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.
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Lerags George dives into second part of swim challenge
George Gray and his three colleagues fly to Belfast for the second leg of their 4 Rivers Challenge for mental health.
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Call for more joined up thinking among mental health workers
Ewen’s Room education officer says there is a whole raft of education that’s needs to be done with the people running government departments.
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Oban musicians scale heights for charity
Five friends plan to take instruments and play at summit in memory of Frightened Rabbit former frontman Scott Hutchison