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“I can’t bring myself to leave the house”- meet the Salford woman who wants to help people with ‘winter blues’

A woman in Salford is raising awareness of Seasonal Affective Disorder, a form of depression which mainly affects people during the winter months.

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“We want to talk about mental health everywhere” – Recovery Academy launches new mental health resources for Salford

An NHS organisation is launching online and face-to-face courses to help people in Salford with their mental health. Recovery Academy […]

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“More people are coming forward” – The mental health charity getting men talking

A Little Hulton-based mental health charity is encouraging men to open up ahead of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Talk […]

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“What we’re hoping for is a change in people” – Mental health charities raise awareness of Salford suicide rates

Two Salford based charities in Salford have partnered up to raise awareness of the suicide rates in Salford. 

Salford charity Loaves and Fishes mental health charity, Start Inspiring Minds, hosted the suicide prevention session in honour of men’s mental health awareness month this November.

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“I’ve made sacrifices so that I can carry on doing this”- How are small businesses surviving during the cost-of-living crisis

Business owners at the Makers Market in MediaCity are having to make changes to their everyday lives to combat the […]

"Always consider everyone else with your actions"- Peel Park needs volunteers to combat Bonfire Night litter

“Always consider everyone else with your actions”- Peel Park needs volunteers to combat Bonfire Night litter

Peel Park is appealing for volunteers to help clear the park of fireworks and litter after Bonfire Night. The park […]

LandAid charity event to help fight against Salford youth homelessness

LandAid charity event to help fight against Salford youth homelessness

A charity is bringing a festival to Salford to fight against youth homelessness in the UK. Organised by London-based charity, LandAid, ‘Day […]