by Zoe | May 8, 2024 | Newsletter
As the old saying goes, a problem shared is a problem halved, and Mind in Somerset is offering three new online groups where you can share your experiences and learn effective coping strategies. Looking after Me: This peer support group runs on Tuesdays for eight...
by Zoe | Apr 8, 2024 | Newsletter
ARK has several appealing workshops and courses where you can meet like-minded people, learn new skills and relax in a safe environment. The six-week Health and Wellbeing course, featuring clay modelling, African drumming, batik, willow weaving, wood whittling, need...
by Zoe | Dec 14, 2023 | Newsletter
Gary Newton, Head of Contracts, Delivery and Collaboration: Open Mental Health VCSE Alliance shares his reflections on a busy year at Open Mental Health in Somerset. It’s an absolute pleasure to be asked to author an end-of-year Open Mental Health message for 2023. I...
by Zoe | Dec 12, 2023 | Newsletter
People living with serious mental illness (SMI) face a greater risk of developing preventable physical illness that significantly decreases the quality and length of their life. We know and understand that individuals who have SMI frequently find it difficult to...
by Zoe | Dec 11, 2023 | Newsletter
Following the successful launch of the Orange Button scheme in October 2022, over 1,000 people across the county have completed the training and signed up to become Orange Button holders. We have been overwhelmed by people’s support and would like to say a...
by Zoe | Dec 11, 2023 | Newsletter
Free Music Workshops in Frome! The first workshops are starting: Friday January 5th 2024 Open Mental Health Expert by Experience leader Bo Boman Shaw set up the Music for Mental Wellbeing creative space back in 2022. These monthly workshops are run by Mind Your Music...
