Author Archives: Carolyn Barber
Welcome to 2023!
This is a special year for the Good Mental Health Coop as it’s our 10th anniversary. As with everything else going on though, we know its going to be a tough year to get through. Our priority is to continue … Continue reading
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An autumn of creativity
The With Men in Mind programme of creativity and wellbeing workshops has had a brilliant start over the last couple of months with 22 men attending so far. Starting again on Friday 13 January, the With Men in Mind workshops … Continue reading
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With Men in Mind
In August we held a successful Open Day for Men’s Wellbeing and following responses to our online survey, we designed our new With Men in Mind workshop programme. Starting on Friday 30 September, we launched our autumn series of men’s … Continue reading
Posted in Men, Suicide prevention, Wellbeing
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Launch of new Monday ChitChat Club
This coming Monday, 5th September sees the launch of a new initiative funded by Fratton Big Local. Every Monday morning from 10-12noon, you can drop in for a chat and a cuppa at the ChitChat Club held at the Community … Continue reading
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Get creative this summer
During the summer holidays, we’re hosting creative activity sessions every Tuesday morning, open to women and men. Bring your own creative activity or ideas, or make use of our creative materials for choice of art work, collage, drawing, jewellery making, … Continue reading
Open Day for Men’s Wellbeing
Join us for an Open Day for Men’s Wellbeing on Wednesday 3 August from 11am to 2.30pm, at the Buckland United Reformed Church. Our free workshops on the day include art (11am), creative thinking with lego (12.15pm) and games (1.30pm) … Continue reading
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Mental Health Awareness in May
Mental Health Awareness Week, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, is in its 22nd year and runs from 9-15 May. Mark Rowland Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation said: “We hope this year’s theme of loneliness will strike a … Continue reading
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In Memory of Martin
Dr. Martin Stevens, Chair and a founding director of the Good Mental Health Cooperative, has sadly died at the age of 57 from Covid related complications. His funeral took place today at the South Downs Natural Burial Site.
April is Stress Awareness Month
The Good Mental Health Cooperative is able to offer direct support if you’re experiencing overwhelming feelings of stress, isolation or anxiety. We’re working towards good mental health no matter what your starting point, just as you would with physical health. … Continue reading
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Pop-Up Wellbeing and Information events
Through our Solent Connexions project, we’ve teamed up with the Portsmouth Carers Centre to deliver a series of Pop-Up Information and Wellbeing events in local community venues across Portsmouth. Our first one is coming up on Wednesday 30 March at … Continue reading
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Tagged Adult Social Care, informal carers, mental health, Portsmouth, Wellbeing
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