Blog/Updates

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Blog/Updates

Volunteer Blog

by Beth Ford | 13, Jan 2021

Part 2 (following on from previous blog) Schizoaffective Disorder When we look closely at the media the main mental health condition that is highlighted is anxiety and depression. This is probably because it’s very common amongst the general population. Some...

Volunteer Blog – Selective Mutism

by Beth Ford | 6, Jan 2021

Enlighten blog series – Part 1 – Selective Mutism As we start 2021 I feel hope and a collective togetherness. Last year has made us reassess and try to navigate the new normal. At South Staffordshire Network for Mental Health we have opened the floor to individuals...

Signposting the way for hidden disabilities: a pandemic special – Volunteer Blog

by Beth Ford | 10, Dec 2020

“Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes its jewels with”- Thomas Carlyle (Writer) Let’s be frank. We’ve all had a bizarre year. Covid-19 has flipped our world and day to day living on its head, in a way we could never have predicated nor anticipated. Yes, it’s...

Self Worth

by Beth Ford | 3, Dec 2020

Mental Health, Clothing and Instagram How can clothing have an impact in the mental health world? An independent clothing brand based in the UK is trying to make a difference through their simple messages. I got a chance to interview the company owner Dan who is a...

Chritmas Closing Dates/Times

by Beth Ford | 25, Nov 2020

SSNMH/Toolbox will be closed from Tuesday 22nd December 2020 @ 1.30pm - Monday 4th January 2021 @ 9am. any referrals/queries sent within this time will be responded to on the office reopening in the new year. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from the Toolbox Team...