On 11 October we launched our brand new campaign, Everyday, which aims to shed a light on the hard work that goes on behind the scenes every single day to help those who are suffering from mental health problems.
In addition, we also want to show that it takes more than one day to tackle the mounting mental health issues in this country - from rising suicide rates to increasing wait list times for children.
We are here every day for people who need help - are you?
Students are waiting up to 12 weeks to access help from their university, new data obtained by Sir Norman Lamb has revealed. There are fears that the mental health of students who are waiting for help could deteriorate further during...
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We are very happy to announce that the Hub of Hope will be signposted to in the sign-off on all stories relating to mental health and suicide on the Independent website. The Hub of Hope offers users the opportunity to...
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NHS Southern Health Foundation Trust has today launched a new initiative called LIFE card — a credit card sized card which has emergency contacts on to give to an individual who is having a mental health crisis or is suicidal....
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It’s been a busy year for us here at Chasing the Stigma. Not only has our online mental health database, the Hub of Hope, become the most comprehensive national directory of mental health services in the country, with over 140,000...
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People are taking an average of 4 mental health days a year off work — but are lying to their bosses about the reason for the absence for fear of being judged, sacked or demoted. New research, carried out by...
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We are very happy to announce that Liverpool City Council’s cabinet and senior leadership — which includes the Mayor and CEO — have been trained in mental health response through our Ambassador of Hope training programme. The programme is a...
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After partnering with us over the past year to deliver the Ambassador of Hope training programme to all 700 members of its staff, the Regenda Group is now coordinating a climb up Mount Snowdon to raise money for us on...
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We are happy to announce that almost 700 members of staff at The Regenda Group have completed our Ambassador of Hope training programme. The programme is a fully Ofqual accredited 20-minute training programme which provides training to staff on how to help...
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A big thanks to Rosie Clough, who raised a total of £510 for us by doing Tough Mudder in Yorkshire at the end of July! Rosie decided to fundraise for Chasing the Stigma after hearing Jake, our founder, speaking at...
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In just under one month’s time, Paddy and Rich will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to raise money and awareness for Chasing the Stigma. Paddy and Rich will set off up the mountain on 22 August — and it...
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On Sunday 11 August, a Family Fun Day at Firwood Bootle Cricket Club is being hosted to raise money for us! From 10am - 4pm there will be many activities, including a raffle and tombola, a bouncy castle, food stalls...
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A new study has found that people who suffer from mental health problems face a life expectancy gap of around 20 years compared to those who do not, regarding it as a ‘human rights scandal’. Although it has been understood...
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