Mental Health

From left: Jamie Lister, outreach and engagement coordinator at Space, James Fildes, founder of Space, and Matt Moore from Sunderland Quakers

'Coffee for a good cause' - what to expect from Space

Space Cafe will open in November in Sunniside

Men's mental health organisation to open coffee shop at historic site

City Hall Sunderland.

Mackem Community Event returns after hundreds attend first date

Sunderland players Dan Ballard, left, and Luke O'Nien, right, with the Together Against Suicide team.

MOTD to include SAFC's Together Against Suicide initiative

The IMHA are committing to putting lived experience at the centre of designing and developing care

Ad Feature IMHA backs lived experience in mental healthcare reform

The quotes were made using reverse graffiti, and appear on pavements across London

Only one in 10 Brits feel comfortable checking on someone's wellbeing

Smartphones can expose children to risks including cyberbullying, scams, inappropriate content and privacy issues.

7 risks to check before your child gets a phone

Representatives from organisations across the city at the Stand up to Suicide Charter signing event.

Some of city's biggest organisations pledge to tackle suicide

Northern Daughters.

Emerging Sunderland girl band Northern Daughters enjoy busy summer

The Own My Life programme has been taking place in Sunderland.

Survivors of domestic abuse get "life changing" support on new course

Leon Pattinson with his daughter August.

Friends memory walk for much loved Leon to raise money for daughter, 2

The UK has the worst mental health in Europe and the third worst in the world

UK worst in Europe for mental health

Sonia Strong with one of her art exhibitions

Sunderland artist creates series of chill music

Deborah Burns striking art work

Seaham artist channels grief to create sparkling diamond artworks

Betsy Jenny celebrate 5 years with owner Steve Lynn and his team.

The cafe which serves up counselling as well as home-cooked classics

Vinnie passionately believes more needs to be done to help those struggling with mental health problems

Vinnie Jones blasts tech for fuelling mental health struggles
Hollywood A-lister Vinnie Jones has criticised 'addictive' technology for fuelling children’s mental health struggles.
Charlie Bayliss

Hussain Manawer wrote a poem capturing the realities of caring for ourselves and others as part of AXA Health's Cover that Cares campaign.

More than a third of the sandwich generation feel overlooked

Musician Liam White is launching his EP at Ship Isis in June.

Artist whose music helped him navigate grief to host city pub gig

One in eight young people are not in education or employment

Ad Feature Occupational therapists are the 'missing link' to help unemployment

Nat Hardy with her exhibition

Artist draws on experiences with alcoholism for new exhibition

The survey goes far beyond finances, with respondents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious when faced with money worries

More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help

Pennywell House Approved Premises. Inset, HM Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones CBE.

Greater understanding needed after probation housing attack

Royal Artillery Bombardier Nadine Askew, 31.

Coroner rules soldier took her own life after fight with colleague

Why Sunderland have temporarily changed their iconic crest outside the Stadium of Light

Why Sunderland have temporarily changed their crest outside the SoL

Sitting balls improve your posture and encourage movement - and they’re cheaper than you might think

Office gadgets designed to improve posture and wellbeing from £30

Poundland, Market Square Sunderland.

Burglar caught breaking into city centre Poundland store

Elderly residents feel like "prisoners" after lift goes unrepaired
“The lift has been broken five times in five months”
Neil Fatkin

Ever tried working on a Sitting Ball? You really should

Desk wellness gadgets that could transform your day from under £30

Northern Saints Church of England Academy headteacher Rachel Heaney and pupils at the school give a thumbs up to their latest Ofsted report.

Here's why staff at this school were in tears after Ofsted inspection

Right to left: Councillor Michael Butler, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Child Poverty and Skills at Sunderland City Council and Iain Kirkup from Together for Children at the former farmhouse which is being converted into a Complex Needs Hub.

We're converting a farm house into an 'innovative' children's home

Jason Rogers spent three nights in police cells.

Son's prison warning after breaching restraining order by visiting mam

Voters of the awards will have the chance to win a donation to their favourite charity.

Ad Feature Voting opens for 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards with £100k prize fund

Over half of the UK’s new mothers reported feeling a loss of identity.

Ad Feature Three in four UK mothers experience 'role confusion' after childbirth

Mike Wardley performed his first headline show at The Stand comedy club in Newcastle.

Meet the comic who's using the power of comedy to help mental health

Douglas Day.

Sunderland man assaulted ex after drinking session in graveyard

New Sunderland girl band Northern Daughters

Meet the girl band on a mission to inspire and support other girls

Josh Eyre taking part in his charity boxing bout.

Sunderland man's charity boxing bout after friend took his own life

James getting into his dance routine.

Well done, but I bet you were cold in that dress

James Revell and friend Bradley Moody with the cheque for SANE.

James dons female Santa outfit and gets dancing in the streets

Rapist Connor Morrison

Sexual abuse left me feeling deeply unsafe and confused

The members of the Banks Group's Better Health At Work team (from left) Becky Styles, Laura-Jane Foster, Sarah Carr and Jamilah Hassan

Banks Group in peak condition with Better Health At Work Awards reaccreditation ...

Chloe Warwick.

Woman who robbed vulnerable neighbour jailed

Kevin Bond

Man found with clown mask and crossbow near hospital grounds jailed

North East Ambulance Service staff are to get support with their mental wellbeing.

Autistic ambulance staff to get wellbeing support thanks to donation

Micky Hazard after unveiling the Suicide Prevention Bench.

Spurs legend returns to home city to unveil Suicide Prevention Bench

Denise Welch (centre) at the opening of her new counselling service.

I've been in their shoes says Denise after opening counselling service

The mental health services for older people team at the Old Vicarage in Seaham.

New autism hub piloted in Seaham to reduce assessment waiting times

Royal Artillery Bombardier Nadine Askew, 31.

Inquest hears soldier's death by suicide was after fight

The incident took place at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

Court hears how man wrapped legs around a Sunderland A&E doctor’s neck

The hearing took place at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

Sunderland man suffering mental health distress threatened to shoot

Town End Farm Academy hosted a Brunch with the Boys event to support men's mental health.

Town End Farm's Brunch with the Boys to support dads' mental health

76% of business owners reported that their mental health has directly suffered as a consequence of chasing unpaid invoices.

Ad Feature Survey reveals hidden toll of late payments on UK business owners

The clocks going forward or backwards can interrupt sleep patterns, experts say

The impact the clocks changing has on you - what the science says

Ashbrooke School

City special school recognised at prestigious national awards ceremony

October is Menopause Awareness Month and WeightWatchers is helping support women’s health and wellbeing

October is Menopause Awareness Month

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