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We regularly issue Press Releases that announce our good news stories, partnership details and upcoming projects.
Blog
Here you’ll find our Blog posts that include regular guest blogs from our supportive mental health community.
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Latest Posts
28Oct 20
Why fitness is a great anti-depressant.
Guest Blogger Joshua Parker tells us about how his fitness journey has acted as an anti-depressant to improve his mental health.
read more22Oct 20
Your Money and Mental Health
Strugging with your finances can affect on your mental health. Read our 5-step blueprint for coping in a crisis and information on where you can find further support for money worries.
read more12Oct 20
How our mood affects our food
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Sharon, explains how our mood can have an impact on our food.
read more08Oct 20
PRESS RELEASE: NEW mental health drop-ins for key workers and residents launch this weekend!
The Dolphin Shopping Centre and Dorset Mind have partnered together to offer drop-in mental health information sessions in the Eco Hub inside the Centre itself.
read more05Oct 20
World Mental Health Day 2020 – Greater Access For All
It’s World Mental Health Day on the 10th Oct. With the Covid-19 pandemic causing more mental health problems, now is the time to talk about mental health.
read more28Sep 20
Panic attacks & anxiety – Shout Out Loud Singer/Songwriter shares his struggles
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Sharon, explains how being in nature can be beneficial for your physical and mental wellbeing.
read more23Sep 20
Dorset Mind and New Body Fitness announce new partnership
Dorset Mind & New Body Fitness partner to promote the benefits of fitness for improving mental health and creating a positive mindset.
read more22Sep 20
How I use running as therapy
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Helen, shares her story about how she uses running to help her physical and mental health.
read more20Sep 20
PRESS RELEASE: BRAND NEW Surf and Yoga wellbeing programme SELLS OUT in days!
Dorset Mind partners with Resurface to provide an affordable 12-week surf & yoga course aimed at adults 30+ who want to improve their mental wellbeing.
read more14Sep 20
For the love of nature
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Sharon, explains how being in nature can be beneficial for your physical and mental wellbeing.
read more09Sep 20
PRESS RELEASE: Local charity issues 5-step plan for World Suicide Prevention Day
Emergency services personnel and members of the public who experienced stress and other issues during the pandemic are to benefit from free mental health workshops.
read more03Sep 20
Empty nest syndrome
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Marie, shares her tips to help fill the void when your child moves out of home for school.
read more03Sep 20
PRESS RELEASE: Police and Crime Commissioner funds FREE mental health sessions
Emergency services personnel and members of the public who experienced stress and other issues during the pandemic are to benefit from free mental health workshops.
read more01Sep 20
Back to school
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Lucy, shares tips to help manage young peoples mental health when returning back to school.
read more24Aug 20
How I coped with anxiety during Covid-19
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Joanne, shares her personal story of how she coped with her anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic.
read more17Aug 20
How to cope with Negative News Overload
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Lucy, shares top tips to help you put positive strategies in place for a healthy media consumption.
read more12Aug 20
How being in nature can help your mental health
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Sharon, shares how being in nature can help your physical and mental health.
read more10Aug 20
Lockdown and anxiety – my story
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Laura, shares her personal experience of lockdown and anxiety including how she managed her mental health throughout.
read more03Aug 20
Coming out of lockdown and what I have learnt
In this week's blog, our guest blogger, Vanessa, share what she has learnt during lockdown that helps her physical and mental health.
read more31Jul 20
Exercise as a coping mechanism
In this week's blog, our guest blogger, Jade, shares her personal experience of using exercise as a coping mechanism during lockdown.
read more27Jul 20
How has Maslow’s ‘Hierarchy of Needs’ been tested during Covid-19?
In this week's blog, our guest blogger, Gayleen, discusses how Maslow's 'Hierarchy of Needs' has been tested during Covid-19.
read more24Jul 20
Staying active, staying healthy and staying safe
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Manny, shares his top tips to help you stay active, healthy and safe when getting your fitness back on track.
read more20Jul 20
3 rules to live by when you have anxiety
In this week's blog, our guest blogger, Viki, shares her personal experience with anxiety and explains her golden 3 rules to live by when you have anxiety.
read more17Jul 20
Have you changed your fitness routine during lockdown?
In our latest blog our guest blogger, James, Head Coach at E-Motion Fitness, shares how lockdown has helped change his fitness routine.
read more13Jul 20
Isolation and Loneliness
In our latest blog our guest blogger, and Income Generation & Marketing manager, Dee, shares the actions we can take to combat isolation and loneliness.
read more12Jul 20
PRESS RELEASE: The June 500
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Paul shares why it's so important to stay mentally and physically active during lockdown.
read more06Jul 20
The power of kindness
In our latest blog our guest blogger, Sharon the power kindness has to calm our minds during challenging times.
read more29Jun 20
Finding the balance in my LGBTIQ+ identity
In our latest blog our guest blogger and young ambassador, Alice, shares her personal story to find the balance in her LGBTIQ+ identity
read more22Jun 20
Tips to help anxious minds sleep
In our latest blog our guest blogger, Gayleen, shares her top tips to help anxious minds sleep.
read more15Jun 20
Eating disorders: myths and misconceptions
In our latest blog our guest blogger, Lucy, shares 5 common myths surrounding eating disorders and the evidence dispelling them.
read more04May 20
PRESS RELEASE: My Dorset Mind
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Paul shares why it's so important to stay mentally and physically active during lockdown.
read more02Apr 20
The positive spin on a tough time
During this uncertain time, we can often focus on the negative things. In our latest post, our guest blogger shares his positive spin on a tough time.
read more22Mar 20
When Mother’s Day is a challenge
In our latest blog, we wanted to share some of the reasons why you shouldn't over-buy medical supplies if you're not unwell.
read more18Mar 20
PRESS RELEASE: NEW online support announced
Local mental health charity Dorset Mind has just announced online its plans to adapt their current range of support for people and organisations in Dorset.
read more27Oct 20
Furlough is ending – how will you look after your/your employees mental health?
Are you an employer or employee being affected by the Government’s furlough scheme is coming to an end soon? If so, please read on.
read more