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16 Jan 2023

A cuppa and a chat: Mental health benefits of tea

Whether you prefer chamomile or builder’s, having a cuppa with someone else can help to lift spirits at times when you’re feeling low. Our friends at The Tea Makers of London shared with SANE the benefits of tea drinking, from soothing the mind and creating communication to getting a good …

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13 Jan 2023

Life Journeys: Can exercise be a form of self-harm?

Exercise can be a great way to help improve your mental health. But, can too much, or your relationship to exercise, be destructive to your daily life?

Luke Tyburski battled depression for nearly five years before he opened up to anyone. An ex-professional athlete, and someone who has completed the …

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19 Dec 2022

SANE thanks Universal Pictures for screening of ‘The Silent Twins’

SANE thanks Universal Pictures for hosting a private screening of ‘The Silent Twins’, a new major motion film. The film is based on the book of the same name, written by SANE CEO and founder, Marjorie Wallace.

Friends of SANE from all walks of life attended the event on Tuesday …

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05 Dec 2022

Listening and Cycling: Anthony’s Volunteer Story

For the past 30 years, SANE has provided support to anyone who needs us through our helpline. This could not have been possible without our highly trained team of volunteers, who provide not just a listening ear, but a pillar of support for anyone affected by mental illness.

Dedicated …

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02 Dec 2022

Surge in teenagers suffering poor mental health

Latest figures from NHS Digital reveal a rise in the number of older teenagers suffering poor mental health, with up to one in four now facing serious distress.

The Mental Health of Children and Young People in England 2022 report shows that among 17 to 19-year-olds, the proportion with a probable mental …

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03 Nov 2022

NHS investigation into teen deaths is “shocking” and “damning”

Three NHS England independent investigation reports have been published, following the deaths of three young women under the care and treatment of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV).

Christie Harnett and Nadia Sharif, both 17, and Emily Moore, 18, were all treated at West Lane Hospital in …

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02 Nov 2022

Stress Awareness Day: Why it matters and ways to cope

Stress is something we all experience, a reaction to feeling threatened or under pressure. It is an entirely normal feeling – a response to common challenges in daily life – and affects everyone differently. But what causes stress can vary from person to person.

However, repetitive and overwhelming stress can …

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31 Oct 2022

When words start to fail, art can speak for us

Art therapy uses creative mediums such as drawing, painting, colouring, and sculpture. For some mental illness – such as PTSD – art can help people to process traumatic events in a new away. Art provides an outlet when words fail.

Ros, a mother of one suffering from PTSD and depression, …

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07 Oct 2022

World Mental Health Day: Send a text. Save a life

The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’. Chosen by a vote of members and supporters of the World Federation for Mental Health, it comes at a time when the global community faces many challenges.

The theme highlights …

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06 Oct 2022

Ruby Wax X SANE Spotlight

Ruby Wax has been a SANE Ambassador since 2011. Best known for her comedy and documentaries, Ruby is also recognised for being open about her depression and campaigning for better understanding of mental health.

In the first of our Spotlight interviews, we caught up with her recently to talk about …

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