Hammersley Homes is hosting our first-ever charity walk, the Golden Steps Walk! This family-friendly event aims to raise awareness about mental illness and provide vital support to those experiencing isolation. We welcome participants of all ages and abilities.
There are a number of tools that we can use to maintain and improve our mental health. Among these is keeping a diary or journal.
The good news is that we are living longer and healthier lives. In 2014, the number of people aged 65 and older made up nearly 18% of the total UK population.
Hammersley Homes is hosting our first-ever charity walk, the Golden Steps Walk. This family-friendly event aims to raise awareness about mental illness and provide vital support to those experiencing isolation.
Our outreach volunteers are the heart of our charity, without their generosity and kindness we would not be able to offer such an amazing service to our members.
We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our amazing Outreach Programme! Thanks to the generous support of the National Lottery Community Fund, we have recently welcomed two fantastic new Outreach Home Visitors to the team.
Where do we find help when we are concerned about a mental health issue? The answer to that question is not always obvious. It can depend upon a number of different factors. Among these is the severity of the problem.
As I’ve transitioned into Nutrition, I’ve learned how significantly diet and nutritional status can influence the onset and course of mental illnesses. Nutritional psychiatry is an emerging and highly promising field that recognises this link. This weeks blog will give an overview of the field and it’s potential in the future.
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, Brian Woods focuses on this year’s theme – MOVEMENT - by talking about the benefits of exercise for our mental wellbeing.
Of course, what we eat is critical for our gut health. But many other aspects complement nutrition in making sure our tums are as happy as can be. A cumulation of these lifestyle factors over time will have the greatest impact on our mental well-being.
