by Zoe | Aug 18, 2025 | Blog, News, Press
We’ve funded initiatives that support the mental health and wellbeing of people across Somerset. We’re delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 OMH Community Grants! Eleven amazing projects have been awarded funding to support the mental health and wellbeing...
by Zoe | Aug 12, 2025 | Blog, News, Press
We are proud to announce that Somerset Open Mental Health VCFSE Alliance with Somerset Foundation Trust are shortlisted for the “Mental Health Innovation of the Year” category at the prestigious 2025 HSJ Awards! This year, the HSJ Awards received over 1,250 entries,...
by Zoe | Jul 23, 2025 | Blog
Friday 25th July 2025 marks National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, but how much do you know about this complex mental illness that affects how people think, feel, and behave? Schizophrenia affects around 1 in 100 people, and while its symptoms can vary greatly, public...
by Zoe | Jul 16, 2025 | Blog
Do you listen to hear or to respond? While another person speaks, are you actively considering their words or thinking about what you want to say next? The art of good conversation begins with valuing what others have to say, but we can all be guilty of hearing...
by Zoe | Jul 2, 2025 | Blog, Stay Well
It’s summertime, and we don’t need to tell you that it’s been a very hot one. While bright weather can cheer some of us up, for others, the summer months are just as hard, or harder, than winter. A less common form of Seasonal Affective Disorder can make it even more...
by Jonathan Creffield | Jun 3, 2025 | Blog
Over the past year, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about what’s really needed to make equity, diversity, and inclusion more than just a framework, something that genuinely changes how people experience support. I kept coming back to the same word: belonging. So many...