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28 Jun 2023

SANE comments on inquiry into deaths of inpatients in Essex being made statutory

The Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry was announced in 2021 to investigate matters surrounding the deaths of mental health inpatients across NHS trusts in Essex between 2000 and 2020.

Dr Geraldine Strathdee was appointed chair of the non-statutory inquiry and, following her advice, the government has confirmed that it will …

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23 Jun 2023

Dancing Through Darkness: In conversation with Robin Windsor

“In my darkest times, somebody from SANE contacted me asking me about a tweet I had put on. It was then that I made contact with SANE and found somebody who would help me talk and everything just started getting better.”

In the enchanting world of dance, where movements …

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08 Jun 2023

Carers’ Week – Rob and Gill’s story

Musician and long-time friend of SANE, Rob Bayley, lives with schizophrenia. He gives an insight into the challenges he faced caring for his wife after she nurtured and saved him through many years of illness. Their moving of story love, fortitude and optimism against so many odds, offers hope and inspiration.

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31 May 2023

Volunteers’ Week: A Look into SANEline’s Support Team

Volunteers’ Week takes place 1-7 June every year. It’s a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and say thank you.

We sat down with three of our SANEline Support Officers to hear from them what they feel makes SANEline special and gain insights …

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25 May 2023

SANE comments on care concerns at mental health unit

A report Sleeping staff, patients on the roof – life inside Gloucester’s mental health intensive care unit – Sky News has added to growing concerns about the state of mental health services across the country.

The worries expressed by parents and families join an alarming series of media reports, undercover …

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20 May 2023

Anxiety and modelling: Simon Clark’s story

Simon Clark is one of the most iconic faces in male modelling. But, behind his successes as the face of Mont Blanc, Simon has lived with anxiety his entire life. Simon spoke to SANE about what it was like growing up with anxiety in the 1970s, how modelling has affected …

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19 May 2023

Poetry, expression and anxiety: ‘Roaring Anxiety, Roaring Hypomania’

For those living with anxiety, it can be not only a passive feeling of worry, but also an acute experience of mental illness. Poet Sana El-Wakili shared her poem, ‘Roaring Anxiety, Roaring Hypomania’, with SANE, where she vividly portrays her journey with anxiety.

Roaring Anxiety, Roaring Hypomania:

You see… …

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17 May 2023

Credos: A way to ease Omar’s anxiety

There are different ways to deal with anxiety, all of which are personal and individual for the person living with the disorder. For some people experiencing anxiety, credos repeating clarifying thoughts and words of self-belief can help ease symptoms.

Mental health campaigner, Omar Laftah, uses Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy …

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15 May 2023

“You’ve been a lifeline” – Help SANE stay only a phone call away

This Mental Health Awareness Week donate to SANE and have your donation doubled, helping us stay only a phone call away from anyone affected by mental illness.

SANE is delighted to announce our participation in The Big Give ‘Kind2Mind’ Campaign. For seven days from midday on Monday 15th May to …

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15 May 2023

Life Journeys: Anxiety in childhood and beyond

For many, feeling anxious can be a natural part of adulthood – whether that’s due to careers, relationships or finances. But anxiety in childhood can be easily dismissed or disregarded. Louisa Withers tells SANE how she felt all-encompassing anxiety surrounding school from a young age – and how important teachers …

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