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Online community set up by @Rubywax for anyone affected by mental illness. Ran by @CharitySANE. Twitter account staffed Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.

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Find a community of people who openly and honestly share their mental health experiences with each other. Join our Support Forum today: bit.ly/1PIfm5O
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Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, a chance to reflect on the challenge of mental illness, the work happening in the field and how far we still have to go until there is parity of esteem. bit.ly/2H8hyqq
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Today is the 27th birthday of SANEline. Public awareness about mental health has improved drastically in that time, however the people who call us still report difficulty in reaching the right help in a crisis. We're here to offer support: bit.ly/2fvHOdv
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Today marks one year since Sirius was launched by @RichardVenable4. Our Oxfordshire Black Dog has been busy at work, touring schools and colleges to raise awareness of mental ill-health - here are a few highlights!
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Our amazing champion @LynnCrilly dispels some of the myths of obsessive compulsive disorder in this blog: bit.ly/2YWiNjn. RT to win a copy of her book, Hope with OCD. We'll DM the lucky winner at 5pm today.
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A gift of £10 could answer a call to our helpline from someone in crisis, providing them with understanding, compassion and guidance. Donate today: bit.ly/2qwJJrm
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By encapsulating mental illness through the physical manifestation of the Black Dog, we can help people to visualise just how powerful, dominating and unpredictable it can be. Find out more about our campaign: bit.ly/2oQdhgr
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If you're looking for a cycling challenge with a difference, you can join us for @NightriderBike in London and Glasgow. The early-bird registration fee for a charity place is just £35. Read more: bit.ly/2Gapus6
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Today is the publication day for @LynnCrilly's second edition of Hope with Eating Disorders. We've teamed up with our amazing champion to give away 2 signed copies. All you need to do is follow and RT! We'll DM the winners at 5pm. #EDAW2019
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Children who grow up surrounded by green space are up to 55% less likely to develop a mental health condition in adulthood, a new study suggests. bit.ly/2XlMkm1
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The number of students declaring mental health problems as they start university has increased by almost three-quarters in just 4 years. bit.ly/2BHXQ1N

Freshers declaring mental illness up 73% in 4 years

The number of students declaring mental health problems on arrival at university has surged.Figures obtained by The Times show a 73 per cent rise between 2014-15 and 2017-18 in students stating that...

thetimes.com
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The Duchess of Cambridge spoke about the importance of prioritising mental health in childhood development at a mental health education conference yesterday. bit.ly/2GHRoew
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Today we launch our new report Still Forgotten. We surveyed more than 400 people with experience of #schizophrenia or #psychosis, as well as families, carers and healthcare professionals. Follow this thread as we reveal what they told us. #stillforgotten

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You can get your very own Black Dog pin badge by donating £5 today. Text SANE3 to 70500, including your name and address. Take of a photo of you wearing it and we'll RT!
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.@LetitiaWright, the winner of last night's #Bafta Rising Star Award, gave a powerful speech about her struggle with #depression and how close she came to giving up acting. bbc.in/2GCmBzE?utm_campaign=…

Bafta winner Letitia Wright talks about depression struggle

Black Panther star Letitia Wright delivers a heartfelt speech saying she nearly gave up on acting.

bbc.co.uk
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Self-care can have many benefits and purposes and, as this article points out, it is all about knowing what works best for you. bit.ly/2t4hxfz
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This @NewStatesman article offers an international perspective on the rising rates of mental illness. bit.ly/2GafIWH
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Today is the start of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek. Mental distress among young people is increasing. It’s estimated that 1 in 8 children aged 5 to 19 has a mental disorder.
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SANE volunteers hold hope for people affected by mental illness. If you are interested in #volunteering, please come along to our next info evening in #London on 6th February: bit.ly/2HsgCzC #thinkSANE
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Nearly half of young people aged 16 to 23 say they would struggle to tell their GP if they had a problem with their mental health. bit.ly/2WshTKe
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