During the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have encountered a change within our mental health given the uncertain circumstances we have faced this year. Mental health risks associated with Covid 19 have disproportionately affected young people, especially those who are already disadvantaged and marginalised, according to research by The Island. Within
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York – the closest city to the North Yorkshire Moors
A 2021 'Walkshire' campaign has launched to underpin Yorkshire as the walking capital of the world. For many residents and students living in York, it can be easy to forget how accessible the North Yorkshire Moors are. Welcome to Yorkshire hopes to change that. With York emerging from lockdown in Tier
Mind Garden York offers wellbeing walks to local community
York residents are encouraged to grab their walking boots and throw on yellow for the first Wellbeing Wallk held by Mind Garden York. The event will be held on Friday 9th October to co-inside with World Mental Health Day on Saturday. After the recent government guidelines, the number of participants for the
J.O.Y- The magazine giving mental health sufferers a voice
Students living with mental health issues have been provided with a platform to tell their stories in the form of a new magazine. The Converge scheme was developed from a collaboration between York St John University and the National Health Service. The aim is to provide real life experiences to students
Happy to Chat Bench
A tweet sent out by the York Museum Gardens introduced a new feature in their scenic gardens, the ‘Happy to Chat bench’. https://twitter.com/MuseumGardens/status/1198560476893978624 The aim is to tackle loneliness and improve the wellbeing of those who visit the gardens. The bench is designed to encourage people to stop for a chat and
