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Notes From a Mental Health Nurse: Psychosis

Each month, our anonymous mental nurse, who has over two decades on experience working in Nottingham, will deal with a specific...

Notes From a Mental Health Nurse: Suicide

15 July 19

Each month, our anonymous mental nurse, who has over two decades on experience working in Nottingham, will deal with a specific mental health issue with practical, accessible advice. This month, it's suicide...

Mindfully Micha: Suicide

08 July 19

This month, Mindfully Micha talks to The Tomorrow Project, using her lived experiences to influence change in the way we look at suicide...

Circle of Light Gives Young People Chance to Work With Music Biz Pros

02 July 19

The charity project helps 18-25 year olds explore mental health by getting creative and there’s not long left to sign up. Here’s why you shouldn’t ‘ang abaht...

Mindfully Micha: Eating Disorders

23 June 19

This month, Mindfully Micha talks to Hope Virgo, who runs the Dump the Scales campaign, using her lived experiences to influence change in the way we look at eating disorders...

Notes from a Mental Health Nurse: Eating Disorders

19 June 19

Each month, our anonymous mental nurse, who has over two decades on experience working in Nottingham, will deal with a specific mental health issue with practical, accessible advice. This month, it's eating disorders...

Mental Health Awareness: Notes from a Mental Health Nurse

24 May 19

To celebrate the launch of our new mental health awareness and advice column, which begins in June, allow us to introduce the second part of the new feature: Notes from a Mental Health nurse. Each month, our anonymous mental nurse, who has over two decades on experience working in Nottingham, will deal with a specific mental health issue with practical, accessible advice... 

Mental Health Awareness: Mindfully Micha

21 May 19

To celebrate the launch of our new mental health awareness and advice column, which begins in June, allow us to introduce Mindfully Micha. As one half of the writing team behind the regular new feature, Micha will use her lived experience to interview mental health champions in the city, as well as bringing awareness to helpful events, organisations and campaigns in Nottingham... 

Meditating with the Trees: A Guide to Eco-Mindfulness in Nottingham

15 November 18

Kathryn Morris-Roberts is a psychotherapist who’s found some truth in the idea that trees are actually good for your wellbeing. She now helps the University of Nottingham with their mental health department, teaching students about the benefits of eco-mindfulness through her Being Outdoors workshops. Here, Kathryn tells us why you should be making time for your gold, green mates...

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for MIND

20 November 17

One local lass is gettin’ out there and tackling one of the world's most dangerous mountain climbs in the name of mental health...

Finding Headspace - Review of Making Headway's latest book launch

18 November 17

Living with a brain injury is a difficult and oftentimes raw experience. However, the writers and editors involved in the creation of the newest Global Words Press book Making Headway: Living with Brain Injury are willing to share their stories and inspire us all to live better and braver lives. 

Dr Kevin Harvey on Poetry and Dementia

16 October 17

Dr. Kevin Harvey is an Assistant Professor in Sociolinguistics over at the University of Nottingham. Alongside a group of his students, he’s been reading poetry with dementia sufferers in care homes across Nottingham, with some astounding results...

Harmless: Nottingham's Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Organisation

09 October 17

In honour of World Mental Health Day, we spoke to the force of nature that is Caroline Harroe. Caroline is the CEO of Harmless, an organisation that goes above and beyond to help those in our city who are experiencing distress, and are battling with self-harm. They’re celebrating their tenth birthday this month, and looking forward to moving into their own, dedicated premises. What better time to sit down for a cuppa?

Time to Change Notts' Roxie Hickling Answers Our Questions in Photos

08 October 17

Being Silent Isn’t Being Strong

14 May 17

Deke, 32, is a Shift Team Leader at Sainsbury’s. He also has battled with Anxiety and Depression. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hope that it will encourage others to open up themselves. 

Sensory Deprivation at Calm Water Flotation

11 May 17

Here in Nottingham, we’re lucky to have the only facility in the East Midlands, sitting Zen-like in the middle of West Bridgford. We went down to Calm Water for a float, and to chat to co-owner, Nick Parsons, about the unusual business endeavour…

We Asked Notts How To Stay Happy...

11 May 17

Free Counselling at The Human Flourishing Project in Nottingham

09 May 17

Nestled in the heart of the Lace Market, the Human Flourishing Project have opened their doors to anyone who wants to talk...

It’s Okay Not To Be Okay

07 May 17

Alexander Chalkley is twenty six years old, and works as a Programme Manager. Living with severe anxiety and depression, we caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.

You Are Not Alone

07 May 17

Nick Marlow is a 46 year old Peer Support Worker and Volunteer. He is in recovery from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and has experienced addiction. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

The Voice In Your Head Is Not The Real You

07 May 17

Steven Heath, 37, suffered with anxiety and depression for years. He now works as a Mental Health Coach. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.

We Are More Than A Diagnosis

07 May 17

Matt is 42 and currently a full-time student. He also lives with depression and cyclothymia. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

Mental Health Issues Can Affect Anyone

07 May 17

Simon is 37, and works as a Healthcare Professional and a Musician. He also has lived experience of an eating disorder, self harm, depression and anxiety. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

Talking About Mental Illness Must Be Normalised

07 May 17

Student Ben Lomas, 20, has lived with anxiety and depression since he was a child. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  

You Are Not Your Illness

07 May 17

Ben is an Artist, Musician and Small Business Owner. He also lives with Clinical Depression. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.  
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