Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent More than 40 runners laced up in Dublin on Valentine’s Day as Marks & Spencer joined forces with Jigsaw for a high-energy 5K fundraiser supporting youth mental health. Led by popular fitness coach Chris Connolly (Get Better With Chris), the run kicked off and wrapped
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By Mental Health Correspondent The UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) has published a new free guide designed to support communities across the UK in setting up Men’s Sheds within shipping containers — a practical, affordable and increasingly popular way to create safe workshop and social spaces for men. Men’
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent Millions around the world experience depression and anxiety, yet accessing treatments such as medication or psychotherapy is often challenging due to cost, stigma, long waiting lists, or side effects. A new study led by Neil Munro, a PhD candidate at James Cook University’s Department of
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By Mental Health Correspondent This Children’s Mental Health Week, M&S and YoungMinds announce a major milestone in their partnership to support young people’s mental health. Having originally pledged to raise £5 million over three years, the partners have surpassed expectations - raising an incredible £5.5
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By Poppy, 13, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week takes place from 9 to 15 February 2026, and in the current climate it is more important than ever. With growing pressures from peers, social media, poverty and education, young people
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent A UWE Bristol graduate who had mental health difficulties during his studies has raised £9,000 for charities by completing 52 marathons in one year. Tommy Greenhouse, who graduated in sports rehabilitation in July last year, raised money for 52 good causes by finishing the gruelling
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent YoungMinds is working with Chase Gardens to create the charity’s first-ever garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. The garden will feature a biodiverse, plant-rich design that reflects the pressures affecting young people’s mental health, while highlighting the importance of community in helping
Events
By Events Correspondent A leading brain expert claims Blue Monday doesn’t have to be the most miserable day of the year — and he’s bringing music, science and an iconic seaside venue to prove it. Blue Monday, falling on the third Monday in January, has become shorthand for winter
Charities
By Mental Health Correspondent A Salvation Army firepit gathering in Rotherham is providing a warm, welcoming space where men can open up, connect with others and improve their mental health. Led by Captain Tim Swansbury, Rotherham Salvation Army in High Street, Kimberworth, hosts a Firepit on the last Thursday of
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent A new women-only support group, HerSpace, has launched in Perth, Scotland, to create a safe, welcoming place where women can connect, share and access support to improve their wellbeing. HerSpace is co-led by Laura Thomson, who manages Skinnergate Lifehouse, The Salvation Army’s men’s homelessness
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent Morrisons teamed up with the 1 Million Minutes campaign, which asked people to donate their time rather than money to combat loneliness. To support the campaign, Talking Tills were introduced at Morrisons stores nationwide, offering customers the chance to spend a little more time at the
Mental Health
By Community Correspondent Two potentially life-saving benches are now in place within two Ipswich parks as part of a nationwide initiative to support individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts. The benches have been created by the Legend-on-the-bench non-profit making charity which was set up with the aim of reducing the number
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent New season of online peer sessions will offer safe spaces for musicians and industry workers facing mounting emotional pressures. Tonic Music has announced a new season of free Peer Support Groups aimed at providing specialist mental health support to musicians and those working across the UK
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent The UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) welcomes the launch of England’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy as “a landmark moment that recognises the importance of community-based and peer-led spaces in supporting men’s wellbeing.” More than a thousand Men’s Sheds across the UK
Business
By Business Editor A leading Weston-based neurologist and brain expert, Dr Andrew Curran, is embarking on a nationwide tour that aims to help professionals and business leaders unlock happiness and success — using the science of the brain, the power of emotional intelligence, and even live music. Dr Curran, 67, who
People
By Community Correspondent Colleagues at the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue's office in Plymouth witnessed a close shave when a firefighter turned up on the premises. Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue’s Jason Bennellick wasn’t there for an emergency however, but to cut his partner