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Body image is how we think about ourselves physically and how we think others perceive us. For young people body image can be particularly difficult to cope with. -
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Due to the pandemic everything has changed this year which means making decisions about your future as a young person can be worrying or confusing. Youthwatch Darlington share information helping young people during these uncertain times. -
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Throughout the pandemic Sarah Furness a Wellness Co-ordinator at Anchor care homes has been producing ‘Embrace’ – ‘a hug’ in the form of a mini magazine for their care home residents. She has now shared it so that other people can enjoy it. -
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Together for Better - Darlington Parent Carer Forum along with SENDIASS Darlington will be hosting a series of new online information sessions for parent/carers of children with Special Educational Needs (SEND) -
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Live Well North East share a brand new virtual timetable to support community wellbeing and mental health. -
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SignHealth Charity share the largest British Sign Language (BSL) health video library, covering topics from cancer and depression, to types of abuse and how to perform first aid. -
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If you were pregnant during 2019 and 2020 and live in the the North East you can share your experience to help shape services by taking part in this questionnaire. -
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The supported living service offers short and longer term accommodation across Darlington to vulnerable people suffering from mental and emotional health problems.
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Nepacs – a long standing north east charity which supports prisoners’ families - delivers a range of services to support children and families impacted by imprisonment at prisons, court and in the community. -
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Kids Kabin is looking to appoint a Project Worker for its new Middlesbrough project. -
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Arcus are currently looking for volunteers, if you are interested and can commit some of your valuable time they'd love to hear from you. -
Mental Health North East - Young Peoples Newsletter and Women's Conference 100 Years Progress Report
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Mental Health North East (MHNE) share two publications, the winter edition of their Reach Out North East Newsletter produced completely by young people and children and 100 years of progress Women's Conference Report. -
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An online event has been arranged for Children’s Mental Health Week to take place next week LIVE on Facebook for families, young people and professionals in Darlington. -
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The latest update from VONNE for the VCSE sector across the North East, read the latest research on the impact of Covid, meet VONNE's new faces and more.
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For Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week, Kooth is excited to unveil its “Don’t Do It Alone” campaign, designed to encourage open conversations around mental health so children and young people know they are not alone with their struggles. -
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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging you to once again join Our Big Conversation and help shape the future of local mental health and learning disability services. -
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Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington have a FREE online chair based Yoga class starting on Monday afternoons. -
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Charlie Waller believe everyone can benefit from knowing how to look after themselves and where to seek help if they need it, whether they have experienced mental health issues or not. -
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Throughout the pandemic Sarah Furness a Wellness Co-ordinator at Anchor care homes has been producing ‘Embrace’ – ‘a hug’ in the form of a mini magazine for their care home residents. She has now shared it so that other people can enjoy it. -
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Do you want to know how to use an iPad, learn how to make video calls, send an email and keep yourself safe online? Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health and Deafness Service is running a 7 week course in BSL. -
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The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is an award winning registered charity which provides pioneering faith and culturally sensitive services to Muslim youth in the UK. -
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Durham and Darlington residents in mental health crisis are set to benefit from a new dedicated response vehicle which is being trialled over the next two months. -
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A Staff Wellbeing Hub has been set up by the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System. It will support the region’s health and care staff to access what they need to stay mentally well throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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We’ve put together an array of information supporting different age groups from across the LGBT+ community. The information offers a choice of local, regional and national help and advice. -
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Armed forces veterans suffering a mental health crisis will receive specialist care as part of a new Op Courage service launched by NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens. -
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We have gathered a selection of wellbeing information, outdoor activities and online activities that might help during Spring 2021 as restrictions continue to ease. We have also included Easter bank holiday 2021 opening times for local services. -
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Are you feeling a little lonely, isolated or low? Groundwork North East and Cumbria are running a Men's Shed project in Darlington to support men who are suffering as a result of being isolated, particularly during lockdown. -
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Darlington Borough Council share the spring term edition of the 11 – 19 Practitioner Newsletter. -
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The latest newsletter for March 2021 from Mental Health North East is now available. Find out more about 'Mentally Sound: Life in Lockdown Radio & Podcast Show' and events that might be of interest. -
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Kooth share their April update, their main focus is on Stress Awareness Month which has been running every April since 1992 and highlights the importance of looking after our wellbeing, whatever form that might take. -
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Darlington Mind are taking referrals for their supported living service which offers short and longer term accommodation across Darlington to vulnerable people suffering from mental and emotional health problems. -
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Public Health England (PHE) have developed a series of short videos on COVID-19 vaccination to support and encourage people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) to get their COVID-19 vaccines, and for promotion with GPs and healthcare professionals. -
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Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are asking young people under the age of 18 to design a logo for their new 'Mental Health Support Teams' in Darlington schools. -
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The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is an exciting new service in Darlington which has been formed as part of the government’s plans for schools to provide early intervention for mental health support. -
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As lockdown restrictions begin to be lifted a little more with the next changes planned for 17th May, Kooth are still there to support the wellbeing of the nation. -
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Untreated, perinatal mental illness is one of the leading causes of death for women during pregnancy and the first year after birth. Are you aware of some of the mental health difficulties and symptoms? -
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The 700 Club Church View Apartments are now OPEN for referrals. The apartments offer an environment in which individuals are provided with the space and time to learn the skills and develop the confidence and resilience to live independently. -
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MHNE share their latest bulletin packed with all their latest news and information on training and job opportunities. -
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The team at Healthwatch Darlington including one of our volunteers share inspirational nature tips and useful information this Mental Health Awareness Week as we explore this years theme 'connect with nature'. -
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Routes To Work share their spring newsletter and new leaflet, find out how they can support you back into work, and read some of their success stories. -
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Rollercoaster are offering parents and carers supporting a child or young person experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties a range of Free online training from Creative Education.
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Congratulations to Savannah, age 7 who has been randomly selected as our 'Healthy Food' competition winner and will receive a £50 shopping voucher. -
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Healthwatch Darlington is acting as the lead suicide prevention tin coordinator for the Borough of Darlington on behalf of the North East & North Cumbria Suicide Prevention Network. -
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As part of Youthwatch Darlington's 'Healthy Eating and Exercise Project' our young volunteers have created 50x FREE 'Seed and Wellbeing Kits' for children aged 4 to 11 years of age who live in Darlington. -
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Would you like to de-stress?, boost your mood?, move a little bit more? The Active Life Foundation are offering FREE outdoor sessions starting this week in Darlington locations. -
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In the latest edition of Mental Health North Easts newsletter find out more about their 'mentally sound' podcast, latest mental health reports, 'help is at hand' bereavement resource and mental health courses that are currently available. -
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Due to some of the Covid 19 restrictions being lifted, Darlington Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre is now able to offer their client's face to face appointments - either in their homes or in Covid secure spaces. -
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BNF Healthy Eating Week will take place from 14 to 18 June 2021, taking all of the UK on its ‘Find your healthier you’ journey! -
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Darlington Mind are delivering a session at Morrison Trust to help and support 11-18 year old's to build self-esteem and improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Covering topics on body image, self-harm and exams. -
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The Darlington Mental Health Support Team (MHST) share their June 2021 newsletter. Read about how they have started working within schools supporting the children and young people of Darlington with their mental health wellbeing.