Mental health

Beth Moysey of Bungay has launched her own low cost counselling service

Health & Wellbeing

Woman starts low-cost counselling service 'to give back' after her own dark past

Three per cent of the Suffolk population will be asked about their mental health in a new survey

Three per cent of the Suffolk population will be asked about their mental health in a new survey

Suffolk's mental health to be examined in major survey

Suffolk residents are struggling with the effects of long Covid

Suffolk residents are struggling with the effects of long Covid

People in Suffolk struggle to sleep and exercise due to long-Covid

Dr Dan Poulter and Jayne Stevens, CEO of Suffolk User Forum has responded to the CQC's latest inspection of NSFT.

Dr Dan Poulter and Jayne Stevens, CEO of Suffolk User Forum has responded to the CQC's latest inspection of NSFT.

Suffolk's call for action to address mental health trust's 'inadequate' CQC

The Crisis Risk Support and Intervention Service (CHRIS) will help youngsters at their point of greatest risk

The Crisis Risk Support and Intervention Service (CHRIS) will help youngsters at their point of greatest risk

New mental health crisis service launched for Suffolk young people

'Madge', a multi-award winning author, is looking to break the Guinness World Record for the most amount of books signed in a day, to raise awareness for Children's mental health.

'Madge', a multi-award winning author, is looking to break the Guinness World Record for the most amount of books signed in a day, to raise awareness for Children's mental health.

World Record attempt for award winning mental health author

John Dugmore, chief executive of Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, said improving health and wellbeing would affect productivity more positively

John Dugmore, chief executive of Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, said improving health and wellbeing would affect productivity more positively

Improving health key to plugging Suffolk £4bn productivity gap

The restrictions imposed by the pandemic have caused a countywide 'collective trauma' impacting people's emotional wellbeing

The restrictions imposed by the pandemic have caused a countywide 'collective trauma' impacting people's emotional wellbeing

New £2.5million project to deal with 'collective trauma' caused by Covid

Dr Chris Hopkins preparing for the dancing doctor busk-athon in Lowestoft.

Dr Chris Hopkins preparing for the dancing doctor busk-athon in Lowestoft.

Devoted doctor, 93, to embark on dancing busk-athon in Lowestoft

If you need help and support, call Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust’s First Response helpline 0808 196 3494 or the Samaritans on 116 123.

If you need help and support, call Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust’s First Response helpline 0808 196 3494 or the Samaritans on 116 123.

'Failure' of Suffolk mental health service is feared behind rise in police crisis calls

Behind the Mask by Maisie Jones, which is being used as a poster to encourage conversations around mental health

Behind the Mask by Maisie Jones, which is being used as a poster to encourage conversations around mental health

Powerful poster campaign launched to encourage mental health discussions

More than 25,000 referrals have been made to the Suffolk Emotional Wellbeing Hub in just three years

More than 25,000 referrals have been made to the Suffolk Emotional Wellbeing Hub in just three years

25,000 referrals in three years for children's mental health support

NUA students KP Gill, Lois and Nadia Maria who have opened up about their experience with depression and antidepressants

NUA students KP Gill, Lois and Nadia Maria who have opened up about their experience with depression and antidepressants

'It was pills or nothing': Norfolk's reliance on antidepressants revealed

The pool at the Waveney Valley Leisure Centre in Bungay.

The pool at the Waveney Valley Leisure Centre in Bungay.

Lockdown easing

4 reasons why lockdown easing on May 17 makes this the perfect time to get a gym membership

Suffolk County Council has pledged more mental health support work post-Covid

Suffolk County Council has pledged more mental health support work post-Covid

Suffolk councillors pledge future mental health support

Ezra Hewing, head of education at Suffolk Mind, who is behind the book appeal

Ezra Hewing, head of education at Suffolk Mind, who is behind the book appeal

Mental health charity looks to give free books to thousands of children

Suffolk Constabulary has recorded a rise in mental-health related calls since the beginning of the pandemic

Suffolk Constabulary has recorded a rise in mental-health related calls since the beginning of the pandemic

Suffolk police see rise in mental health calls since start of pandemic

PACT has raised concerns over the metal health conditions some Suffolk children will have developed before they return to school

PACT has raised concerns over the metal health conditions some Suffolk children will have developed before they return to school

56,000 Suffolk youngsters at risk of developing mental health difficulties from Covid-19 impact

Campaigners in Suffolk have called for the Department for Health and Social Care to invest in mental health services for children

Campaigners in Suffolk have called for the Department for Health and Social Care to invest in mental health services for children

Plea for investment in children's mental health support

According to Rosedale Funeral Home, companies that offer bereavement support to staff are likely to recover more quickly from the emotional and financial impact of Covid-19.

According to Rosedale Funeral Home, companies that offer bereavement support to staff are likely to recover more quickly from the emotional and financial impact of Covid-19.

Call for better bereavement support at work

Beth Mosley from NSFT delivers one-to-one mental health support for youngsters in West Suffolk schools

Beth Mosley from NSFT delivers one-to-one mental health support for youngsters in West Suffolk schools

Calls to stop Suffolk youngsters in need of mental health support being called 'attention seekers'

Nikki Jefferson from Beccles has been waiting months for mental health support after trying to take her own life during lockdown

Nikki Jefferson from Beccles has been waiting months for mental health support after trying to take her own life during lockdown

'I reached breaking point': How Covid hit our mental health

A doctor prepares to administer a dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

A doctor prepares to administer a dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

Suffolk records 3,700 new cases in a week as rates continue to rise

'We're in this together' - Tips to fight off loneliness this Christmas

The Not Alone This Christmas campaign is encouraging Norfolk residents to reach out to those who might be struggling

The Not Alone This Christmas campaign is encouraging Norfolk residents to reach out to those who might be struggling

Send a Christmas card to remind loved ones they are not alone

East Bergholt Primary School pupils have been learning outside under canvas, in two large tipis put up to create extra learning space and help social distance Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

East Bergholt Primary School pupils have been learning outside under canvas, in two large tipis put up to create extra learning space and help social distance Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Schools given guidance packs to support pupils’ mental health after lockdown