Images are an extremely powerful way of telling a story and the photos that accompany articles in the media have a great impact. Whether the story is about recovery, treatment or scientific research, a picture of someone with their head in their hands – or the ‘headclutcher’ as we’ve come to know it – is often used alongside it.
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A group for those who have lived experience of self-harm or self-injury. This includes a range of issues, ranging from cutting, to skin-picking, to hair-pulling and other behaviours.
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Awakenings North East – for all service users in the Newcastle area interested in feeling part of a community, and joining in activities.
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Recyke y’Bike is a social enterprise and charity that has been accepting donated bikes from members of the public for purpose of recycling them.
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Tyneside Women’s Health is a charity and was set up in 1985 to provide mental health support to women in a women-only environment.
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Crisis Skylight Newcastle is an education, training and employment centre for homeless and vulnerably-housed people in the heart of Newcastle.
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Our group is open to anyone over the age of 17 who has OCD or suffers from an OC spectrum disorder such as compulsive skin picking or BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder).
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LAUNCHPAD works to redress the balance, and offers the chance for any mental health service users in Newcastle to have their voice heard by the people who run these services.
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