Tag: mental health
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World Mental Health Day 2026: Lived Experiences Heard, Real Voices, Real Change
Each year on 10 October, World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness, challenge stigma and encourage meaningful conversations about mental health. This year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” recognises the power of personal stories in shaping understanding, fostering empathy and driving meaningful change. By sharing lived experiences, individuals can…
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Supporting Postpartum Wellbeing: Ushma Baros’ Lived Experience
On October 10th, World Mental Health Day shines a light on the importance of acknowledging our mental wellbeing and the experiences that influence it. The 2026 theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” emphasises how personal stories can strengthen understanding and drive better support. Today, we are grateful to Ushma Baros for speaking about…
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Angus Pringle’s Story of Loss, Healing and Advocacy
Each year, World Mental Health Day invites us to pause and reflect on the realities of mental wellbeing, both our own and the people around us. This year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” set by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), highlights the power of personal stories in shaping understanding, reducing…
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Carrying Less, Understanding More: Sinéad Welsh on Mental Wellbeing
World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10th October, serving as a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in wellbeing. The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) has chosen “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change” as the 2026 theme, acknowledging the pressures many…
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Real Voices, Real Change: Patrick McClintock on Why Checking In Really Matters
On the 10th October, World Mental Health Day encourages us to slow down and recognise the realities of mental wellbeing in everyday life. This year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” set by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), reminds us how powerful real stories can be in helping us understand one…
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Recognising Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
This week marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual campaign led by the Mental Health Foundation to highlight the importance of looking after our mental wellbeing. Since 2001, Mental Health Awareness Week has grown into one of the most widely recognised public health campaigns in the UK, encouraging open conversations, reducing stigma,…
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BreathTec Wins Sustainability Award at European Respiratory Congress
BreathTec, an innovative digital self-management programme for people living with respiratory conditions, has been recognised internationally for its contribution to sustainable healthcare. The solution recently won the Abstract for Sustainability Award at the prestigious European Respiratory Society Congress 2025, highlighting its potential to transform respiratory care while reducing healthcare system pressures. About BreathTec BreathTec is…
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Our Entrepreneurs: Laura Spence
Laura Spence, a midwife with 15 years’ experience, founded NeuroNatal® to support neurodivergent parents facing higher perinatal mental health risks. Through the Brains in Bloom project, she provides tailored education and training to improve maternity care. Laura aims to enhance accessibility and secure NHS partnerships while publishing her insights on ADHD and perinatal care.
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Our Entrepreneurs: Dr Shevonne Matheiken
In our latest #OurEntrepreneurs profile we meet cohort 8 Clinical Entrepreneur Dr Shevonne Matheiken, Specialty Registrar and resident doctor in Old Age Psychiatry. Tell us a bit about yourself I am an international medical graduate from India and have worked in Psychiatry (NHS) in the East of England since 2013. Aside from my clinical work…
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Breaking Barriers in Mental Health: A Case Study from Dr Julian.
We are pleased to announce a joint case study produced in partnership with the Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS). The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme are proud to be working with the Health Innovation Network across the UK. Dr Julian Nesbitt is the founder of Dr-Julian, a platform that provides tele and virtual health solutions…