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By Mental Health Correspondent Free cab rides for football fans with Three UK’s #TalkMoreThanFootball mental health initiative with Samaritans New research released this week revealed that two-thirds (64%) of football fans struggle with their mental health, with almost half (42%) turning to an unlikely source of support - taxi
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By Mental Health Correspondent St John Ambulance has launched the Hi Vis Stress Vest campaign to get builders to open up about their mental health, after new research* reveals nearly seven in 10 have suspected a fellow worker was suffering from serious depression – but found it too difficult to talk
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By Mental Health Correspondent Meet Marie who is a counsellor for Wellbeing Charity based in North Somerset, UK, who is bringing therapy direct to homes. My journey began when I started my counselling degree and needed to be in a counselling placement, personal counselling and supervision. As a wheelchair user
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By Mental Health Correspondent The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, aimed to see if the benefits of hobbies were consistent in different national settings, and looked at data from 93,263 people aged 65 or over who had enrolled in five existing longitudinal studies in England, Japan, United
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By Mental Health Correspondent Dancing not only lifts our spirits but also plays a significant role in effectively managing stress, strengthening resilience, and improving overall wellbeing, according to a new international study from the University of Surrey, Radboud University, University of Roehampton, and University of Southern Denmark. The findings suggest
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By Jill Dando News Belief in the kindness of others is much more closely tied to happiness than previously thought, according to findings published today (20 March) in World Happiness Report 2025. Global evidence on the perceived and actual return of lost wallets shows that people are much too pessimistic
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By Jill Dando News Coming face to face with the arsonist who set her car ablaze while she was pregnant became a turning point in Karen Lamb’s life, inspiring her to dedicate herself to helping vulnerable children escape the cycle of crime. Twenty years ago, Karen’s car was
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By Jill Dando News Former international rugby players Jake and Josh Caulfield, now co-founders of Evolution Developments, are on a mission to tackle the mental health crisis in construction with their new initiative, ‘Building Minds’. In partnership with Talk Club and Wellspring Counselling, the initiative aims to: Raise Awareness – Shine
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By Jill Dando News A hub which supports people on their journey to recovery from active addiction has celebrated its first birthday, supporting more than 40 recovering people in its first year. Recovery Hub, launched by Atherton Salvation Army and in association with Wigan Council’s drugs, alcohol, mental wellbeing
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TONIC TIP: Ellise Hollie-Hayward is our Disabilities Editor and a Motivational Speaker cheering up audiences across the UK. I truly believe it’s simple to make yourself or someone else happy. The little things in life can have a huge impact on your mood, and kindness is free. Offering to
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By Health Correspondent Patients with bipolar disorder could be improved with a high fat, low carb diet suggests a new study. Researchers found that maintaining a ketogenic diet over six weeks or more was linked with improvements in mood, energy and anxiety. Experts say the findings point to an important
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By Jill Dando News A charity that helps scores of children with their mental health said winning an award was "emotional" as nominations open for this year. Award is 'reminder people value the work we do' Dawn Carey Judges from BBC Radio Somerset's Make
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By Jill Dando News Award-winning journalist and founder of The Good News Post, Shane Dean, delivered an uplifting and interactive talk at Weston College's new Lecture Series—empowering staff and students to rewire their minds for joy, resilience, and a happier life. The Good News Tonic lecture inspired
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By Wendy Griffin, Consultant Editor of the Good News Post and CEO of Mental Health charity Wellspring We all have moments when we feel down on ourselves, or when our self-esteem takes a hit. During these times, it can feel impossible to escape the cycle of negative self-talk. But what
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By Business and Mental Health Editors Pioneering Initiative Aims to Reduce Alarming Suicide Rates Among UK Construction Workers Professional rugby player Josh Caulfield and his brother, former international player Jake Caulfield, are launching a life-saving initiative to revolutionise mental health support in the construction industry – a sector where workers are
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By Jill Dando News The sights, sounds, and smells of British woodlands have been proven to uplift our mood and wellbeing, new research shows. An overwhelming 90% of more than 10,000 people surveyed for the study, supported by the Woodland Trust, reported that wildlife in the UK’s woodlands