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Two Christmas appeals from Charles Thompson Mission this year. Please give to this brilliant organisation. Supporting the homeless since 1892.

Published December 12, 2018

Posted in Adult Mental Health, Benefit sanctions, Debt, Health and Wellbeing, Homelessness, Homelessness aid, Housing Support, Look after yourself, Physical Health, Poverty, Social & Economic inequalties, Socioeconomic causes of mental distress, Stigma, Trauma and addiction, Trauma and psychosis

Let’s try and ease Christmas stress and depression. Its really not all like the adverts for everyone you know!

Published December 5, 2018

Posted in Look after yourself, Your Money

Campaign Against Living Miserably! CALM supporting young men nationally with suicide prevention. NEW Webchat Service 5pm to Midnight.

Published December 1, 2018

Posted in Look after yourself, Men's Mental Health, Mental Wellbeing, Resources, Young Peoples Mental Health

New information and advice for homeless people on Wirral.

Published November 22, 2018

Posted in Health and Wellbeing, Homelessness, Homelessness aid, Housing Support, Men's Mental Health, Older people's mental health, Physical Health, Poverty, Resources, Social & Economic inequalties, Social Isolation, Stigma, Trauma and addiction, Trauma and psychosis, Women's Mental Health, Young Peoples Mental Health

Top tips to help you survive Christmas with your mental health and wellbeing. And still have fun!

Published November 4, 2018

Posted in Enjoy Life, Look after yourself, Mental Wellbeing

Singing Cafe Wirral at Hoylake, Heswall and Higher Bebington. Everyone very welcome!

Published October 8, 2018

Posted in Adult Mental Health, Back in the swing, Community involvement, Enjoy Life, Look after yourself, Mental Wellbeing, Music, Older People's Health, Older people's mental health, Resources, Social Isolation

FREE Health Walks Programme from October 2018. Health and wellbeing for ALL!

Published October 2, 2018

Posted in Adult Mental Health, Back in the swing, Carers Support, Community involvement, Enjoy Life, Events, Events, Health and Wellbeing, LBGT Mental Health, Look after yourself, Men's Mental Health, Mental Wellbeing, Older People's Health, Physical Health, Relaxation, Resources, Service User and Carer Involvement, Service User Involvement, Social Isolation, Women's Mental Health, Young Peoples Mental Health

Differences between PTSD & Complex PTSD. Brilliant website for support and understanding. ‘Healing From Complex Trauma & PTSD/CPTSD’

Published September 30, 2018

Posted in Adult Mental Health, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Counselling and therapy., Domestic Abuse, Domestic violence & abuse, Education, Health and Wellbeing, LBGT Mental Health, Look after yourself, Men's Mental Health, Mental Wellbeing, Older People's Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Resources, Self-harm, Social Isolation, Women's Mental Health, Young Peoples Mental Health

RASA Merseyside. Supporting individuals affected by sexual violence.

Published September 26, 2018

Posted in Adult Mental Health, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Counselling, Counselling and therapy., Domestic Abuse, Domestic violence & abuse, Health and Wellbeing, Look after yourself, Mental Wellbeing, Psychotherapy, Resources, Women's Mental Health, Young Peoples Mental Health

Why CBT is falling out of favour. ‘Researchers have found that CBT is roughly half as effective in treating depression as it used to be’

Published September 18, 2018

Posted in Adult Mental Health, Counselling, Education, Look after yourself, Mental Wellbeing, Mindfulness

Gaslighting. A technique used by narcissists and sociopaths to make you feel like you’re going mad.

Published September 14, 2018

Posted in Adult Mental Health, Counselling and therapy., Domestic Abuse, Look after yourself, Self-harm, Social Isolation, Women's Mental Health

Leapfrog Project from Involve Northwest. Brilliant programme of support for children affected by domestic violence and abuse.

Published April 20, 2018

Posted in Childhood Sexual Abuse, Counselling and therapy., Domestic Abuse, Domestic violence & abuse, Mental Wellbeing, Psychology, Resources, Young Peoples Mental Health

CASS: Women’s Free, Confidential, Self-Injury Helpline. Also open to friends, family and carers.

Published April 1, 2018

Posted in Look after yourself, Mental Wellbeing, Resources, Self-harm, Women's Mental Health

West Kirby Drop In – ‘Place of Welcome’. Self Help Group every Tuesday 10am to 11.30 am and all are very welcome!

Published March 30, 2018

Posted in Mental Wellbeing, Resources, Service User and Carer Involvement, Service User Involvement

The word forgiveness can be a difficult concept for those experiencing trauma. Excellent article by Anastasia Pollock.

Published March 23, 2018

Posted in Education, Mental Wellbeing, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Stigma

A survivors account of their personal experiences of mental health services in Wirral.

Published March 21, 2018

Posted in Adult Mental Health, Medication, Psychiatry, Resources, Social & Economic inequalties, Stigma, Trauma and psychosis

Healthwatch Wirral Signposting Service. Information on support for Merseyside.

Published March 4, 2018

Posted in Adult Mental Health, Carers Support, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Counselling and therapy., Domestic violence & abuse, Drugs and Alcohol, Eating Disorders, Education, Homelessness, LBGT Mental Health, Look after yourself, Men's Mental Health, Mental Wellbeing, Older people's mental health, Physical Health, Service User and Carer Involvement, Service User Involvement, Women's Mental Health, Young Peoples Mental Health

Passive-aggression. How to recognise and tips to deal with it. Also passive-aggressive narcissism.

Published January 30, 2018

Posted in Look after yourself, Mental Wellbeing

Wirral Credit Union. Savings facilities and access to low cost loans. Say NO to Wonga and its extortionate interest rates.

Published January 25, 2018

Posted in Mental Wellbeing, Resources, Your Money

Wirral Ways to Recovery – change, grow, live. Dynamic Wirral Recovery partnership providing integrated treatment & recovery from drugs and alcohol.

Published January 9, 2018

Posted in Drugs and Alcohol, Education, Homelessness, Look after yourself, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Health, Service User and Carer Involvement, Volunteering