Support mental health. A lottery can offer the chance to win a prize. The Mental Health Lottery also has a clear charitable purpose: helping fund mental health services for people who need support. Every day, people experience anxiety, depression, trauma, isolation and other difficulties that can affect their relationships, work…...
Why Mental Health Support Matters in the North East of England
Mental health affects every part of life: our relationships, work, education, physical health and ability to feel connected to the people around us. Yet many people still struggle to find support when they need it. Across the North East of England, the need for accessible mental health care is especially…...
Happy 11th birthday, Anxious Minds.
The History of Anxious Minds: A North East Charity Built on Understanding Anxious Minds began with a simple belief: people should not have to face mental health difficulties alone, or wait until they reach crisis point before support becomes available. Founded in 2015, the North East mental health charity grew…...
Why Some People Hide Their Mental Health Struggles
Understanding why people conceal anxiety, depression and emotional distress, the hidden signs someone may be struggling, and why asking for help can sometimes feel harder than suffering in silence. Why Do So Many People Hide Their Mental Health Difficulties? Every day, people go to work, look after their families, meet…...
Affordable Counselling Services for the North East in Blyth, Wallsend and Online
A welcoming place to talk When anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma or relationship difficulties begin to affect everyday life, talking to someone can help. Yet the cost of private counselling, travel, work commitments or uncertainty about where to begin can make it feel difficult to take that first step. Anxious…...
Why Veteran Recovery Colleges Bring Real Change
How Anxious Minds combines professional support, lived experience and practical help Recovery colleges bring real change because they give people more than a place to talk about what is wrong. They offer a practical, welcoming route towards what could be different. For veterans and their families, that can mean rebuilding…...
Supporting Veterans and Their Families Affected by Cancer
You don’t have to face cancer alone Finding the right cancer support for veterans can make it easier to feel connected and supported. Anxious Minds and Team Solan Cancer Trust are creating a warm, welcoming group in Spennymoor for veterans, families and reservists affected by cancer a friendly place to…...
Why Prevention Is Better Than Crisis Intervention in Mental Health
When it comes to mental health, too many people still receive support only after things have become unbearable. They wait until anxiety is controlling everyday life. They wait until depression has taken away motivation, relationships and hope. They wait until trauma symptoms are affecting sleep, work and family life. They…...
Grief and Loss Counselling for Veterans and Families | North East
Grief and Loss Counselling for Veterans and Their Families Grief can affect every part of a person’s life. For veterans and military families, bereavement may be made even more difficult by experiences of military service, trauma, separation, survivor’s guilt and the pressure to remain strong for others. The death of…...
Employment Support for Veterans
Recruit4Good Leaving the Armed Forces can mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter, but moving from military service into civilian employment is not always straightforward. Veterans leave service with valuable experience, strong personal qualities and highly transferable skills. However, many struggle to explain their military background in language that…...
How to Recognise the Signs of a Mental Health Crisis
A mental health crisis can happen to anyone. It may build slowly over time, or it may happen suddenly after a traumatic event, relationship breakdown, bereavement, job loss, financial pressure, addiction relapse, or a period of overwhelming stress. For some people, a crisis can feel like they are losing control.…...
Why Waiting Lists Can Make Mental Health Worse
Across the UK, more and more people are reaching out for mental health support. Many are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, addiction, or suicidal thoughts. Taking that first step and asking for help can be incredibly difficult. But for too many people, the answer they receive is not…...
Why Community Charities Like Anxious Minds Are Vital to Mental Health Recovery
Mental health recovery does not happen in isolation. It happens in safe places, trusted relationships, supportive communities and services that understand the person behind the diagnosis. While clinical treatment, medication and NHS mental health services play an essential role, many people need more than appointments, assessments and short-term interventions. They…...
Mental Health Myths That Need to Be Challenged
Mental health affects every part of life. It shapes how we think, feel, cope, work, connect with others and manage difficult times. Yet despite growing awareness, many harmful myths still surround mental health. These myths stop people from asking for help, increase shame, fuel stigma and make recovery harder than…...
How to ask for help when struggling
Life often presents us with unexpected hurdles that can leave us feeling completely overwhelmed. It is perfectly natural to feel uncertain about your next steps during these difficult periods. Many people mistakenly believe that managing everything alone is the only way forward. However, reaching out for help is a profound…...
