by Zoe | Sep 25, 2024 | News
A new group for unpaid carers supporting people with mental health challenges will meet on the 1st of October 2024 from 10 am to 11:30 am at The ReCreation Hub, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater TA6 6HZ. Caring for someone experiencing mental health difficulties brings many...
by Zoe | Sep 25, 2024 | Blog
During the Walk for a Life event on Saturday, 7th September 2024, there was a moment when the participants, gathered to remember loved ones lost to suicide, silently laid flowers on a bench. Even the strongest hurricane has a calm centre—a place of respite where...
by Zoe | Sep 3, 2024 | Blog, News
Having suicidal thoughts isn’t uncommon and can affect anyone, but recovery is possible; there are steps we can take to support someone to stay safe, and with support, people can feel more hopeful and in control of their lives. The theme of World Suicide Prevention...
by Zoe | Aug 28, 2024 | Blog
Peer Connections, Rethink Mental Illness Sharon is a Peer Connections’ peer mentor volunteer. With her warm, friendly nature and commitment to supporting others, Sharon’s work alongside Alex Nelson, Project Officer with Rethink Mental Illness’s Peer Connections &...
by Zoe | Aug 6, 2024 | Newsletter
The Serious Mental Illness Engagement Training is an online course co-produced with Experts by Experience and delivered by individuals with lived experience. It focuses on improving engagement and reducing health inequalities. We’ve known for a long time that people...
