This week is Children’s Mental Health Week (6 – 12 February) and this year’s theme is all about connecting. Advanced Public Health Practitioner for Mental Health, Jayne Cook explains how encouraging children, young people (and the adults around them) to make meaningful connections is essential to supporting mental health and wellbeing. “Children and Young People’s … Read more
A new campaign is launching to support the wellbeing of Liverpool residents. Co-created by members of the public and Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team, the new campaign will help people to strengthen their mental health. Developed in response to increasing mental health needs post-pandemic, it acknowledges the varying levels of support required – including … Read more
If you or someone you know has been affected by the recent incidents in our city – or are struggling with any other issues – you’re not alone and help is available. Difficult or negative experiences can impact on our mood and the type of thoughts we experience – and at times it’s easy to … Read more
Advanced Public Health Practitioner, Jayne Cook is working to understand how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting the mental health and wellbeing of our communities and explains what support is available for those who are struggling.
Schools across Liverpool are invited to apply for public health funding to support the mental health and wellbeing of their students. The pandemic impacted us all, and especially our children and young people – so to help understand how they’ve been affected, Liverpool City Council, in collaboration with local health and education partners, and the … Read more
If you have found the last few months hard going and are looking for some extra support, a new health and wellbeing service might be helpful to you, your friends or family. The Life Rooms has teamed up with Liverpool’s Public Health team to launch a new initiative to support individuals and communities with their … Read more
A recent survey capturing the views of children and young people across Liverpool is set to help shape mental health support and services in the city. Mental health has been a major concern for everyone during the pandemic – especially the impact on our youngest residents. To better understand what’s been happening, Liverpool City Council, … Read more
If your mental health has been affected by the pandemic, you could benefit from one of 19 projects to improve mental health and wellbeing in Liverpool.
Public Mental Health Lead Sue Neely on the post-natal depression that left her feeling like a bad mum — and how to deal with the demands of bringing up baby during a pandemic… “Becoming a mother — particularly for the first time — is one of those life events which many women recall with fondness and nostalgia. … Read more
Everton in the Community is pleased to confirm that it has successfully been awarded planning permission from Liverpool City Council for its proposed mental health facility, The People’s Place. The purpose-built facility will be built on the strip of land next to The People’s Hub on Spellow Lane and will provide tailored support to promote … Read more
PEOPLE in Liverpool are being urged to be kind to their minds during the Coronavirus outbreak. A new campaign, Kind to your Mind, led by Cheshire & Merseyside Health & Care Partnership, has been launched that aims to support the mental wellbeing of people living and working across the region. The campaign also sees the … Read more
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is going to affect everyone’s daily lives – regardless of age. Liverpool CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health service) is working with its partners across the city to ensure children, young people and families get the support they need during this time. The message is simple – despite the challenges coronavirus … Read more
Earlier this year, Liverpool City Council’s Director of Adult Services Martin Farran shared his personal mental health story on how his son Joey’s eating disorder affected him and his family. For World Mental Health Day, we caught up with Martin’s son Joey, to hear his side of things. Joey Farran “I’ve spent a long time … Read more
With a global reputation for musical excellence spanning more than a century, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the city’s most celebrated cultural institutions. But away from sell-out concerts and award-winning arrangements, the Liverpool Phil is building a reputation for harnessing the power of music for an altogether different purpose. Supported by an annual … Read more
Sally Laws teaches mindfulness for the Adult Learning Service. She shares her tips for living a more ‘mindful’ life. “I started my career as an Occupational Therapist working in Mental Health services in prisons. The job was highly stressful and you would see upsetting and distressing things on a daily basis. It was just expected … Read more
Dr Sandra Davies is our Director of Public Health. Four years ago she lost her beloved brother to cancer. “Kevin was fifty-four when he died, so still quite young. We knew he was ill, so in many ways him dying wasn’t a shock. Except you never prepare for losing someone you love, so it did come … Read more
Martin Farran, our Director of Adult Services, opens up about the impact his son’s anorexia had on his family. “Did you know that around 25% of people with eating disorders are young boys? I didn’t until my son Joe developed an eating disorder. We noticed he was losing weight and then it became clear he had … Read more
A Liverpool City Council-backed project is opening the door to emotional health and wellbeing support for the whole community.