Darlington Mind Artists Earn Prestigious Place in National Exhibition
Work by both past and present members of Darlington Mind Art group entitled, “I Have Seen More Than My Eyes Have Seen,” has been selected for inclusion in a prestigious national exhibition in Parliament. The week-long exhibition, organised by Mind’s national branch, will highlight the real-life experiences of individuals affected by the Mental Health Act, […]
Celebrating World Book Day: How Reading Boosts Your Mental Health
World Book Day is here, and whether you’re a bookworm or just someone who enjoys the occasional read, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the magic of books. While many of us know reading is a fun escape, did you know that books are also a fantastic way to support your mental health? Let’s […]
Supporter Spotlight: Darlington Hippodrome
Huge thanks to Darlington Hippodrome and the cast and crew of ‘Dial M for Mayhem’ for allowing us to hold a bucket collection last week. We raised over £750! Thanks to everyone who made a donation. Thinking of raising money for Mind? Darlington Mind and Mind in Hambleton & Richmondshire are local Minds. This means we […]
The Five Ways to Wellbeing: A Holistic Approach to Health
In our fast-paced world, maintaining a sense of wellbeing can often feel like an elusive goal. Yet, there are simple, evidence-based actions we can take to enhance our overall wellbeing. Here are the Five Ways to Wellbeing, inspired by research from the New Economics Foundation (using evidence gathered from a ‘wellbeing through the lifespan’ project, […]
Darlington Mind’s chance to win £1,000!
Darlington Mind is calling for nominations to win a £1,000 Movement for Good Award from Benefact Group. Darlington Mind is encouraging people to nominate them for a chance to win £1,000 as part of Benefact Group’s annual Movement for Good Awards, which is giving over £1million away to charities and good causes for the seventh […]
Thousands raised as Mental Elves take over the park!
On 1st December, Darlington Mind held its first Mental Elf festive fun run in South Park, Darlington. Over 200 runners and walkers of all ages gathered together in their best costumes for a 5km route around the park, taking in all its picturesque landmarks and being entertained along the way by Cockerton Prize Silver band. […]
New Partnership with The Junction Foundation
We are delighted to be on board with The Junction Foundation’s Multibank project. Here we are collecting our first order from Jack and the Amazon team. Multibank provides essential items free of charge for people and families in need – Darlington Mind will distribute a mix of warm clothing, toiletries and festive items to our beneficiaries […]
Stress Awareness Day – Managing Stress and Resilience
Stress can affect anyone at any point in their life. Being prepared for periods of stress can make it easier to get through them – and knowing how to manage our wellbeing can help us recover after a stressful event. Some of us may refer to our ability to manage stress as our resilience. The […]
Benefits of Running for Mental Health
Running is a popular form of exercise that has been shown to have numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. According to several studies, running can help boost your mood, improve your memory and cognitive function, and even reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. When you run or exercise, your body releases endorphins (chemicals […]
World Mental Health Day – Funds Raised
To mark World Mental Health Day we ran an information, activity and fundraising stall in Darlington town centre on Sat 12 Oct. Until the heavy rain came we saw a steady stream of people come and have conversations about what they wanted for their mental health, what services are needed in the town and very […]