Mental Health

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Bedford Samaritans volunteers on call on World Mental Health Day and everyday

Today (Saturday), is World Mental Health Day (WMHD) and whilst the world will recognise this and share messages of support, Bedford Samaritans Volunteers...

Online yoga, webinar and more to mark World Mental Health Day 2020

‘Every Mind Matters’ is the focus of this year's World Mental Health Day in Bedford on Saturday (10 October).And while ordinarily, Harpur Square...

New event series dedicated to supporting mental health starts today

A new series of online events, aimed at promoting support and awareness for mental health issues is starting today. Set up by Bedfordian, Yolanda Copes-Stepney, the series is designed to help tackle the...

Bedfordshire’s mental health chief exec speaks up about race and COVID

Tackling health and social inequalities is a priority for the leader of the NHS Trust providing mental health and community health care across Bedford...

Sports reporter opens up about mental health: “The dark days are behind me”

Mental Health Awareness Week (18 -24 May), is an opportunity for all of us to think about a topic that has gained traction in recent years; our mental health. Mental health is...

Be kind to others and yourself is Bedford’s Mental Health Awareness Week message

Mental Health Awareness Week launches this week and Bedford Borough Council is encouraging people to be kind to others and to themselves with this...

New project asks Bedfordians to share their mental health and wellbeing strategies during lockdown

A new social media initiative encouraging people to look after their mental health and wellbeing has been launched by Ben Salmons, the founder of the...

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