Tag: Mental Health

Jake Baxter, co-founder and director of Anti-Social Theatre

Salford actor with ‘painful’ mental health conditions gives young people hope through controversial theatre

A Salford actor who has suffered from ‘painful’ mental health conditions since childhood, has launched a theatre company to help others who are ‘misunderstood’.

Jake Baxter, who studied acting and performing in South Yorkshire, set up Anti-Social Theatre to help encourage people to open up about their mental health.

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“Big changes take a massive toll on my mental health” – Salford student speaks on mental health and moving to university

A Salford student who was ‘scared to leave her room’ due to the anxiety of moving to university, is advising […]

REACH OUT: Start to end suicide. Last year's procession. Credit: Dennis Baldwin

“We are trying to save lives” – Hundreds to attend suicide remembrance procession as economic crisis takes severe toll on mental health

Reach Out: Start to end suicide’s procession is due to happen tomorrow, celebrating the lives of those lost to suicide […]

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“They made sure that I was safe” – A&E space dedicated for mental health patients is praised

The Salford Mental Health Urgent Care Area – a dedicated space at A&E for patients to wait for a mental […]

“Animals bring people together, as well as reducing loneliness in and of themselves”  Salford and Greater Manchester’s unique therapy service which supports mental wellbeing.

“Animals bring people together, as well as reducing loneliness in and of themselves” Salford and Greater Manchester’s unique therapy service which supports mental wellbeing.

Loneliness is the theme for this year’s mental health awareness week and an alternative therapy method could just be the […]

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Salford’s problem with children’s mental health as groups rally to tackle issue

Salford’s children and young people are suffering from much higher rates of mental health illness than the UK average. The most […]

"As someone who has struggled personally, I am able to use that experience to inform and educate young people"- University of Salford Student proud to support local Youth Councillors' mental health

“As someone who has struggled personally, I am able to use that experience to inform and educate young people”- University of Salford Student proud to support local Youth Councillors’ mental health

Lauren Barclay, 23, was tasked with coordinating an engaging mental health event back in October, on behalf of local organisation […]

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Struggling this Christmas? Where to find help this festive period in Salford

Despite the festive cheer, Christmas isn’t always the easiest time for everyone. If you find yourself struggling over this coming […]

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“We believe having a chat can brighten your day” – The Chatty Café Scheme

The Chatty Café Scheme aims to get people chatting and reduce loneliness. The Chatty Café Scheme encourages cafes and other […]