Mental Health
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Inspirational mum and daughter celebrate “dream come true” graduation on the same day
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Mother and daughter Rachel Simcock and Charlotte Ingle have shared a truly special moment as they celebrated their graduations from Edge Hill University together.
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Angela Samata receives Honorary Doctorate from Edge Hill University for contribution to mental health
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Angela Samata, the renowned psychotherapist, broadcaster and mental health campaigner, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Edge Hill University in recognition of her profound services to mental health and the arts.
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World Champion boxer Tony Bellew honoured by Edge Hill University
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Former World Champion boxer Tony Bellew has received an Honorary Doctorate from Edge Hill University for his services to sport and mental health advocacy.
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Edge Hill arts centre becomes first in North West to host ‘This is Also Motherhood’ exhibition
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Edge Hill University’s Arts Centre has become the first venue in the North West to host ‘This is Also Motherhood’, a powerful exhibition exploring the realities of maternal mental health, strength and survival.
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From insight to impact: study mental health at Edge Hill University
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If you’re considering a future in mental health but aren’t sure where to begin, understanding your options is the first step. At Edge Hill University, we offer a wide range of courses led by experienced specialists in mental health education, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference.
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From struggling single mum to final‑year nursing student: Fastrack opens new doors for Chelsey
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Edge Hill University student Chelsey Oakes has shared her remarkable journey from unemployment and low confidence to the cusp of graduating as a mental health nurse.
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‘Suicide prevention is hope promotion’: PhD student’s landmark research reshapes new Edge Hill PGCE
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Edge Hill researcher Nina Smith and Three Dads Walking’s Mike Palmer discuss suicide prevention in the latest episode of the Edge Ahead podcast.
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Hope and honesty: CEO Jake Mills on turning a personal crisis into the UK's largest mental health directory
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This Blue Monday, the Edge Ahead podcast highlights the importance of men’s wellbeing with special guest Jake Mills. As the founder of Chasing the Stigma and the Hub of Hope, Jake shares his expertise on breaking the silence around mental health and the resources available to help those in need.
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Angela Samata shares her personal story of loss this National Grief Awareness Week
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To mark National Grief Awareness Week (2-8 December) Angela Samata, TedX speaker and Ambassador of Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide, has shared her experience of losing her husband Mark with Edge Hill podcast listeners.
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Mental health project for children wins significant government funding
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The Arts for the Blues programme, developed to support people with depression through creative arts, has been awarded funding by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
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