by Zoe | Jan 15, 2024 | Blog
Are you a carer? Before you say no, consider this: many people quietly assume the role of caregivers, offering support to friends or family members navigating mental health challenges. However, these caregivers are often unaware that they hold this crucial role and...
by Zoe | Dec 11, 2023 | Blog
In Minehead and Frome, something special unfolded recently. Armed with smiles and leaflets, groups of Open Mental Health colleagues and volunteers embarked on the two town centers, spreading warmth and awareness of Open Mental Health’s services. Minehead Dodging...
by Zoe | Nov 29, 2023 | Blog
It’s said that people in Britain love talking about the weather, and from bus stops to supermarket queues, we do just that—and usually complain that it’s too cold, hot or wet, or too dry for our gardens to grow. Most of us feel brighter and happier when the sun...
by Zoe | Oct 31, 2023 | Blog
Bridgwater businesses were the target of an Open Mental Health campaign on the 10 October to mark World Mental Health Day. In addition to raising awareness about the excellent free services offered by Open Mental Health across Somerset, participants helped a...
by Zoe | Aug 8, 2023 | Blog
New Open Mental Health associate partner The Nelson Trust bring belief, hope and long term recovery to lives affected by addiction and multiple disadvantages. Their Women’s Community Services span across Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Bristol, and Wales....
by Zoe | Aug 8, 2023 | Blog
Hi, I’m Matt Stone, and I’m the new Lived Experience Vice Chair of Open Mental Health. I am qualified for this position because of my lived experience of mental illness. The fact I am here, talking about my mental illness so openly, is a testament of how far I...