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01 Jun 2022

Volunteering with SANE: How you can make a difference

SANEline was founded in 1992 and from the outset, volunteers had a key role in providing support to anyone affected by mental illness, and those with nowhere else to turn.

Our dedicated and trained team of volunteers come from all walks of life and bring with them their own experiences, …

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08 May 2022

Mental Health Awareness Week: Book giveaway

SANE has joined forces with Vintage Books to give away five sets of four titles offering clarity and insight into important areas of wellbeing for Mental Health Awareness Week (9-15 May).

This year MHAW is raising awareness of the impact of loneliness, which affects millions of people every year in the UK, and …

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29 Apr 2022

Mental Health Awareness Week

The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week (May 9-15) this year is loneliness, and while some people say they have been isolated but not lonely over the last two years, for others the combination has left them feeling exposed and desperate.

Even with lockdown restrictions lifted, many people still feel …

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21 Apr 2022

SANE’s support services through the pandemic

Over the course of the last two years, SANE has continued to offer its support services to anyone concerned about their or somebody else’s mental health, through phone, email and text messages.

Our Impact Report into the services we offer found that in the first year of the pandemic alone, …

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19 Apr 2022

Study Centre hosts first lecture on mental health

The Subramanium Study Centre’s inaugural mental health lecture was held last week at the Prince of Wales International Centre for SANE Research (POWIC).

The Study Centre’s new not-for-profit Lecture Series brings together many of the country’s leading figures in mental health to discuss the current challenges, trends, and research breakthroughs …

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04 Apr 2022

Global experts discuss use of ketamine for mental disorders

International experts will convene in Oxford this week to debate the use of ketamine for a range of mental health problems, including depression, suicidal thoughts, anorexia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Ketamine and Related Compounds International Hybrid Conference, which runs over three days, will include debates and lectures from researchers …

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30 Mar 2022

What is bipolar disorder?

Over one million people in the UK have bipolar disorder. It is a common mental health condition that causes unusual changes in mood and behaviour. It is characterised by mood episodes where patients experience both lows (depression) and highs (mania).

Bipolar is classified by some psychiatrists as bipolar 1 and …

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17 Jan 2022

SANE supports NHS mental health services ‘Help!’ campaign

SANE is supporting NHS England and NHS Improvement’s latest mental health campaign to encourage people struggling with their mental health to seek support.

The NHS provides a range of talking therapies for common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression which are free, effective and confidential.

The ‘Help!’ campaign …

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05 Nov 2021

SANE is launching a new website

We are thrilled to announce SANE’s new website will soon be launched. It will have improved functionality and navigation, an upgraded Support Forum and will be fully optimised for use on mobile devices.

Over the last year we have been working with a website development team to upgrade and update …

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22 Sep 2021

David Domoney highlights mental health benefits of houseplants at Chelsea Flower Show and scoops gold

SANE Champion David Domoney has created an award-winning exhibit at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show highlighting the mental and physical benefits of plants. The celebrity gardener and co-host of TV’s Love Your Garden is delighted at the response to winning gold at the prestigious event.

David said: “This year, …

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