Supporting Your Wellbeing Through the January Blues
January can be a difficult month for many people. The festive period has ended, routines may feel disrupted, and the weather is often cold, wet and grey. Combined with darker mornings and evenings, this can lead to what’s commonly called the January blues – a dip in mood, motivation or energy that many people experience […]
Coping at Christmas: Nurturing Mental Health During the Festive Season
The festive season can be a time of joy. However, for many people, it can also bring its fair share of stress and emotional challenges. It’s important to acknowledge these feelings and take steps to care for your mental health. Here are some tips to help you navigate the holiday season with greater ease: Manage […]
Over £5,000 Raised at Darlington Mind’s Mental Elf Festive Fun Run
Darlington Mind is delighted to announce that this year’s Mental Elf Festive Fun Run has raised over £5,000 to support vital mental health services in the local area.Despite a torrential downpour the day before, the event was met with sunshine as runners, walkers – and plenty of dogs – turned out in force at South […]
Anti-Bullying Week: Power for Good
This year, Anti-Bullying Week runs from 10th to 14th November and carries the theme ‘Power for Good’: the idea that each of us, young or older, has the power to act, support, speak up and create change. Bullying isn’t just an issue of what happens in the playground or at school; it’s deeply connected to […]
Strictly Success!
What a night! A huge thank you to everyone involved in Strictly Step-by-Step 2025. We were so proud to be there alongside other fantastic local charities: Andys Man Club – andysmanclub.co.uk/groups/ I’m George’s Mate – imgeorgesmate.com/ ManHealth – manhealth.org.uk/ Quinn’s Retreat – quinnsretreat.org.uk/ This year’s event was the second annual charity dance-athon in Darlington, held at the Dolphin Centre […]
Festive Fun Run Returns to Support Local Mental Health
Darlington Mind is delighted to announce the return of Mental Elf Festive 5k on 30th November 2025, inviting people of all ages and abilities to walk, jog, or run a scenic 5km route around South Park in Darlington. Participants can soak up the festive atmosphere, enjoy fancy dress, and be serenaded by Cockerton Prize Silver […]
Men’s Mental Health Month: You Don’t Have To ‘Man Up’ Your Mental Health
November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time for men everywhere to pause, reflect and realise: You don’t have to ‘just deal with it’. At Darlington Mind we’re saying that asking for help isn’t weakness. It’s strength. And if you’re thinking “That’s not me,” maybe it’s time to think again. You don’t have to […]
Mutual Minds – Our New Peer Support Service
Introducing Mutual Minds, our new peer support service … Darlington Mind is proud to partner with Teesside Mind and TEWV NHS Foundation Trust to deliver the Mutual Minds peer support service across the Tees Valley. Our peer support worker Jodie Mitchell underwent a rigorous five-week training program and will take referrals for anyone already registered […]
OCD Awareness Week: What It Means & How You Can Help
Every year in October, OCD Awareness Week gives us a chance to talk about a mental health condition that is often misunderstood: Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD isn’t about being “a bit tidy” or liking things to be clean. For people who live with it, OCD can be a daily struggle — sometimes even life-changing. That’s […]
Move for your Mind-a-thon: Fun and Funds Raised
We Moved for World Mental Health Day! On Saturday 11th October, we came together for a special community event celebrating World Mental Health Day. What Happened: Fitness classes ran throughout the day for donations Inflatable games brought plenty of laughter, thanks to Splash & Bounce Sweet treats were enjoyed by all, courtesy of Andy’s Candy […]