One year on and Lochaber Mindfit is going strong
The volunteer led mental health support group is nearing its first birthday and, since August 5 2019, has had 50/60 brave members of the community walk through its doors in search of support.
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Mental health matters, with Nic Goddard
The workshop took more of a discussion group format than a slideshow, with participants sharing their own concerns and stories about life during the lockdown and the current easing of restrictions.
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New children’s book tackles lockdown loneliness
Bunny on the Moon doesn’t mention the coronavirus or lockdown but it was written, by Helensburgh-based author Isla Wynter, with the current situation in mind.
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Lochaber Hope offers online services for mental wellness
The mental wellbeing group is now offering as many services as they possibly can online or via a confidential phone call.
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Radio show brings mental health issues to the fore
Psychologist Marion Elkin-Greener is opening the door to discussion through her new programme on Oban FM.
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You need never be lonely on the Western Isles
Social isolation can get pretty bad at this time of year, but there will always be someone to talk to and small gestures like saying hello in the street can mean a lot.
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Lochaber Hope seeks volunteers to build an accessible skiff
The Workshop’s first project will help people learn new skills and provide an opportunity for self-improvement by building a skiff accessible to all.
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Words to the wise from the ‘man who jumped from a ferry’
Nick Ray opens up about his own mental health issues in order to help others.
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Thinking Green walks for mental health in Lochaber
A new walking group designed to encourage better mental health started this month in Fort William.