Press Releases ⋆ Dorset Mind Mental Health

19Oct 21

PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind wins £10,000 Movement for Good award

PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind has won a £10,000 Movement for Good award from Ecclesiastical Insurance Group for Key Worker Support.

07Oct 21

PRESS RELEASE: Charity Partners cycle over 140 miles to London for us!

PRESS RELEASE: Charity partners Edens Landscape cycle over 140 miles to London for charity to honour former colleagues.

12Jul 21

PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind launches low-cost counselling

PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind launches vital low-cost 1-2-1 counselling service as Dorset’s mental health remains uncertain after lockdown.

09Jun 21

PRESS RELEASE: Inspirational local entrepreneurs advocate benefits of exercise

PRESS RELEASE: Inspirational local entrepreneurs advocate benefits of exercise on mental health for new June 500 Challenge.

09Jun 21

PRESS RELEASE: New campaign “Light On” shines a light on mental health

PRESS RELEASE: New campaign “Light On” shines a light on mental health across Dorset to tackle stigma and change the way men talk.

15Apr 21

PRESS RELEASE: Celebrate Captain Sir Tom’s Achievements

PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind Supporters invited to celebrate Captain Sir Tom's achievements in special fundraising event over the May Bank Holiday.

18Feb 21

PRESS RELEASE: Vital Mental Health education for workers and employers launched

Local entrepreneurs, including our ambassador Ty Temel, announce a further £38,000 for men’s mental health in Dorset raised by The Step Up Challenge.

07Jan 21

PRESS RELEASE: Step Up Challenge Total Announced

Local entrepreneurs, including our ambassador Ty Temel, announce a further £38,000 for men’s mental health in Dorset raised by The Step Up Challenge.

07Dec 20

PRESS RELEASE: A ‘Marathon Journey’ against all odds

Dorset Mind Ambassador Andy Howe's 'Marathon' Journey to complete the London Marathon. New documentary announced to mark his achievement.

29Oct 20

PRESS RELEASE: ‘Move Your Mind’ – Get active and improve your wellbeing this January!

Move Your Mind is an exciting new challenge due to take place in 2021 with the aim of encouraging people to start the New Year by getting active and completing at least 30 minutes activity EVERY day in January.

08Oct 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.

06Oct 20

PRESS RELEASE: ‘Shout out Loud’ for World Mental Health Day

Dorset based singer/songwriter Keiran Knowles is due to release his second single, ‘Shout Out Loud’ at midnight 9th October.

23Sep 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.

20Sep 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.

09Sep 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.

03Sep 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.

26Aug 20

PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind secures Lottery funding

Dorset Mind, has been awarded sizeable funding from the National Lottery to help expand their support programme for young people’s mental health across Dorset.

12Jul 20

PRESS RELEASE: The June 500

The June 500, created by two local entrepreneurs and Personal Trainer raises over £42,000 for local mental health.

04May 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.

21Apr 20

PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind joins The 2.6 Challenge

Dorset Mind announces they are joining The 2.6 Challenge to encourage others to raise vital funds after the cancellation of many key fundraising events.

18Mar 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.

28Jan 20

PRESS RELEASE: New Mental Health Support Service Launches at Parkstone GP Practice

New free service called ‘Active Monitoring’ to launch in Parkstone GP surgery from Dorset Mind and Shore Medical. A 6 week programme of support developed and tested by Mind, has been designed to help people at an early stage of their difficulties, and to guide them through a journey of self-support. It is available to patients over 16 registered with Shore Medical.

20Jan 20

PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind & The Stable announce Keep Being You

Dorset Mind & The Stable announce Keep Being You.

10Dec 19

PRESS RELEASE: Local choir promotes wellbeing through the joy of singing

Local choir selects Dorset Mind as their chosen charity.

02Dec 19

PRESS RELEASE: Red January 2020 and what it means to Andy

Need help beating the January blues? Dorset Mind can help... Red January and what it means to Andy.

10Oct 19

Half Marathon Runner Features in the Bournemouth Echo

Chris Sheppard ran the Bournemouth Half Marathon over the weekend in aid of Dorset Mind.

10Oct 19

PRESS RELEASE: The Stable and Dorset Mind

The Stable's commitment to mental health - vital finds raised in partnership with Dorset Mind, empowering staff and customers to nurture their mental health.

09Oct 19

PRESS RELEASE: Every Mind Matters Campaign. Public Health England & Dorset Mind

Dorset Mind partners with Public Heath Dorset to promote mental health and wellbeing.

17Sep 19

PRESS RELEASE: Stuart Semple & Dorset Mind at Arts by the Sea

Stuart Semple to exhibit at arts by the sea festival in partnership with Dorset Mind.

09Sep 19

PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind’s first ever Charity Ball at AFC Bournemouth

Dorset Mind to host it’s first ever charity Black Tie Ball to generate support and raise funds for local mental health services.

07Feb 19

PRESS RELEASE: Time to Talk Day

Bournemouth, UK, Tuesday 5th February 2019. Pioneering local mental health charity, Dorset Mind, today announce its continual support for Time to Talk Day that takes place nationwide on Thursday 7th February 2019.

03Feb 19