and stigma that those with mental health problems experience. Now you may be wondering what it means to be a Time … Continued
Mid and North East Essex Mind is delighted to launch specialised training aimed at GP staff to help prevent suicide amongst colleagues. In the UK, over 18,000 people between the ages of 20 and 64 took their life between 2011 … Continued
Everyone can change the way they think about mental health, a thought provoking poem by our East Essex Time to Change Champion Sarah Reeson
Mental Health services today launch the ‘Being Kind to Yourself’ campaign to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week 2020. The campaign will see a series of video’s streamed during the week to encourage us to take time for ourselves and practise … Continued
This pandemic has been, and continues to be, experienced by each of us in different ways. In these unprecedented times, it has become imperative to learn from and support each other in any way we can. I have a diagnosis … Continued