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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

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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

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John’s Story – Suicide Awareness

John, is 42 and works in IT. For the past few months, John has been feeling really down and he is having constant, arguments with his family. As a result

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Amazon Family Day and Raby Castle Raffles

Announcing the raffle winners from the Darlington Mind stalls at each event over this year’s August Bank Holiday:  The winning ticket for the hamper at the Amazon day on Fri

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Schizophrenia – Misunderstood?

The media and Hollywood often paint a distorted view of people who are diagnosed with schizophrenia, in fact, it is a common mental illness that affects 1 in 100 people

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The Hidden Perils: Alcohol and Mental Health

Alcohol – a ubiquitous companion at celebrations, social gatherings, and moments of solace. But beneath its seemingly harmless facade lies a complex relationship with our mental well-being. Alcohol and depression

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Relaxing Your Mind & Body

We all have issues and problems in our lives and sometimes they can be overwhelming. It is always important to be able to relax and switch off to allow you

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Bullying & Mental Health

Keon is a young black British man in his late teens. During school is when the bullying and racism started. Name-calling, bullying, some children can be awful and pick on