Humans Being is offering a series of free Zoom training sessions for men working, volunteering or living in Leeds, starting Wednesday 1st July. Through presentations, discussion and quizzes, the Zoom workshop will explore how the culture of [...]
Despite the challenges of lockdown, Touchstone's Mentally Healthy Leeds is still delivering a range of groups for people that are isolated or struggling with their mental health. They also have a programme of online Mental Health awareness [...]
Public Health England (PHE) has launched an updated Psychological First Aid (PFA) digital training module, aimed at all frontline and essential workers and volunteers. The course aims to increase awareness and confidence to provide psychosocial support to people [...]
If you are part of the Mindful Employer Leeds network, and have an hour to spare, you are invited to participate in the following evaluation research. Research study title – A qualitative exploration of employer perspectives of [...]
Tackling Coronavirus Episode 3: West Leeds Men’s Network By Sean Tunnicliffe, Communications Officer, Forum Central This the latest in a series of blog posts where I talk to key workers from local third sector organisations about how [...]
How is COVID 19 affecting people's mental health and well-being, in Leeds and York? What coping strategies are useful for you? What are your experiences of mental health services, at the moment? Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LTPFT), [...]
A new 24 hour mental health helpline launches this week for residents in Leeds and neighbouring regions (Calderdale, Kirklees, Wakefield and Barnsley). Anyone aged 18 or over registered with a Leeds GP can call the helpline for [...]
The She Writes group at Getaway Girls has launched its She Writes Too poetry book, written and designed by a group of young women who came together to attend a mental health peer support group. Peer support [...]
A message from Councillor Judith Blake CBE, Leader of Leeds City Council and Tom Riordan CBE, Chief Executive, Leeds City Council We hope you and your families are keeping well. It continues to be a challenging time [...]
Two suicide prevention resources have been produced by Public Health in collaboration with key partners and communities across the city. The new Suicide Prevention Guidelines for Frontline Workers and Volunteers This has been produced locally to help workers and [...]
