News
A selection of blogs and news stories about mental health in Portsmouth
Standing alongside our armed forces community - News
Portsmouth Mental Health Hub is committed to ensuring that serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and military families have access to the mental health support they need and we are marking this commitment for Armed Forces Day.
Taking Pride in our mental health - News
June is Pride month, but for the LGBTQIA+ community in Portsmouth, there's always mental health support available when someone needs it.
Mental Health Awareness Week – what does it mean? - News
Portsmouth Mental Health Hub celebrates its third anniversary - News
The Hub is here for you this festive period - News
Portsmouth’s Armed Forces Families and Veterans – help is here - Uncategorized
Are you on your way to university ? - News
Support with exam results - News
Experiencing loss and bereavement - Uncategorized
Experiencing life changes - Uncategorized
Self-help videos made by Portsmouth parents for Portsmouth parents - News
Being a parent, stepparent, guardian - Blog
Women’s mental health in the spotlight: being an unpaid carer.
A conversation with Charley Nixon - Lived Experience
My Mental Health - a conversation with Charley Nixon about her mental health.
Being an unpaid carer - Blog
Women’s mental health in the spotlight: being an unpaid carer.
Kirklands Surgery launches direct mental health support line for patients - News
Patients at the Kirklands Surgery now have faster access to mental health support as part of a 3-month trial.
Joelene’s mental health story - Lived Experience
My mental health - a blog from Joelene about her mental health.
Support during exam season - News
Exams can be a challenging time. If you're feeling worried, you are not alone. It's important to be kind to yourself and take time for regular breaks.
A conversation with Amy Hedley - Lived Experience
A conversation with Amy Hedley about her work with Solent Mind and NHS Talking Therapies to support people with their mental health at work.
A conversation with Jimena Sanchez - Lived Experience
My Mental Health - a conversation with Jimena Sanchez about her mental health.
Portsmouth Mental Health Hub turns 2 - News
Staff at The Portsmouth Mental Health Hub took a moment today to pause with tea and cake to celebrate the hub’s two-year anniversary.
New GP phoneline trial to improve mental health access - News
Patients at The Drayton Surgery will be able to access more mental health support through a new phone line trial, being launched this week.
A conversation with Marta Federczyk - Lived Experience
My Mental Health - a conversation with Marta Federczyk about her mental health.
Ways to support conversations about mental health - Blog
Time to Talk Day is about encouraging conversations around mental health to help both ourselves and those around us.
Online mental health chat being piloted - News
A live online chat has launched, meaning people in Portsmouth can get support for their mental health online, as well as over the phone.
Simon’s mental health journey - Lived Experience
My Mental Health - a blog from Simon Eddy about his mental health.
A conversation with Lacey Ingleby - Lived Experience
My Mental Health - a conversation with Lacey Ingleby about her mental health.
Emotional wellbeing support for new parents in Portsmouth - News
Expectant mums and new parents are being supported with the transition to parenthood, thanks to a new support service - Families In Mind.
The Mental Health Hub team are on the move - News
The Portsmouth Mental Health Hub team will be on the move across Portsmouth this week, popping up at various events to offer support and advice.
Portsmouth Mental Health Hub celebrates first anniversary - News
Team members of the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub have today celebrated the first anniversary of the phoneline and website supporting local residents.
It’s okay to talk about suicidal feelings - News
Portsmouth City Council has launched a new suicide prevention campaign to encourage young adults who might be feeling suicidal to reach out and seek support.
Portsmouth Mental Health Hub phoneline reaches 2,000 calls - News
The Portsmouth Mental Health Hub phoneline has received more than 2,000 calls from the city’s residents in its first eight months.
New roles boost mental health support through GP practices - News
Five new members of staff at Solent NHS Trust will be working in GP practices to help improve people’s access to mental health support.
A conversation with Hannah Murray - Lived Experience
My Mental Health - a conversation with Hannah Murray about her mental health.
A conversation with Tina Chen - Lived Experience
My Mental Health - a conversation with Tina Chen about her mental health.
A conversation with Rob Eamey - Lived Experience
My Mental Health - a conversation with Rob Eamey about his mental health.
You Are Not Alone shortlisted for marketing campaign award - News
Portsmouth’s mental health campaign, You Are Not Alone, has been shortlisted for a healthcare marketing award at the CIPR Pride Awards 2023.
New phoneline will improve mental health support in Portsmouth - News
Residents across Portsmouth are able to access a free phoneline to get the most appropriate mental health support they need before they reach a crisis point.
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