1. Pick up the phone - you are not alone

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    To help raise awareness of the range of support available, a new Suicide Prevention Zcard designed by the Shropshire and Telford Suicide Prevention Network is now available.

  2. Child mental health: is it in crisis in Shropshire?

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    BBC Panorama reported last week that “Britain is in the grip of a child mental health crisis and getting help is a postcode lottery”. We would like to know about the experiences of children, parents, carers and the professionals who support them.

  3. Shropshire Maternity Mental Health provision one of the worst in the country

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    The Maternal Mental Health Alliance has published data that shows that the level of specialist support given to Shropshire women and their families is “extremely basic” and “falls short of national standards”.

  4. There are some issues that can’t be fixed by medicine alone

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    It could be that another form of support is needed. We want to hear the views of people between 16-25 about how alternative forms of support could help young people.

  5. The impact of flooding on mental health

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    Public Health Engalnd have issued a factsheet provides important advice and information about the impacts of being flooded on people’s mental health.

  6. 25 ideas to be kind for Mental Health Awareness Week

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    In a time of social distancing small acts of kindness can help us all to connect with others emotionally during the pandemic.

  7. Social Prescribing Prize Draw Winner!

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    A big congratulations to Shamara who won a £30 voucher after completing our Social Prescribing survey for 16 – 25 year olds.

  8. Council launches new online community platform to support people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing

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    Togetherall, a new online mental health support service for young people and adults across Shropshire, has been launched this week. The 24/7 online support service is a collaboration between Shropshire Council’s Public Health Team and Togetherall

  9. Every mind matters

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    New NHS-endorsed guidance launched to support the mental well-being of children and young people

  10. Shropshire Schools Survey

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    Shropshire Council is encouraging all pupils in KS2/KS3/KS4 to complete a short survey to provide an overview of their nutritional intake and emotional health & well-being during the lockdown period.

  11. Share experiences on young person Mental Health Crisis Services

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    Healthwatch Shropshire and Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin have launched a joint campaign to gather information on young people’s experiences of Mental Health Crisis Services since 2020.

  12. Tell us about NHS psychological services

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    We want to hear about your experiences of accessing and using Primary Care Psychological Therapies Service (also known as IAPT)

  13. Council opens more opportunities for carers to help shape services

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    Unpaid and family carers across Shropshire are being offered more opportunities to get involved in helping shape health and social care services.

  14. Mental health cafés available for those in need this Christmas

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    This festive season NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire Mental Health Support and Telford Mind want to remind residents that they aren’t alone, and anyone experiencing a mental health crisis can get help over the Christmas period.

  15. Support available to help Blue Monday brighter

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    Blue Monday is on 16 January 2023 and is known for being the day when people feel most down during the year. Although feelings aren’t dictated by a date, January can be a hard month and cold weather, Christmas bills and shorter days.

  16. Are you struggling to access health and care services this winter?

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    With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones.

  17. Launch of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Talking Therapies service and single point of access

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    Accessing talking therapies is to become easier than ever before for people struggling with anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin with the launch of a new streamlined service from 1 March.