by Matt | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog
A kind word and a listening ear go a long way when it comes to staying mentally well. Gathering for a warm drink and a chat with people who care offers an opportunity for both. In Somerset, Open Mental Health’s community coffee mornings show just how important this...
by Matt | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from the 12th to the 18th of May this year. There are many resources available to support your mental wellbeing. It’s a digital age, and mental health apps have become increasingly popular. With so many apps available, knowing which...
by Matt | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog
Mental Health Awareness Week this year centres on ‘Community’ – a theme that ties in with the work of Open Mental Health (OMH) across Somerset. We believe in the power of connection, local support networks, and peer-based solidarity to help people through...
by Zoe | Feb 19, 2025 | Blog, Stay Well
Did you know that about 1.25 million people in the UK live with an eating disorder? Despite the conditions being common, there are many myths about what eating disorders are, who they affect and how you can recover from them.Open Mental Health partner SWEDA, a charity...
by Zoe | Feb 19, 2025 | Blog, Stay Well
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is a time when we can all learn more about eating disorders, and it’s an opportunity to provide information, support, visibility, and hope to everyone affected by them. This year, EDAW runs from Monday 24th February to Sunday 2nd...
by Zoe | Feb 17, 2025 | Blog
Mel Nelson is a counsellor and therapeutic support worker for OMH partner SWEDA, a Somerset-based charity that supports people affected by eating disorders. “I’ve been working with SWEDA for four years,” Mel says, “but I volunteered for them before that. While I...
