Mental health

Julia Hetherton, who is running and cycling two marathons on one day and then holding a tea party for those affected by suicide

Norwich chef: 'Don't be afraid to ask for help if you're suicidal'

Norfolk firefighters ready to start their 100 miles walk in aid of Norfolk and Waveney Mind, and the Firefighters charity, in full PPE including the breathing apparatus sets

Norfolk firefighters ready to start their 100 miles walk in aid of Norfolk and Waveney Mind, and the Firefighters charity, in full PPE including the breathing apparatus sets

Charity Fundraiser

Firefighters carrying weight of 25 bags of sugar to hike 100 miles

Reporter Donna-Louise Bishop opens up on why more of us should be talking about stillbirth

Reporter Donna-Louise Bishop opens up on why more of us should be talking about stillbirth

Opinion: Why stillborn babies deserve to be remembered too

Pictured from left to right are Kain McBarron, Fred Clements, Tracy Clark (Connor’s mum), Andy Clark (Connor’s dad), Callum Robb and Ed Brookes. Adam Smith was not able to make the presentation

Pictured from left to right are Kain McBarron, Fred Clements, Tracy Clark (Connor’s mum), Andy Clark (Connor’s dad), Callum Robb and Ed Brookes. Adam Smith was not able to make the presentation

Indie-rock band pays tribute to Royal Marine who died aged 18

Norfolk families who’ve taken part in the Walk of Smiles will be able to do so again this year

Norfolk families who’ve taken part in the Walk of Smiles will be able to do so again this year

Charity Fundraiser

Poignant event endeavours to bring back smiles to bereaved children

April is Stress Awareness Month

April is Stress Awareness Month

14 ways to beat stress from Norfolk wellbeing experts

Pictured at the official launch of The Base are MP Chloe Smith, John Smith, Anne Oakley, Daniel Thrower, Norman Lamb and Nicki Rider.

Pictured at the official launch of The Base are MP Chloe Smith, John Smith, Anne Oakley, Daniel Thrower, Norman Lamb and Nicki Rider.

Demand for mental health support for kids 'ever increasing', warns expert

There's a reported shortage of HRT pills which is a potential nightmare for thousands of women in the UK

There's a reported shortage of HRT pills which is a potential nightmare for thousands of women in the UK

The 'huge issue' of HRT shortages - and what is being done

Jackie Heffer-Cooke, founder of ZenMuma and ZenKids

Jackie Heffer-Cooke, founder of ZenMuma and ZenKids

Yoga master to launch weekend retreat for struggling parents

Shoppers in Norwich wearing face masks in October 2020

Shoppers in Norwich wearing face masks in October 2020

Homelessness and mental health crisis predicted in Covid fallout

Ruth Burrows in the Renew Wellbeing drop-in café at the Sprowston Methodist Church, helping people's mental health in the community. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Ruth Burrows in the Renew Wellbeing drop-in café at the Sprowston Methodist Church, helping people's mental health in the community. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

New cafe and hobby centre opens in city suburb

Ruth Burrows (in the red coat) with volunteers next to the new community garden at Sprowston Methodist Church

Ruth Burrows (in the red coat) with volunteers next to the new community garden at Sprowston Methodist Church

New garden to boost mental health and feed families in need

A participant from the Bloom project, run by The Feed, which helps women back into the workplace

A participant from the Bloom project, run by The Feed, which helps women back into the workplace

'I've got my mojo back' - free holistic workshops helping women into work

Rihanna Royall, owner, and Julian Richards, manager, at The Shack in Waterloo Road in Norwich. Picture: Danielle Booden

Rihanna Royall, owner, and Julian Richards, manager, at The Shack in Waterloo Road in Norwich. Picture: Danielle Booden

New cafe selling pastries and sourdough pizza opens in NR3

Derek Buckley has dementia but his family maintain he's perfectly capable of living at home with assistance, and did not need to be sectioned

Derek Buckley has dementia but his family maintain he's perfectly capable of living at home with assistance, and did not need to be sectioned

Family horrified as dementia sufferer 'dragged from home' without warning

County Hall where Norfolk Coroner's Court is based

County Hall where Norfolk Coroner's Court is based

Coroner calls for extra mental health cash after teenager's suicide

Simon Kindleysides (right) with Norwich film-maker Andy Blithe

Simon Kindleysides (right) with Norwich film-maker Andy Blithe

'Never give up': Film to showcase life of paralysed father

Sarah Mcpherson, founder and managing director of Minature Donkeys for Wellbeing, with a picture of her mum and the poem she wrote for her funeral. Picture: Danielle Booden

Sarah Mcpherson, founder and managing director of Minature Donkeys for Wellbeing, with a picture of her mum and the poem she wrote for her funeral. Picture: Danielle Booden

How are Norfolk donkeys helping to spark joy across the county?

Craig Bellamy celebrates a 1-0 win at Grimsby in April 1999 during his Norwich City days Picture: Archant library

Craig Bellamy celebrates a 1-0 win at Grimsby in April 1999 during his Norwich City days Picture: Archant library

Former City striker leaves role to deal with depression

Steve Foyster, who helped compose a message of hope for Suicide Prevention Day, with peer support worker Katrina Squires (left) and Revd Canon Chris Copsey, who worked closely with people affected by suicide as chaplain with Norfolk Coroner�s Service

Steve Foyster, who helped compose a message of hope for Suicide Prevention Day, with peer support worker Katrina Squires (left) and Revd Canon Chris Copsey, who worked closely with people affected by suicide as chaplain with Norfolk Coroner�s Service

Multi-storey car park fall survivor shares story of mental health struggle

Campaigners for better mental health services in Norfolk and Suffolk criticised the exit payments and said the £1m would have been better spent elsewhere

Campaigners for better mental health services in Norfolk and Suffolk criticised the exit payments and said the £1m would have been better spent elsewhere

'Horrified' campaigners slam £1m of staff exit payments at troubled NHS trust

Reece West has been described as

Reece West has been described as

'He was the kindest' - Family share devastation of 21-year-old's death

Members of Sprowston Youth Engagement Project [SYEP] having fun

Members of Sprowston Youth Engagement Project [SYEP] having fun

Rise in young people seeking project support after lockdown

June Webb, founder of Norfolk Clubhouse, a mental health charity which is looking for a new space in the Thorpe Hamlet area

June Webb, founder of Norfolk Clubhouse, a mental health charity which is looking for a new space in the Thorpe Hamlet area

Mental health charity on the lookout for new base

UEA medical student Asha Notarianni.
Byline: Sonya Duncan

UEA medical student Asha Notarianni.
Byline: Sonya Duncan

What it's like to study health care during a pandemic

Filmmaker Alex Holmes is helping to highlight mental health awareness through film.
Byline: Sonya Duncan

Filmmaker Alex Holmes is helping to highlight mental health awareness through film.
Byline: Sonya Duncan

Norwich student using skills for mental health awareness

Mason Fitzgerald has been appointed new chief executive of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

Mason Fitzgerald has been appointed new chief executive of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

NHS boss sacked after fake law degree controversy

Britney Spears at the height of her pop career. The star has recently spoke out about the pain of life in a conservatorship

Britney Spears at the height of her pop career. The star has recently spoke out about the pain of life in a conservatorship

Opinion: 'We need to scream about female pain'

Sonja Chilvers, director of operations, and Louise Jordan-Hall, chair of Norfolk and Waveney Mind, at Churchman House, Norwich, one of five proposed mental health hubs.

Sonja Chilvers, director of operations, and Louise Jordan-Hall, chair of Norfolk and Waveney Mind, at Churchman House, Norwich, one of five proposed mental health hubs.

See inside as former register office is being transformed

Fitness trainer Mr Motivator.

Fitness trainer Mr Motivator.

Fitness icon Mr Motivator teams up with Norwich trainers for online club

NUA students KP Gill, Lois and Nadia Maria who have opened up about their experience with depression and antidepressants

NUA students KP Gill, Lois and Nadia Maria who have opened up about their experience with depression and antidepressants

'It was pills or nothing': Norfolk's reliance on antidepressants revealed

The launch of the Chatty Bus project in Norwich in March 2020 before the coronavirus lockdown.

The launch of the Chatty Bus project in Norwich in March 2020 before the coronavirus lockdown.

Volunteers on hand to reduce social isolation

Norfolk and Waveney Mind has teamed up with the Zoological Society of East Anglia for a two-year partnership - picture at Banham Zoo

Norfolk and Waveney Mind has teamed up with the Zoological Society of East Anglia for a two-year partnership - picture at Banham Zoo

Partnership to inspire connection with nature for mental wellbeing

Paul Tooth and Lucy Wilson were on the same recovery ward but no medical staff told them they were victims of the same error-prone surgeon

Paul Tooth and Lucy Wilson were on the same recovery ward but no medical staff told them they were victims of the same error-prone surgeon

Victims of botched surgery support each other through their suffering

The plot of land which on Stafford Avenue in Costessey, which could be turned into a care facility for children with mental health conditions, autism and learning difficulties, if plans are approved.

The plot of land which on Stafford Avenue in Costessey, which could be turned into a care facility for children with mental health conditions, autism and learning difficulties, if plans are approved.

Bid to build home for special needs children in Costessey

Nuffield Health in Norwich are celebrating their 20th anniversary

Nuffield Health in Norwich are celebrating their 20th anniversary

Gym-goers delighted to be back for warm up outdoor sessions

SYEP have hosted mountain climbing trips for young people

SYEP have hosted mountain climbing trips for young people

Outreach project restarts to engage with young people facing challenges

An outdoor fitness class in full swing at Barkers Lane in Sprowston

An outdoor fitness class in full swing at Barkers Lane in Sprowston

'We have escaped the rain' - Outdoor fitness boot camp proves a hit

Pre-teen friends sitting on climbing frame in playground.

Pre-teen friends sitting on climbing frame in playground.

'Enemy against free play' - Road fears stop children playing outside

Norfolk and Waveney Mind is breaking down the barriers of mental health stigma

Norfolk and Waveney Mind is breaking down the barriers of mental health stigma

Charity's pledge on mental heath stigma amid concerning statistics

Katrin Oldridge, founder of Norwich Mumbler online parenting group.

Katrin Oldridge, founder of Norwich Mumbler online parenting group.

'They need their space' - Calls for older children to mix in lockdown

Health secretary Matt Hancock during Friday's media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19).

Health secretary Matt Hancock during Friday's media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19).

Matt Hancock vows to address 'significant' mental health impact of lockdown

Milestones Hospital shut on Friday.

Milestones Hospital shut on Friday.

Mental health hospital shuts after inspectors ban new patients

TV presenter Simon Thomas will be part of the second Open Up event. Picture: Justin Goff

TV presenter Simon Thomas will be part of the second Open Up event. Picture: Justin Goff

‘Don’t be too proud to reach out’ - TV presenter's mental health appeal

Mental health charity, Norfolk and Waveney Mind, gives tips to improve wellbeing in lockdown.

Mental health charity, Norfolk and Waveney Mind, gives tips to improve wellbeing in lockdown.

Pandemic has 'doubled demand' for mental health help, debate hears

According to Rosedale Funeral Home, companies that offer bereavement support to staff are likely to recover more quickly from the emotional and financial impact of Covid-19.

According to Rosedale Funeral Home, companies that offer bereavement support to staff are likely to recover more quickly from the emotional and financial impact of Covid-19.

Call for better bereavement support at work

'Norfolk’s youngsters are facing so many challenges at the moment due to the pandemic,' said Norfolk County Council leader Andrew Proctor.

'Norfolk’s youngsters are facing so many challenges at the moment due to the pandemic,' said Norfolk County Council leader Andrew Proctor.

New campaign promotes emotional wellbeing among young people

Joanna Bailey, left, died at a care home in April 2018. Her father Keith, right, said he felt the legal system had failed Joanna and her family.

Joanna Bailey, left, died at a care home in April 2018. Her father Keith, right, said he felt the legal system had failed Joanna and her family.

'Pathetic' legal system has failed my daughter, says grieving father

Norwich Coroners Court. Picture: Anton Kelly

Norwich Coroners Court. Picture: Anton Kelly

Inquest held into death of Norwich man who had history of mental health problems

A mental health nurse in Norfolk has been struck off for inappropriate behavious with a patient. Picture: Ian Burt

A mental health nurse in Norfolk has been struck off for inappropriate behavious with a patient. Picture: Ian Burt

Our manifesto to improve health inequalities in Norfolk and Waveney

Jon Williamson from Norwich struggled with his addictions during lockdown

Jon Williamson from Norwich struggled with his addictions during lockdown

'I went teetotal after drinking 60 units a day - but lockdown put me close to relapse'

REST, a new mental health and wellbeing service, has been launched and is available to anyone over 18 in Norfolk who needs it.

REST, a new mental health and wellbeing service, has been launched and is available to anyone over 18 in Norfolk who needs it.

Wellbeing café and hub could be part of new mental health service

'We're in this together' - Tips to fight off loneliness this Christmas

Ex-Reservist Brian Medlar is walking to work every day with a 15kg fridge on his bag to raise money for Walking for the Wounded and Combat Stress.

Ex-Reservist Brian Medlar is walking to work every day with a 15kg fridge on his bag to raise money for Walking for the Wounded and Combat Stress.

'It seemed logical' - Dad walks 9 miles a day with 15kg fridge on his back