The results of the ‘Thriving at Work Report’ commissioned by Theresa May shows that mental health conditions are resulting in up to 300,000 people leaving their jobs. Mr Farmer, who is chief executive of mental health charity Mind and co-author of the report, said: “Opportunities are missed to prevent poor mental health and ensure that […]
Southern Health pilots new Crisis Lounge to boost support available for local adults experiencing a mental health crisis. From this week, Southern Health will be piloting an exciting new mental health service in Southampton. The Crisis Lounge is a new service for adults living in the city who experience a crisis with their mental health. […]
Here at Healthwatch, we were keen to mark World Mental Health Day. Steffie created a colourful interactive stall which we called a ‘tree of good health’ and took to the Hope event at the Third Age Centre. She asked the Question ‘How can we all work together in Southampton to improve mental health?’ We took […]
Sent on behalf of Dr Lesley Stevens, Clinical Director, Mental Health, Hampshire and Isle of Wight STP and Hilary Kelly, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Mental Health STP Programme Director Help us gather people’s views on mental health hospitals in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight The local NHS in Hampshire and Isle of Wight […]
Capable Creatures still have places on their Guides for the Mind Emotional Support Dog Training Pilot for adults with Mental Health Conditions, living in Southampton. People that take part will be assisted in training their dogs in a range of commands in a variety of environments so the dogs can provide emotional support to help […]
Rethink Mentall Illness is a mental health support group which offers support to those caring for people with mental illness Read more
Carnival UK employees are donating their time to various mental health charities. Read more here
As part of a mental health history project funded by the Heritage Lottery, the project group have designed a short survey to gather memories of using or working in mental health services. We know there are some of you whose memories go back at least 50 years to the 1960s, but you don’t have to […]
Thank you to everyone at the University of Southampton for organising the Mental Health Awareness Week and for having us at their event yesterday. It was a great opportunity to promote volunteering and Healthwatch and good to know that the university is focusing on mental health and wellbeing. On the day we asked people for […]
Capable Creatures are seeking people living with disabling mental health conditions who want to train their dog to be their guides for the mind dog. You Will: Learn about Dog Behaviour and Positive Reward Training Learn how to Behave so your Dog Behaves Be provided with 1-2-1 Training & Mentoring Have a Well-Mannered Dog that […]
