Blog/Updates

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Blog/Updates

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...

Mental Health at Christmas with Toolbox

by Beth Ford | 25, Nov 2020

How might Christmas affect my Mental Health? Whether or not Christmas is part of your life, you might be affected by it happening around you. It's a time of year that often puts extra pressure on us. For example, you might: feel alone because everyone else seems happy...

Find a Spark – Bonfire Night

by Beth Ford | 4, Nov 2020

Find a spark Bonfire night is quickly approaching and as a child this was one of my favourite nights of the year Why? Contentment, I found a state of happiness where everything I valued came together in just a few hours. I was warm, cosy, with my family, excited and...