Blog - Open Mental Health

Stay Well 2025: Alex Nelson on Peer Support, New Year’s Challenges, and Looking Ahead

When December 31st ticks over to January 1st, many of us reflect on the past and ponder the year ahead. It can be a...

New Year’s Eve can be a challenging time for many of us. While some may look forward to celebrations, others struggle...

The Somerset Festive Wellbeing Calendar While the festive period can be a time of joy, it can also bring stress,...

There are many reasons we can find Christmas triggering. For one thing, it seems to start earlier every year. We spoke...

The festive period can bring both joy and challenges, especially when financial pressures or emotional stresses are...

According to the song, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and if we are fortunate, it can be. But for...

The WATCH project’s video hub hosts inspiring stories and educational content that demonstrate the positive impact of...

Farmerados: share the load with people who ‘get it’ Rupert Cox is the coordinator of Farmerados, a project and social...

Mental Health at Work: Real Stories and Practical Advice Mental health is essential to our overall wellbeing and...

During the Walk for a Life event on Saturday, 7th September 2024, there was a moment when the participants, gathered...

Having suicidal thoughts isn’t uncommon and can affect anyone, but recovery is possible; there are steps we can take...

Peer Connections, Rethink Mental Illness Sharon is a Peer Connections’ peer mentor volunteer. With her warm, friendly...