After a fantastic start to the year, next week sees DiscoverME launch its next round of 3-week sessions for young people aged 16-25 in North Tyneside. Mindful Kitchen (almost full) – healthy eating on a budget. Monday’s 2:15pm to 4pm at East End Youth and Community Centre, North Shields. Express, Don’t Stress! – A social session to explore creative expression! Thursday’s 4pm…
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Content warning: Freya’s story has some descriptions of sectioning, forced medication and restraint My name is Freya and I’m 20 years old. Mind’s call for the UK government to address the failing in inpatient mental health care is very important to me. From 2018 to 2021, I spent most of my time in psychiatric hospitals detained…
Read More Side by Side is a safe place to connect online with people who understand what you’re going through. Grounded in the values of peer support, Side by Side is a welcoming place for people to make connections, learn from each other and feel inspired to take positive steps on your mental health journey. As Side…
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No young person should feel alone with their mental health We know how important it is for young people to have mental health advice that takes into account their faith, and cultural background. For young Muslims in particular, finding tailored support can be challenging. For a young person who’s struggling, it can feel very…
Read More Time to Talk Day is here! Everywhere across the country – in homes, schools and offices – people are making space in their day to talk about mental health. Are you taking part too? If you’re not sure how to get involved today, don’t worry – we’ve got some great ideas on how you can…
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Hi folks, Here are the dates and times for our support group meetings in FEBRUARY. Please see the PDF flyers for further information:- Middlesbrough: Tues FEB 7th: Lingfield Ash Meeting Hall, 78 Lingfield Ash, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 OSU. Download the Middlesbrough flyer here Durham: Thursday FEB 9th 6-9pm Waddington Street Centre, 3 Waddington Street…
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Starts Tuesday 31 January, 10.30am to 12.30pm Body Benefits is a free 10-week healthy weight programme for adults with a learning disability in North Tyneside. These two-hour sessions will help participants learn about healthy eating and meal ideas, get support to become more active and feel good about themselves! If you, or somebody you know, is interested…
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Being a parent or carer is one of the most rewarding but challenging jobs there is. Providing the care, love, security and support your child needs to develop as a happy, healthy and confident individual is crucial. Whether you’re pregnant and looking to do some formal learning, a new parent or a parent to a primary…
Read More Hi folks, Here are the dates and times for the support group meetings in January. Please see the PDF flyers for further information:- Middlesbrough: WED JAN 4th NEW Venue: Lingfield Ash Meeting Hall, 78 Lingfield Ash, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 OSU. Download the Middlesbrough flyer here. Durham: Thursday JAN 12th 6-9pm Waddington Street Centre, 3…
Read More It’s that time again, when we look back at what we’ve achieved together this year. And what a year it’s been! For many of us, it’s not been easy. We faced the biggest cost of living crisis in a generation, and its impact on our mental health is still growing. It’s also not been an…
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