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We want to empower people and let them know that it's okay to talk about suicide. You can help someone get through these tough times and feel better.
#STOPSuicide #SuicidePrevention #SuicidePreventionAwareness #AskingSavesLives
Open Door retweeted
In partnership with our youth counselling partners Open Door, for #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek we’d again like to share our short 'explainer' videos dealing with common issues seen in young people, including eating disorders, self-harm, bullying and anxiety. rb.gy/7nknem
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In this blog for #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, Imogen shares her experience of youth counselling to help her through a difficult time. Imogen’s mum Vicky is a chartered surveyor enabling Imogen to access this free, confidential and tailored LionHeart service
lionheart.org.uk/blog/how-yo…
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Self harm in young people can be a way to show the big, scary feelings they have on the inside... on the outside. Our youth counselling partners @TalkToOpenDoor offer advice for parents in our final 'explainer' video for #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek: youtu.be/fO41zaddh3c
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Our youth counselling partners @TalkToOpenDoor explain the terrible impact bullying can have on a young person’s mental health & confidence. What are the signs parents should look out for and how should you approach the issue? #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek youtu.be/AQl4ruN7yW8
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2/2 Don't forget you have the chance to put your questions to our experts in a live online Q&A on Friday to round off #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
Details here: lionheart.org.uk/news/talkin…
Open Door retweeted
In the 2nd of our #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek videos with our youth counselling partners @TalkToOpenDoor, we look at #anxiety - one of the most common mental health disorders in young people, thought to be experienced by 1 in 12 youtu.be/kFizZWpo284
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It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek. With our youth counselling partners @TalkToOpenDoor, we'll be sharing short videos on some common issues they see in young people. Today we look at eating disorders, which have seen significant increase post pandemic: youtu.be/cH2tcw7-4vc
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This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, look out for our short 'explainer' videos produced with our youth counselling partners @TalkToOpenDoor. There's also chance to join a live online Q&A on Feb 10 & talk to our experts. Find out more here: lionheart.org.uk/news/talkin…
Open Door retweeted
Whatever you're going through, you're not alone.
We're here for you this #WorldMentalHealthDay and beyond.
Please like and retweet this post so we can reach someone who really needs to see it 💙

ALT Image shows logos of different mental health helplines with their phone numbers and opening times. They are: Mind - 0300 123 3393. Open 9am-6pm weekdays. Samaritans - 116 123. Always open. Campaign Against Living Miserably - 0800 58 58 58. Open 5pm - midnight. If you're in Wales - C.A.L.L - 0800 132 737. Always open. If you're under 25 - The Mix - 0808 808 4994. Open 4pm - 11pm.
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A new report for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek suggests 16-24-year-olds are more likely than any other age group to feel lonely.
Carmel Mullan-Hartley, chief exec of our youth counselling partner @TalkToOpenDoor, suggests how parents can help in this blog: lionheart.org.uk/blog/how-to…
Open Door retweeted
The #MentalHealthMinute just connected over 20 million people across the country for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek💙
Take this moment to reach out to someone – let them know how you’re feeling, and ask them how they are too. Because we're all connected and you are not alone.
Open Door retweeted
The mental health of those working on the front-line must not be overlooked in this crisis. Some useful numbers for any health & care staff in B'ham who may be struggling with their mental health:
☎️0121 663 1217
@BirminghamMind @livingwellbrum
☎️0121 454 1116
@TalkToOpenDoor – at Birmingham, England
Carers are protecting our loved ones – we must show our gratitude by protecting their mental health in the coming weeks, months and years to come – they deserve it.
labour.org.uk/press/mental-h…
Open Door retweeted
We would usually have our auricula theatre out on the terrace displaying all of these beautiful flowers - unfortunately we'll have to make do with sharing via social media!
Open Door retweeted
With winter in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, we know that for many people experiencing homelessness this is the worst time to be on the streets.
Here are some ways we can all help instagram.com/p/B5kxIyLAhAl/…
#endhomelessness #roughsleeping #winter #seasonofgiving #homeless
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay I am pleased to announce the launch of Birmingham's first Youth Mental Health Working Group. Young people from across the city will come together today to discuss how we can improve mental health provision.
#OurMentalHealthOurVoice – at Birmingham, England
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Poor levels of mental health among lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people have often been linked to experiences of homophobic and transphobic discrimination and bullying. Our page has info on how to get help: nhs.uk/lgbtmentalhealth
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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On #WorldMentalHealthDay
I am looking forward to the Inaugural meeting of #Birmingham’s Young People’s #mentalhealth Working Group today co-ordinated by @PreetKGillMP & Open Door Counselling
I will be joined by collugues from @CentreforMH
#OurMentalHealthOurVoice.
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Please RT to raise awareness of #BrumCharityHour!
12-1pm today and every Thursday!
Time to celebrate Birmingham's wonderful charity sector and share its events and news!
Open Door retweeted
Looking for children and young people's activities around #Birmingham this summer?
Check out the @WestMidsPCC's website for #community sporting activities near you.
#Skillsforlife
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