Should parents let teenagers drink at home? what the evidence suggests
For many parents, deciding how to approach alcohol with teenagers can feel like a difficult…
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Faster mental health support closer to home with new NHS centres
PEOPLE experiencing mental health problems across the North West will get faster, more joined-up care closer to home, as the government announced new mental health facilities for the region as part of a nationwide rollout of up to 159 sites across England.
Can you be fit and still have a drinking problem?
If you think about drinking problems, you probably start to stereotype. Think of the pot-bellied man who sits in the pub all day, or the wild middle-aged woman who likes one-too-many glasses of pinot. You might not think of someone who looks the picture of health.
Why we should all be rooting for local rehab services
For the millions of individuals struggling with dependency issues, access to local rehab services can be a literal lifeline. As addiction rises throughout the UK and the world, these services are vital for those directly touched by substance abuse.
New report highlights men’s mental health challenges in Warrington
Healthwatch Warrington has published a new report exploring men’s experiences of mental health support across the borough, revealing high awareness of mental health issues but significant challenges in accessing timely and effective care.
NHS urges simple actions to support young people’s mental health during exam season
NHS England in the North West is encouraging young people, alongside their families, schools and colleges to take simple actions to support mental health during exam season this week, during Mental Health Awareness Week.
Take action this Mental Health Awareness week
Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week (11 – 17 May), a national campaign week to start conversations around mental health and help create a healthier, more supportive community for all.
Go-karting championship raises £3,690 for mental health charity
A BUSINESS management and events management student has raised an astonishing £3,690.76 for the mental health charity Mind with a go-karting championship at Warrington.
Healthwatch Warrington supports Men’s Matter Week
Healthwatch Warrington is supporting Men’s Matter Week, which runs from Monday 19 January to Friday…
Mental Health Matters launches out-of-hours support hub
Mental Health Matters welcomed the Warrington and Halton community to their new out-of-hours mental health crisis service, Warrington and Halton Support Hub.