Stigma surrounding mental health is still preventing people from South Asian communities accessing support, according to a special report. Mind in Bradford and Leeds Mind held a series of focus groups with residents from British South Asian backgrounds to find out their thoughts, experiences and ideas around mental health. As well as stigma, shame, guilt […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 15th October 2021

Our CEO Helen Davey is hosting an online catch-up session with registered clients. The session will be held on Friday 22 October from 4pm to 5pm. This is a chance to find out more about what’s happening at Mind in Bradford and provide feedback on our services. All service users are welcome to attend. To […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 12th October 2021

Yesterday, our SMI Programme Manager Masira Hans spoke to BCB Radio to mark World Mental Health Day. The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day was Mental Health in an Unequal World. Masira responded to this theme and spoke about the work we are doing to better understand the inequalities, mental health issues and […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 11th October 2021

You can now read the latest edition of our client-led newsletter Write Mind which marks today’s World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is an annual event which provides an opportunity for us all to focus on achieving good mental health, and to raise awareness of the struggles we can all have with our […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 10th October 2021

We’re asking people to Do One Thing to join the fight for better mental health this World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day, on Sunday 10 October, is held annually and provides an opportunity for us all to focus on achieving good mental health.  It is a time to raise awareness of the struggles […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 7th October 2021

As World Mental Health Day 2021 approaches, we have launched a challenge to get people involved with awareness-raising and fundraising ahead of the day. World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It takes places on 10 October. In the week leading up to […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 28th September 2021

We are starting new football sessions in partnership with Goals and Get Out Get Active (GOGA). The sessions will be held every Tuesday, 4pm-6pm, for 12 weeks. They will start on Tuesday 12 October and will be held at Goals Bradford. There will be a community football group and a walking football group to choose […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 27th September 2021

We are starting a new Women’s Wellness group in conjunction with Together Women. The group will be held face-to-face every Friday, 12pm-1:30pm, for six weeks. The group will start on Friday 1 October and will be held at Together Women, Carlisle Business Centre. The group will look at issues faced by women in Bradford that […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 21st September 2021

Energetic employees from life sciences company Broughton are notching up miles on land and water to fundraise for Mind in Bradford. Workers from the business’s sites in Earby and Skipton have pledged to take part in our 600 Mile September challenge – with one remote employee even taking part from India.    If that wasn’t […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 16th September 2021

MindLine Trans+ is now open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening 8pm – midnight. MindLine Trans+ is a UK-wide service run by Bristol Mind, offering a confidential, non-judgemental space. Their trained listeners identify as trans or non-binary and can offer emotional support and signposting.  They are now pleased to be operating an additional Wednesday evening […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 16th September 2021