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Mental Health

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Charity night to held in aid of mental health Hayley Lovely

Participants ready to set off for Walk of HOPE

Walk of HOPE brings people together to show support for mental health Hayley Lovely

Parents top worries about their children leaving home Gemma Francis

Mental Health Crisis Service Sees 42% Increase in people seeking help with Suicidal Thoughts

Increase in people seeking help for suicidal thoughts Hayley Lovely

Mental health

Man launches mental health support group to help other men Hayley Lovely

The Walk of HOPE, from Marsden Grotto up to the Angel of the North, supports those who have lost loved ones to suicide.

Walk of HOPE event returns as part of suicide prevention efforts Hayley Lovely

Philippa Gibbons

Make-up artist to run Great North Run while on holiday in Ibiza

Rylan Clark is rumoured to star in the next series of Strictly Come Dancing as a contestant

Rylan Clark reveals suicide attempts following marriage breakdown Daniel Mcneil

Chilln N Spilln meet up on Thursdays and Sundays at South Marine Park.

South Shields group set up to combat loneliness welcoming new members Holly Allton

Being a part of a team can improve your mental health Richard Jenkins

Tributes pour in for Euphoria actor Angus Cloud, who died aged 25 Daniel Mcneil

Angus Cloud has died aged 25. Image: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Euphoria star Angus Cloud dies aged 25 Daniel Mcneil

Keris Finn

Teen releases song on YouTube focusing on mental health to help others Hayley Lovely

Fran Kirby has teamed up with suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably to raise awareness of rising suicide rates among young women

Lioness Fran Kirby to star in suicide prevention campaign for CALM Rebecca Braybrook

Wayne Rambo Groves has launched The Red Bench Project.

Red Bench Project launches South Shields mental health campaign Holly Allton

Blocking out quality time with friends can improve mental health

Lewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi apologises to Glastonbury crowd after gig issues Sam Johnson

Prince Harry

Prince Harry in High Court: Key points from his witness statement Sam Johnson

Cairo, a Blue Cross dog

Cost of living causes mental health issues in pet owners, charity says Chloe Clarke

Perrie Edwards at the Attitude awards

Little Mix star Perrie Edwards partners with mental health charity Holly Allton

Waterloo Road confirms new series - BBC release date, cast including Kym Marsh & what to expect

Waterloo Road confirms new series - BBC release date & cast Will Millar

Stacey Dooley

Stacey Dooley announces UK tour - full details Sam Johnson

Jeff Thomas, model and influencer, has died aged 35, as tributes are paid to his ‘bright light’.

Model and social media influencer Jeff Thomas dies aged 35 Rahmah Ghazali

The latest editions of Mr Dahl's children's books have been edited to remove language which could be deemed offensive. References within the classic children's books relating to weight, mental health, violence, gender and race have been cut and rewritten, the Daily Telegraph reported. Issue date: Saturday February 18, 2023.

Roald Dahl books re-written to remove ‘critical language’ Patrick Hollis

Robin on a magnolia tree. Photo: Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2023: How to take part Patrick Hollis

It’s important to talk to our loved ones about mental health

Health group give tips on how to talk mental health to loved ones Patrick Hollis

Blue Monday is said to be the most depressing day of the year

What is Blue Monday and when is it in 2023? Patrick Hollis

Here’s how your body changes during Dry January Daniel Mcneil

Alcoholics will be offered ketamine to help them stay off the booze for longer in a new medical trial led by the University of Exeter.

Alcoholics to be offered ketamine in new NHS medical trial Chelsie Sewell

Emmerdale to showcase an all-male episode - here’s why

Actress Kate Winslet. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images)

Kate Winslet and daughter Mia Threapleton to star in Channel 4 show Daniel Mcneil

England captain Harry Kane will read a bedtime story on CBeebies for World Mental Health Day.

Harry Kane to read CBeebies Bedtime Story for World Mental Health Day Charlie Haffenden

When is World Mental Health Day 2022 and how to get involved Beth Franklin

Proud children at Monkton Infants School.

Monkton Infants School scoops pioneering mental health award Hayley Lovely

Children from Nurserytime spreading messages of kindness.

Nursery children spread messages of kindness

Make people happy during Mental Health Awareness Week (photo: Unsplash)

Peace of mind - Mental Health Awareness Week is your happy place Nigel Booth

Three in 10 Brits admit their mental health takes a complete nosedive over the C... Richard Jenkins

Eight in 10 adults think gyms are 'too intimidating' – due to fears they’ll be j... Richard Jenkins

Angie Comerford, co-founder of the Hebburn Helps food bank, prepares to set out on her annual 'Walk of Hope' to help raise awareness around mental health issues in the borough.

Borough food bank worker prepares to set out on annual ‘Walk of Hope’ Tommy Greene

Emergency services were called out to Sandhaven Beach, South Shields.

Emergency services called out to beach after reports man had entered the sea Newsroom

There was a great togetherness in the squad with both players and head coach Gareth Southgate and his staff, which helped bring some positivity to the whole occasion. Photo by Facundo Arrizabalaga - Pool/Getty Images

SHAPING UP: Take a step back and look for the positives and focus on them instea... Graham Low

Women’s gym clothes ladies fit kit 2021

Women’s gym clothes: our favourite ladies workout kit 2021 Katrina Conaglen

England has rated its overall mood at a measly 58 out of 100, according to surve... Gemma Francis

Prince Harry: Mental health and climate change are two most pressing social issues (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Prince Harry: Mental health and climate change are two most pressing social issu... Iain Leggat

Research has shown that play is essential for improving and maintaining our children’s physical and mental health.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Play could be essential part of recovering from pandemic By The Newsroom

Fitness influencer Sheridan Mordew.

Fitness influencer in Dubai defends trip as she sees business boom abroad Sophie Brownson

The negative impact of the pandemic on mental health Conor Pharo

Childline help is only a phone call away.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Mental health is proving the top concern for young people Darren Werth