No Holding Back: Interview with Nicola Carragher Nicola Carragher only started taking running seriously a year ago. After going from a 5K to a full marathon in just 14 weeks, she’s now on the verge of becoming the first person to complete all seven major world marathons consecutively within a 12-month ... Read More...
mental health
Liverpool sportswear brand Montirex has kicked off a new campaign today (17 June) to help tackle mental health issues among young men. In support of CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), Montirex has released a powerful short, starring actor Alfie Cain, that drives home the importance of creating safe spaces for conversations ... Read More...
Young people across Liverpool are to receive free counselling sessions thanks to a new mental health project launched by The Mind Map. Talk It Out is a National Lottery part-funded project which will see The Mind Map, with support from First Person Project, help young people aged 18-30 access counselling support ... Read More...
A new service for businesses to support customers and employees facing mental and emotional health issues has been launched. Holler It provides mental health and well-being packages to businesses and employers who are seeking to step up their commitment to those who have experienced additional stress and anxiety during the Covid-19 ... Read More...
How we can use social distancing to enhance our mental wellbeing Michelle Richards, drama therapist with The Art Clinic Liverpool project, explains how we can use social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak to enhance our mental wellbeing. CHANGE is constant and something that we are used to. However, the coronavirus has brought ... Read More...
The LFC Foundation is launching new mental health projects that will help children, young people and adults across its programmes. Liverpool Football Club’s official charity is investing in a universal mental health programme in partnership with Action for Children, which will be delivered in schools across Merseyside. The new 12-week programme is ... Read More...
Merseyside mental health charity, the Open Door Centre, is aiming to raise a few laughs by unveiling a new art exhibition, designed specifically to make people smile. The Laughin’ exhibition - a joint collaboration with Liverpool creative agency Black & Ginger - is set to launch with a preview evening on ... Read More...
Get Ready for the Weekend in Liverpool Film festivities, cocktail creativity and more FILM | Liverpool Film Festival returns Movie fans are in for a treat as the second annual festival takes place from Friday evening (12 October) until Sunday (14 October), bringing short films and feature films to documentaries and music videos. The ... Read More...
Liverpool City Region residents can celebrate the mental health benefits of cycling at a free event on Sunday (13 May). Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May), bicycle hire scheme Bike & Go is hosting a ‘Cycle to the Sands’ bike ride, mindfulness session and picnic. Participants have until 4pm this ... Read More...
A new exhibition will get underway this weekend exploring musicians and their mental health. The ‘We Love Life’ display at Constellations will continue to run throughout this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May). Featuring seven photo interviews with musicians Sam Fender (pictured), TV ME, Seatbelts, Beija Flo, KingFast, Fuss and HAARM, ... Read More...