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Joe's story: The best version of myself

13th May 2025

Joe shares how her training as a peer volunteer with West Sussex Mind has helped her find community and fulfillment after a difficult journey with her own mental health
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Community is the bedrock of mental health

12th May 2025

In this wide-ranging interview for Mental Health Awareness Week, Tim Fooks, the new High Sheriff of West Sussex, reflects on the importance of community for sustaining mental wellbeing and why stigma around mental health remains a barrier to support
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Minds Matter Event concert raises over £1,000 for West Sussex Mind

6th May 2025

On Saturday 12 April Minds Matter Event hosted its third annual music concert which featured performances from great local musicians and speakers talking about the importance of mental health awareness and support
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Simon's take on our strategy 2025-2030

29th April 2025

Our peer volunteer Simon gives his lived experience take on our new strategy and the importance of tackling mental health stigma
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Building resilient communities together: our strategy 2025-2030 is live!

24th April 2025

We're proud to share our new co-produced strategy
Stress Awareness Article

Stress and your body: Understanding the physical toll of mental health struggles

15th April 2025

Mental health and physical wellbeing are fundamentally interconnected, often influencing each other in ways we might not immediately recognise. For people living with different types of mental health challenges, the physical symptoms that result from being stressed can be sudden, scary and debilitating