Tag: Mental Health

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“It’s that unconditional love you get from a dog…they’re there to give you a cuddle” – Fly the Swinton therapy dog dies

A much-loved therapy dog from Swinton, who has supported people in hospital and schools, has died. Fly, a rescue Border […]

Salford-based charity relaunches support group to help suicide survivors heal through art

Salford-based charity relaunches support group to help suicide survivors heal through art

A Salford-based mental health charity has relaunched a support group that aims to support those affected by suicide “heal” through art.

The Hamilton Davies Trust- The building where the Lads Den takes place

“People know about my mental health but I don’t really talk about it”: Salford men turn to Irlam’s Lads Den to talk about mental health

An Irlam-based organisation is giving men the chance to talk about their mental health through weekly meetings. Irlam’s Lads Den, which […]

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Salford health groups hosts Christmas-themed advice and feedback sessions

A Salford health group is urging residents to share feedback on local health and social services through a series of […]

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“A chance to make a veterans community” – Salford charity aims to help veterans’ health through football sessions

A veteran’s community in Salford are organising weekly football sessions to help ex soldiers mental health and social inclusion.

Audrey on a walk and talk in Monton

“I’ve been close to taking my own life quite a few times”: How a Salford walking group saved a widow’s life

A grieving Monton widow says a Salford ‘walk and talk’ group has saved her from taking her own life. Audrey […]

Image taken by Katherine Stephenson.

New ‘Love Your Woodland’ sessions set to bring Salford’s community together

The Garden Needs centre in Kersal are introducing new Love Your Woodland sessions to show the Salford community what nature can do for mental health. Emma Ellison talks about how previous woodland event sessions drastically helped her mental health.

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“We can start to feel anticipation of the darker days ahead” – Salford charity to host mental health sessions during the festive season

Mind in Salford are set to host five free online sessions over the festive period to support people’s mental health […]