6 February 2022

‘Loneliness’ is the theme for mental health awareness week in 2022

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https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/news/mental-health-foundation-announces-loneliness-theme-mental-health-awareness-week-2022 “The week will run from Monday 9th May until Sunday 15th May 2022 and will raise awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental wellbeing, as well as the practical steps that can be taken to address it.“ From Mental Health Foundation – “Loneliness affects millions of people in the UK every year and has …

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Frome Market Health Hub

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This great new service was launched in October 2021 and could help save the lives of busy farmers putting off a trip to the doctors. Frome Market Health Hub gives farmers, their families, and agricultural workers free access to confidential health checks, without the need to book an appointment. It has been launched by Somerset NHS …

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Dorset Digital Doorway Scheme

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For the full story go to: https://news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/2022/01/18/opening-the-door-to-digital-inclusion/ People across the Dorset Council area that are in digital need can now apply for a free device and data. The council has been awarded £20,000 for its new Digital Doorway scheme, which will see it issue around 60 tablets and laptops with up to two years’ worth …

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News from Dorset Council – Helpline for Parents/Carers and Changes to Alternative Provision

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https://news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/2022/01/06/helpline-for-parents-and-carers-worried-about-their-childs-progress/ https://news.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/2022/01/11/changes-to-alternative-provision-in-dorset/ Dorset Council has launched an initiative to help parents and carers who are worried their child might not be making the progress they should, and may have emerging special education needs. The Dorset Education Advice Line is a phone line for parents, carers and professionals who support children who may have special educational needs and/or …

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A Year in the Life of The Centre For Mental Health

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https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/blogs/podcast-sarah-hughes-0 https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/our-impact Sarah Hughes, the Centre’s chief executive, joins Thea to look back at 2021 and the impact our work has been having through these extremely challenging times. From supporting the NHS to get vaccines to people with severe mental illness, to advising the Government on the mental health impact of the pandemic, to sharing …

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Graceful resolve: Attitudes for navigating a psychological crisis

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From https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/3-graceful-resolve-attitudes-navigating-psychological-crisis Navigating extreme states of psychological distress isn’t easy. Just thinking about it is quite hard. As someone with a diagnosis of bipolar, it’s territory I’ve traversed many times. By Amy Pollard “The good thing about bipolar is that, because it’s a life-long condition, you get several bites at the cherry when it comes …

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UKRI mental health networks Co-videos

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Last month, the Mental Health Research Matters team released Season 1 of the Co-videos, featuring four of the eight UKRI-funded mental health networks. Hear from Closing The Gap, VAMHN, Emerging Minds and MARCH network about how they responded to the pandemic, the importance of lived experience in shaping research, the benefits of a network ecosystem, and their hopes for the future for mental health …

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Neurovascular study uncovers distinct sex-based biological markers of depression

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https://www.mentalhealthtoday.co.uk/news/mental-health-diagnosis/neurovascular-study-uncovers-distinct-sex-based-biological-markers-of-depression “Depression comes in a range of symptoms, including feelings of hopelessness, persistent sadness, loss of interest and appetite, as well as insomnia. While the overarching hallmark symptoms of depression are generic, research suggests that biological sex is a contributing factor to the specific manifestations and risk of individual symptoms.” A really interesting article by …

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Help From Carers Support Dorset

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https://www.carersupportdorset.co.uk/whats-on/ NOTE THAT CARERS SUPPORT DORSET HAVE CHANGED THEIR OPENING TIMES – CHECK WEBSITE FOR DETAILS Register as a carer for free access to: An online session, led by Rethink Mental Illness on communicating with the person you care for, as well as advocating on their behalf with professionals is on Wednesday 16th February 10 …

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Green Gang

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See Dorset Page for information on Green Gang. The first work party of 2022 was on 26th January and will now (hopefully) be fortnightly. Green Gang will be doing things like clearing paths, preparing ground and planting trees. If you know of anyone who would like to join Green Gang, the leader, Bob Messer, likes …

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