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22 Nov 2018

NHS figures show worrying increase in mental illness in children

One in eight (12.8%) children and young people aged between five and 19 has a mental disorder, the first major study on child mental ill-health in England in 13 years has found.

Since 2004, the last time this type of representative survey was carried out, the prevalence of mental disorders …

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20 Nov 2018

Flying oversees to run the New York Marathon for SANE

Michael Beer took his running shoes oversees and ran the New York Marathon, raising over £800 for SANE. On 4 November, Michael completed the largest marathon in the world in 5 hours and 2 minutes, despite battling the flu in the week leading up to the race.

Opening up the …

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08 Nov 2018

Jordan faces his biggest fear and does 13,000ft skydive for SANE

Jordan and his two friends, Jack and Adam, braved a skydive for mental health awareness on Thursday 4 October. He did not take his fundraising lightly and raised an astounding £1,632 for SANE.

Facing his biggest fear with a skydive

It is admirable that Jordan is terrified of heights, yet …

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25 Jul 2018

Making music to the sounds of schizophrenia

An inspiring bassist and pianist who refuses to let the daily struggle of his schizophrenia stop him from making music is releasing his third album.

Rob Bayley, from Northampton, regards his latest album, Belief, as one of his greatest achievements, representing just how far he has come since being taken …

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30 Apr 2018

5 Ways to Feel Good in the Garden

The act of gardening helps us to keep fit and connect with others, to enjoy and be part of nature and to revel in colour, aroma, wildlife and beauty. According to the RHS, there are very few, if any, other activities that can achieve all the things that horticulture and gardening …

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