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OMH Talks Mental Health and Movement on Radio Ninesprings
Helen Fielden, Open Mental Health's Senior Co‑production Manager, was a guest on Steve Haigh’s Radio Ninesprings show on Thursday, 16th May. Helen works with OMH’s Expert by Experience Leaders to ensure that the voice of people with lived experience of mental health...
Open Mental Health Secures Renewed Contract to Provide Mental Health Services in Somerset
Somerset, UK - In a significant development for mental health services in Somerset, Open Mental Health (OMH) has proudly announced the renewal of its contract to continue its trailblazing, inclusive approach to mental health care. As an alliance of local voluntary...
Jo’s Story
Jo Poole was born into a Somerset farming family and had an early introduction to the challenges of mental illness. "My mum and dad really struggled with their mental health when I was growing up. Life was quite stressful, and I was always very afraid of mental...
Crisis Safe Space at Christmas
Open Mental Health releases an animation about out-of-hours support available in Somerset over the holidays. SOMERSET, December 13th, 2023 The Crisis Safe Space animation highlights the importance of an out-of-hours service for people struggling with their mental...
International Men’s Day
Zero Male Suicide - supporting the farming community The British countryside is idyllic. Tens of thousands of UK holidaymakers head to rural Britain each year to enjoy what appears to be a more peaceful way of life. But tranquil pastoral landscapes can hide a shocking...
Press Release for Mental Health Awareness Week
Time to open up about feelings of anxiety. A Somerset mental health alliance is urging people with anxiety to open a conversation about their feelings. Open Mental Health (OMH), which provides round-the-clock support to adults in Somerset, has made the plea ahead of...
Award-winning mental health programme showcased at national conference
Mental health professionals from across England gathered in Taunton last week to learn about a trailblazing new approach to community services. The Open Mental Health Conference showcased the award-winning programme of care for Somerset that has transformed...
Open Mental Health hub opens in Bridgwater
A new high street Open Mental Health hub opened on Monday 9 January 2023 in Bridgwater, adults over 18 can now walk into the Fore Street centre to access the mental health support they need, when they need it. Helen Surridge, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s (FT)...
Crisis Safe Space featured on local TV
In times when health services may not be available as usual, making sure people know there is help available 24 hours a day is particularly important. Crisis Safe Space provides vital out-of-hours help for those struggling with mental health problems, providing a safe...
Open Mental Health feature in the BMJ
Collaboration in the community, Open Mental Health has featured in a recent BMJ article titled Revitalising mental healthcare after covid-19.
Somerset’s Open Mental Health alliance shortlisted for prestigious national award
Open Mental Health – has made the final of the widely acclaimed Health Service Journal (HSJ) Value awards in the category of ‘public and preventative health service redesign initiative’. Open Mental Health is a multi-agency initiative using the collective strengths of...