Mental health awareness

2022 - 10 - 10

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Funfair run of 100 miles to raise money for mental health charity (BBC News)

James Holmes is carrying a giant teddy bear as he runs between Nottingham and Hull fairs.

"Whilst we're trying to raise money, for me it's not really about the money," he said. Mr Holmes said the charity offered information and mental health services to all showmen in the UK and Ireland. Mr Holmes aims to raise £5,000 for the Showmen's Mental Health Awareness charity, which supports fair families.

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Charity joins forces with Jade Jones backed fitness app to promote ... (Deeside.com)

A support charity and pioneering Wales-based fitness app have joined forces to promote mental health awareness. Fitap provides a platform for communities in ...

A direct message on “We are pleased to be working with Fitap to promote good mental and physical health to the people of Wales,” he said. “We give emotional support and provide a listening ear for anyone wanting to discuss their mental health concerns and can also signpost users to services across the country. Dean added: “We are delighted to be in partnership with CALL and through Fitap can help display and demonstrate the wide range of services available for those who need them most, whether it’s a support group, a phone number or website, there are people who can help at the touch of a button. Alongside CALL Mental Health Helpline for Wales – and to mark World Mental Health Day today – they have united to shine a light on an issue which is more prevalent than ever given the post-pandemic economic and social climate. Fitap provides a platform for communities in Wales to get moving; supporting people in their health and wellbeing journey involves their mental health, and signposting services in their geographical area, as well as encouraging people to exercise, eat healthily and keep active will aid their mental and physical welfare.

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Zumba For a Cause; Raises Awareness to Mental Health in Support ... (TAPinto.net)

BERKELEY HEIGHTS - As the sun was setting, a group of energetic participants joined in a Zumba session led by Zumba Education Specialists (ZES) Lucrecia ...

-- The most important thing is when we all work together -- the more people that get involved, the more spokes we have in our wheel the wheel turns." "It's about creating community and about continuing the conversation about the importance of youth mental health, and adult mental health is really important. The Smith Chiropractic Foundation is all about helping to enrich our community, this beautiful Berkeley Heights community that we have, and things like this where businesses can get together and help support various causes is very noble and very important. Carolina Zokalski, owner of Patria Station Cafe, wanted to bring people together for Laura Gray, Max's mom and friend, to honor and celebrate the life of Max. And most important is to raise awareness and address the stigma of suicide. The family strives to continue Max’s legacy and introduce the world to who he really was and established The Max Gray Foundation and created merchandise with his artwork and signature.

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Sport for Health partnership bringing WHO and Qatar Ministry of ... (World Health Organization)

Raising awareness about mental illness, dispelling the stigma often associated with it, and encouraging people who experience stress and anxiety to seek ...

Tailoring services to meet the needs of the many communities can improve the health and wellbeing of citizens and residents. Launched in 2020, the initiative aims to encourage people to talk more openly about their emotional wellbeing and has resulted in greater numbers of people seeking help from mental health services. An enormous amount of progress has been made in recent years to raise public awareness and dispel the myths and stigma that surround mental health.

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10 Latin Songs Raising Mental Health Awareness (Billboard)

Over the years, music has provided an outlet for Latin musicians to address mental health issues through their songs. For example, Puerto Rican rapper ...

“When I fall into depression, I tell my problems to the window of the plan/ Stress has me sick, I haven’t slept in 10 years,” he sings. Kaponi’s “Resistencia” takes listeners on a journey about his life in prison and the depression he suffered behind bars. Writing the personal track was “therapeutic,” he previously The song is an up-tempo, feel-good alternative track that speaks about enjoying the simple things in life. Bad Bunny released his empowering anthem “Estamos Bien” with a special message on social media: “Many times we’re sad and we don’t know why and it’s simply because we forget about the simple things in life. Bad Bunny’s 2018 “Estamos Bien,” on the other hand, is about putting your mental health first.

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Homedics Takes Action for Mental Health Awareness in Bring ... (PRNewswire)

PRNewswire/ -- Homedics, leader in innovative, at-home wellness solutions, announces today an impactful new partnership with nonprofit organization, Bring.

Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging dialogue about mental health and to raising awareness, understanding, and empathy. That's how we will end the stigma and discrimination around mental illness. "We wanted to make a real impact for better mental wellbeing and are honored to take that one step further by supporting Bring Change to Mind in this cause that is so deeply tied to our history and company mission." BC2M was founded ten years ago with the mission to end the stigma and discrimination that surrounds mental illness, advocating for equality, inclusion, and diversity across all issues; race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability. Uniting on World Mental Health Day in a shared pursuit to end the stigma around mental illness, Homedics has pledged to donate up to $100,000 to the organization. "In our ever more challenging world, we all need ways to find calm, comfort, and courage. Beyond the donation, Homedics will be joining BC2M in efforts for its ongoing High School Program and spreading this important message of destigmization to retail partners to better support customers on their personal wellness journeys. Its extensive line of personal wellness products allows you to protect your health, relax your body, renew your spirit and fight back against pain, drug free. "Starting the conversation in our homes and finding methods for daily, mental self-care will not only comfort those of us in need but will also arm us to face whatever challenges come our way." drift was inspired by our dedication to make wellbeing of the former a more seamless practice," said Daniel Kaufman, Head of Corporate Strategy at FKA Brands. With this pledge, they are providing those who #daretodrift an opportunity to do good for themselves and others pursuing better mental health. campaign, Homedics aims to redefine at-home wellness and support convenient care for holistic wellbeing with real solutions.

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