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A range of new and innovative ways of working to make sure people can continue to receive support for common mental health problems during the coronavirus outbreak has been introduced. A variety of online treatment packages which people can work … Read Article about Finding new ways to support mental health

A new helpline 'First Response' has been launched in Suffolk and Norfolk to offer immediate mental health support to people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The service will provide reassurance, self-help advice and signposting to support geared at … Read Article about 24/7 Helpline launched for mental health issues during pandemic

People living in Norfolk and Suffolk can now get information and advice to help them safeguard their wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic through a series of interactive webinars organised by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT). The … Read Article about Extra help to safeguard wellbeing

Take extra special care of yourself during these challenging times. Sleep, nutrition, exercise, and relaxation are the critical elements that will keep you strong. Taking care of your mental health and checking in on others can be something … Read Article about Self Care in these challenging times is vital

Suffolk User Forum yesterday issued a reassuring reminder to the county that they remain open throughout these challenging times ahead. Speaking in the light of increased concern about the spread of Covid-19, Suffolk User Forum has urged families … Read Article about Suffolk User Forum Reiterates Mental Health Support Amid COVID-19

Coronavirus – What to do if you become unwell Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptomsStay at home if you have either: a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back a new, continuous cough – this means you’ve started … Read Article about Coronavirus (COVID-19) – what you need to know.

Next month (February) is LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans) history month. We take a look at how LGBT relationships have been seen over the centuries and the effect social attitudes can have on mental well-being. In this article we look mostly … Read Article about Looking at LGBT+ History Month for February 2020

Suffolk User Forum (SUF) is the voice of people who use mental health services in East and West Suffolk. Today SUF responded to the publication of the latest CQC report on Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) which rated the Trust’s … Read Article about Suffolk User Forum’s response to CQC’s inspection report on Norfolk and Suffolk’s NHS Foundation Trust

As part of their #DeclareYourCare campaign this month, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are encouraging people with a learning disability or autism, their family, carers and advocates to feedback on their care. Their research shows that people … Read Article about #DeclareYourCare campaign from the Care Quality Commission

January is here, the skies are grey and winter has well and truly set in, meaning cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) are predicted to rise - but how can you combat it? The condition is mostly experienced during winter months, with symptoms … Read Article about How to tackle SAD symptoms this winter