Devon chosen to be in one of the largest trials to improve mental health services for children
Devon County Council is one of only nine local authorities chosen to be part of a trial that aims to improve the mental health of children across the UK.
Tag Archives: mental health
Posted on: 7 February 2019 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Council takes action to increase the visibility of dangers of problem gambling
A Spotlight Review into the issue of problem gambling has been commended and endorsed by Devon County Council’s Cabinet this month, who will be incorporating recommendations from the report over the coming months, starting this week, to mark the national Responsible Gambling Week
Posted on: 1 November 2018 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
World Suicide Prevention Day – John Harvey talks frankly about suicide
John Harvey is a regular columnist for Exeter Life magazine, and was the former Exeter City Centre Manager and local councillor. He took part in the RealMenTalk campaign and is an advocate for mental health, having experienced depression himself.
Posted on: 10 September 2018 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
#RealMenTalk campaign features Devon men sharing their mental health experiences
A campaign which focuses on encouraging men to talk about mental health and tackle the stigma of poor mental health has launched in Devon, to mark the start of the national Mental Health Awareness Week.
Posted on: 17 May 2018 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Home Office awards £357,000 for Devon project tackling violence against women and girls
Devon County Council is to receive £357,000 to help combat domestic violence within the county. The fund will go towards a project aimed at ensuring people in positions of care are helped to identify early signs of domestic violence and giving them the knowledge of how to intervene.
Posted on: 23 August 2017 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
