A 12-year-old boy from Oakdale has been praised for his “amazing” efforts in raising four-figure sums for charity.
Tag: Mental health
Falklands veteran from Caerphilly finds new lease of life after support from charities Combat Stress and Help for Heroes
A Falklands veteran from Caerphilly who suffers with post traumatic stress disorder has spoken of the support given to him by mental health charity Combat Stress and Help for Heroes.
Teen honoured with award for mental health awareness work
A teenager who has used her own experiences of poor mental health to help others has been honoured with an award.
Crumlin teenager shortlisted for St David Award after mental health work
A teenager who has used her own experience of poor mental health to help others has been shortlisted for an award.
Caerphilly AM Hefin David’s blog: February 6, 2017
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly AM Hefin David shares details of his meeting with Arriva Trains Wales, and talks raising awareness of mental health.
Argoed murder triggered by illegal drugs, says health watchdog
The murder of a young woman by a recently released prisoner was likely to have been triggered by a severe reaction to illegal drugs, a health watchdog has found.
New agreement on mental health between police, Welsh Government and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
A new agreement to improve the system of care and support for people in a mental health crisis has been signed by the Welsh Government, police forces, the NHS, councils and other…
Blackwood man saves woman’s life after talking her out of Chartist Bridge jump
A Blackwood man who used the experience of his own depression and anxiety to talk a young woman out of suicide has been commended.
Gwent Police Commissioner: More work needed to stop people with mental health problems ending up in police custody
More needs to be done in Wales to stop people suffering with mental health problems ending up in police cells, according to Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner.During 2013, an average of 25…
Mental health workshops at New Tredegar
The White Rose Centre in New Tredegar will play host to a range of taster sessions and workshops to raise awareness of World Mental Health Day on Thursday October 10.One in four…