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Preston set to endure ‘grief pandemic’ following coronavirus lockdown

The Co-op has released a report revealing the devastating impact lockdown has had on Prestonā€™s ability to grieve and warns the city could face a grief pandemic. An online YouGov survey, commissioned […]

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How this Preston man’s personal wellbeing journey led him to helping others

Environmental Psychologist Lee Chambers Essentialise Preston A Preston man has launched a workplace wellbeing company after overcoming his own health challenges. Lee Chambers says he founded Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing after his health journey ignited a passion […]

4 years ago
Mental health service users in Preston look to the future through art

Guild Lodge Team Budding artists from Guild Lodge, part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust adult mental health facilities, in Preston, put brushes to paper as part of a piece […]

4 years ago
Preston men encouraged to prioritise mental health this Men’s Health Week

Man with head in his hands Pic: David Goehring MentalĀ healthĀ charity Lancashire MindĀ isĀ encouragingĀ men in Preston and beyond toĀ prioritiseĀ theirĀ mentalĀ healthĀ thisĀ Menā€™sĀ HealthĀ Week. In England around one in eight men have a common mental health problem and suicide represents the largest cause of death for […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Mental health helpline opens 24/7 to help Prestonians with impact of coronavirus

Members of the helpline team A helpline offering advice and emotional support has been extended to be available 24/7 as Prestonians deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their mental health. The helpline, […]

4 years ago
Former footballer tackles his mental health issues in talk at UCLan

Clarke and Carrie Carlisle A former professional footballer is to share his life story at a free event at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Preston-born Clarke Carlisle, who has recurrent depressive disorder and […]

4 years ago
Bamber Bridge fitness studio unveils ‘mirror of positivity’ to banish the blues

A woman writing her positive message on the mirror at the studio A Bamber Bridge fitness studio wants people to join them in writing positive messages on the studio mirror to help banish the blues. The awareness campaign has been launched at […]

4 years ago
Royal Preston Hospital to get Ā£2 million for specialist mental health beds

Royal Preston Hospital Pic: Paul Melling Royal Preston Hospital is due to get 11 new mental health rehabilitation beds costing Ā£2 million. Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is adding the beds to increase capacity […]

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