It has been claimed that a surge in students at top universities using mental health services is linked to the hike in tuition fees. Figures obtained by the Press Association revealed that more than 43,000 students had counselling at Russell Group institutions in 2014 to 2015. This is compared to 34,000 three […]
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North East mental health campaigner: tablets “made me feel more depressed”
A mental health campaigner has spoken out about his experience of antidepressants, following the release of a new study by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The study found that the number of children in the UK being prescribed antidepressants has increased by more than 50 per between 2005 and 2012. Danny Bowman, a […]
Sunderland Live and Learn mental health pilot scheme launched
A pilot of a new mental health scheme called the Live and Learn project has been launched in Sunderland to support and improve people’s mental wellbeing. The scheme is encouraging people to come forward for help and support. It provides people with the opportunity to get involved with a range of […]
North East mental health campaigner setting up own foundation
A North East mental health campaigner is setting up his own foundation. Danny Bowman, from Alnwick in Northumberland, has set up the foundation with his parents and his sister. The family have experience with mental health. Danny’s parents have been mental health professionals, while his sister, currently works in the […]
Mental health charity launches Emoodji app
Mental health charity MIND has launched a mobile app to help students at university through the use of emojis. The app, called Emoodji, is designed to help students cope with the ups and downs of university life and aims to tackle the multiple pressures students can face. These pressures include admitting […]
Northumbria Police sign up to mental health anti-stigma pledge
Northumbria Police have underlined their commitment to ending mental health stigma by signing the Blue Light Time to Change Pledge. Mental health problems affect one in four people every year, but the stigma surrounding it means people are afraid to talk about their experiences, because they fear it will affect […]
Tyne and Wear Fire Service first in North East to sign mental health pledge
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) are celebrating becoming the first emergency service in the North East to sign the Blue Light Time to Change pledge to tackle stigma around mental health. The Blue Light programme was launched following research that showed emergency services staff and volunteers in […]