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24 Aug 2021

The artist who’s using his paintings for a good cause

Richard Williams is an emerging, contemporary, artist who started painting as a form of escapism from regular bouts of depression. He is now using his talents to raise awareness of mental illness and raise money for SANE.

Here, Rich writes about his struggles with mental illness, how his painting brought …

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18 Aug 2021

How 15 minutes with a camera could change your day

The use of visual art has long been understood to have positive effects on both physical and psychological health. Photography is a form of self-expression that can contribute to a person’s ability to maintain or reconstruct a positive identity.

At university, Claire studied psychology and has always had a keen …

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18 Aug 2021

Photography has the power to improve our mental wellbeing

Photography can have a positive effect on mental health and wellbeing. It can boost self-esteem, confidence, memory, and decision making. It can be a form of mindfulness which can help people suffering from depression, anxiety and even PTSD.

When he was first diagnosed with PTSD, SANE champion Paul Williams was …

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28 Jul 2021

Duo brave a bungee jump for mental health awareness

Rhasan and Grace took a plunge this summer to spread mental health awareness in a tandem bungee jump on 14 June. The pair raised a total of £367 for SANE.

The importance of mental health

We asked Rhasan why he chose to fundraise for people with mental illness. He says, “Mental …

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23 Jul 2021

Schizophrenia remains the forgotten mental illness

Thirty-five years ago we exposed the suffering and despair of people living with schizophrenia on the fringes of society. There are still far too many people with severe and enduring conditions, such as schizophrenia, who are unable to access treatment when they need it.

They may not know who to …

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20 Jul 2021

Why are three consultants swapping their scrubs for wetsuits?

Three Consultants from Kingston Hospital Maternity Unit are swapping their scrubs for wetsuits this August to raise money for SANE.

Gabby, Carl and Tom – known as Team Tri Hard – will be donning matching Lycra and competing in the London Triathlon in support of people living with mental illness.

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19 Jul 2021

SANE launches third round of Creative Awards Scheme to inspire people affected by mental illness

SANE, the leading mental health charity, is delighted to open the third round of funding for the SANE Creative Awards Scheme following the overwhelming response to the previous rounds. 

The Creative Awards Scheme aims to improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems, their families and carers. …

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14 Jul 2021

The spectacle of sporting failure

The sight of England’s heartbroken young team at the end of the Euro2020 final reminds us how narrow the line is between defeat and victory.

As our hearts go went to these young men who tried yet failed, we are reminded of the pressures and intensity we all have to …

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19 May 2021

Join SANE for a free day of online community mental health events

SANE is delighted to announce it will be part of Ham&High: Our Community’s Mental Health, on Friday 21 May. The event is free to anyone who registers via the Eventbrite sign up page.

Organised by our friends at the Ham&High, it features live interviews and Q&As with experts, including SANE …

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16 Apr 2021

Loving mother raises £1,001 in memory of her beloved son

Jannine lost her son Adam to depression but she’s keeping his memory alive and supporting others who may be struggling by taking on challenge events in support of SANE.

Our Star Fundraiser article today is about a loving mother, Jannine Bowtell, who sadly lost her son just four years ago. …

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