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Mental Health Awareness Week

Jeff Stelling leads emotional speech on Gillette Soccer Saturday on effects of eating disorders

Jeff Stelling breaks down on Soccer Saturday over eating disorders Will Millar

Spending time outdoors has so many benefits for us (photo: Adobe)

Nourish your mental health with time spent outdoors Angela Terry

Many young people rely on grandparents for emotional support, research found (photo: Adobe)

Mental Health Awareness Week: Let's hear it for the grandparents Fiona Evans

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

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

Keeping to a bedtime schedule is among tips to help people sleep more soundly (photo: Adobe)

Top tips to help you sleep more soundly Fiona Evans

Dog owners are happier than those without a four-legged companion Richard Jenkins

Sharing feelings can help things feel less overwhelming and help young people feel less alone.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Really listen if your child tells you that they’re feeling lon...

Cleadon Hills is one of South Tyneside's most beautiful natural assets

How South Tyneside's nature havens are being used to help improve mental health Tom Patterson

Mental Health Awareness week takes place every year, raising awareness of mental health conditions and having a dedicated theme to help those struggling (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's when this year's Mental Health Awareness Week takes place - and how to ge... Helen Johnson