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Layla's story: a young person's experience of loneliness

9th May 2022

Layla speaks to West Sussex Mind about their experience of being excluded from a group and the impact this had on their life
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Moving from loneliness to feeling connected and valued

9th May 2022

This Mental Health Awareness Week, West Sussex Mind training manager Charlotte Dawber picks up the theme of loneliness, recounting Sara's story and reflecting on what we can learn about building resilience
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Emma's story: loneliness as a new parent

9th May 2022

Having your first baby can be a lonely and isolating time. Emma shares her experience of loneliness as a new mum and how getting support with her mental health helped build her confidence to connect with others again
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Out in the community for MHA Week 2022

4th May 2022

This year's theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is loneliness. We are hosting events all over West Sussex to spread the word about our support, bring people together and tackle the stigma that sometimes surrounds mental health
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Feeling the financial strain

26th April 2022

Michelle reflects on the stigma she feels about living on benefits – and the additional pressure and stress created by the rising cost of living
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The mental toll of the cost of living crisis

25th April 2022

Rising energy and food prices are beginning to bite across West Sussex. We look at the effects on those who are already struggling financially and how it’s affecting people’s mental health locally