Posts Tagged ‘Mental Health’
“I looked forward to riding Maverick every week.” How horse riding became one young woman’s passport home.
It’s well known that horses can help our mental health, with a study by the British Horse Society revealing that horse riding stimulated many positive psychological feelings including reducing depression by 30%.
But for one young woman, who has spent the last 10 years in mental health units often under a section, horse riding became so much more than this. It helped her build her confidence and slowly but surely find the strength to return to life in the community.
Read MoreMindful movement: Enhancing mental health through everyday actions
To coincide with this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme of movement, we sat down with Recovery Navigator Ellen and…
Read MoreEmbracing movement: Navigating mental health and wellness
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week has the theme of movement so we caught up with Senior PAT Practitioner Ellen…
Read MoreNavigating the unexpected: The day we were told our new baby is deaf
For Deaf Awareness Week, Liam Dixon, Partnership Manager for our Wellbeing & Recovery Services, shares his personal journey from discovering…
Read MoreHope Project gets Parliamentary thumbs up
Did you know that suicide is the biggest cause of death in men under the age of 50 and, what’s…
Read MoreFinding your voice on Time to Talk Day
On Time to Talk Day 2024, our Digital Communications Officer, Jo, opens up about using her own voice. In an honest account, she reflects on supporting others with their mental health while avoiding the instinctive “Yeah, not too bad” response about her own.
Read MoreTips for coping at Christmas from North Somerset Wellbeing
Many of us can struggle with our self-care as we deal with the challenges and perceived expectations of Christmas. Our…
Read MoreNew Year, Same Me
As 2024 approaches, it can be tempting to start making lists of new year’s resolutions. While it can be good…
Read MoreOrigami butterflies and mindful crafting in North Somerset
To coincide with this year’s World Mental Health Day, the Mindful Arts & Crafts group at North Somerset Wellbeing created…
Read MoreOwl Enlightenment: A haven of healing and hope on Somerset Moorland
Owl Enlightenment, nestled in Somerset, offers a mindful haven with a collection of owls, founded by Michelle Blackmore. The Winston Innovation Fund has recently supported workshops promoting men’s mental health ready to start in 2024.
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