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  • Former professional boxer Tony Bellew is star guest on Edge Hill’s new podcast

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    World famous former professional boxer Tony Bellew will feature on the next episode of Edge Hill University’s new podcast to mark World Mental Health Day.

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  • Supporting mental health through exercise: why safe and effective practice matters

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    Professor Andy Smith discusses how his research, and the work of his colleagues, is informing guidance from leading mental health organisations.

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  • Sport and exercise science student wins scholarship for inspiring others to get physically and mentally fit

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    A sport and exercise science student whose passion for fitness has inspired others to improve their physical and mental health has been awarded an Edge Hill University scholarship. 

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  • VOTE NOW: Edge Hill University team shortlisted in Knowledge Exchange Awards for partnership work

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    Edge Hill University’s Knowledge Exchange team has won an award nomination for its partnership with the University of Salford.

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  • Nursing graduate’s personal experience inspires her to improve mental health support for others  

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    Nursing graduate Jade Ainsworth aims to improve public mental health support, spurred on by her own experience of struggling support services.

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  • Psychology experts find there’s “not enough evidence” to link social media use to mental health problems in young people

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    Psychology experts in the UK and US have found there is “not enough evidence” to link social media use to mental health problems like anxiety and depression in young people.

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  • Edge Hill University awarded £2.5m to tackle mental health conditions in children and young people

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    Edge Hill University has been awarded £2.5million to expand its expert research into the mental health of children and young people.

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  • Community mental health and wellbeing hub wins top education award

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    A mental health and wellbeing hub co-developed by Edge Hill University researchers has won an Educate North Award ­­– one of the most prestigious awards in education.

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  • PhD researcher whose personal loss fuelled passion for suicide prevention takes research mission around the world

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    An Edge Hill University PhD researcher who lost her brother to suicide is pursuing her passion to improve mental health support by working with experts around the world.

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