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Staying connected through walking: Bernie's story

13th May 2024

Getting outside and staying active through walking became a lifeline for Bernie as he felt increasingly isolated by his caring responsibilities and his mental health started to suffer
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Move, reset, repeat! Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

10th May 2024

It's Mental Health Awareness Week – and this year's theme is movement and the benefits of physical activity for your mental well-being. We're also encouraging our community to Wear It Blue and fundraise for us – with businesses and schools getting involved across the county
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Cost of living successes

22nd April 2024

Our cost of living project offers phone-based support and group sessions for people who are finding it difficult to make ends meet. Here's a brief round-up of some recent successes where, with the help of other organisations, we've made a significant impact to improve people's lives
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Heather goes the extra mile in London Marathon bid

15th April 2024

26-year-old Heather Currie is running the London Marathon this weekend after joining West Sussex Mind’s Shoreham running group and developing a love of running for well-being. By Heather Joyner
Jo Dowers with members of the Communities in Mind team who ran the art workshop

Easter art event helps tackle isolation for over-65s

27th March 2024

Older people in Lancing took part in an Easter art workshop this week, where they made greeting cards and learned to paint flowers. Many of those who attended said the event was ‘a nice way to escape’. By Heather Joyner
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West Sussex Mind seeks new trustees

5th March 2024

We are looking to recruit two new volunteer trustees to our Board, focusing on the biggest mental health challenges in West Sussex and helping us to set our strategy and vision for the future. Application deadline 28 March