We are looking for submissions for the next edition of our client newsletter, Write Mind. This edition will be published on Tuesday 23 March, which will mark one year since the UK first went into lockdown. We want to use this issue as a chance to recap on the past year.  We want to hear about […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 18th February 2021

Bradford Council’s Department of Public Health is running a survey to find out more about the LGBTQ+ experience of living or working in the Bradford District. Bradford has a rich and diverse community. LGBT+ History Month provides us with a welcome period of celebration, reflection and unity. The survey aims to help organisations in the […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 17th February 2021

The Bradford Literature Festival is hosting a series of creative writing workshops for registered Mind in Bradford clients. Renowned spoken word artist Polarbear will lead the workshops alongside our well-being practitioners. Polarbear has graced stages from Kuala Lumpur to Glastonbury and his work has featured on BBC Radio 1, 3 and 6. During the workshops, […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 16th February 2021

The Money Charity are running three finance workshops for registered Mind in Bradford clients in April. The workshops are free and will give advice and tips on how to better manage and understand your money. Each workshop will cover a different topic and will be held over Zoom. The workshop dates are: Friday 2 April, […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 15th February 2021

Our Maastricht Interview service has re-opened for referrals and self-referrals. The service is for anyone who hears voices or experiences paranoia and lives in Bradford or Craven. It offers one-to-one support over ten one-hour sessions. It uses a semi-structured questionnaire that has been designed by people who hear voices and mental health professionals. The aim […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 11th February 2021

Our CEO Helen Davey is hosting a monthly online catch-up session with registered clients. The session will be held on Thursday 25 February from 6pm to 7pm. This is a chance to find out more about what’s happening at Mind in Bradford and provide feedback on our services. To join the meeting hosted on Zoom, […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 9th February 2021

Project Coordinator Sophie recently spoke to BCB Radio about children and young people’s mental health in honour of Children’s Mental Health Week. This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week began on Monday 1 February, and aims to shine a spotlight on children and young people’s mental health. Sophie spoke to BCB presenter Richard Horsman on Tuesday […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 4th February 2021

This Children’s Mental Health Week, we want to raise awareness of the mental health services available for children and young people across the Bradford district. Children’s Mental Health Week is an annual awareness week which shines a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health. The week is organised by Place2Be and […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 4th February 2021

Today, Monday 1 February, marks the beginning of LGBT+ History Month. LGBT+ History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) history, which aims to promote equality and diversity for the benefit of the public. This is done by increasing the visibility of LGBT+ people by sharing their histories, lives […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 1st February 2021

Today we have launched our own take on the 2.6 Challenge! The 2.6 Challenge was developed to help UK charities replace lost income after the 26-mile London Marathon was cancelled. We think this challenge is a fantastic opportunity to raise much-needed funds, but also to encourage our supporters to take care of their mental health […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 27th January 2021