Mental Health

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Mental health Crisis Cafe launches in Bedford

A crisis cafe is being launched in Bedford this month, providing support and a safe place for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis...

Bedford care home tackling dementia with music therapy

Bedford care home, MHA Anjulita Court, has been showing the positive impact music therapy can have on residents living with dementia by hosting an open group music therapy...

World Mental Health Day fashion show in Bedford makes the headlines

A fashion show with a difference made the headlines on BBC and ITV news last night, following an event in Bedford for World Mental Health Day.

Fashion, sport and wellbeing are centre stage at World Mental Health Day 2019 in Bedford

World Mental Health Day takes place on Thursday 10 October every year and is an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues, tackle the stigma...

World Mental Health Day mannequin visits Rogan’s Books in Bedford this weekend

Hannah Brown is bringing a fashion show with a difference to Bedford town centre for World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October, promoting positive body...

Beds Police back Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week (13 - 19 May) is being marked by Bedfordshire Police with series of events for staff and officers to highlight the amount of support that is available to them.

Bedford recognises Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2019

As part of Eating Disorder Awareness The Higgins Bedford has been hosting the region's very first Recovery Fayre. The started conversations around all eating disorders...

Find your sunshine on Bedford’s most miserable day

Bedfords most miserable day of the year set for 16 January according to 30 years of research thanks to worsening weather conditions...

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