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Supporting a sibling with an eating disorder: what I wish I had known

24th February 2025

For this year's Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Lara blogs about supporting her twin sister Katy who was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa in her early teens. She also offers advice for other family members seeking to support a loved one
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Jo's story: "the group is like family to me"

12th February 2025

Jo struggled with her mental health when her twins were born prematurely and with heart conditions. Subsequently Jo had postnatal depression after giving birth to her son Grayson. But since seeking support with Families in Mind, she has found community with a group that feels "like family"
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Fundraising creatively

4th February 2025

We spoke to local artist Clare Buckle about her recent art exhibition fundraiser, her own personal experience of mental health and why she chose to support our work
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Children's Mental Health Week 2025: know yourself, grow yourself

3rd February 2025

It's Children's Mental Health Week from 3 to 9 February, shining a light on children and young people’s mental well-being. Find out more about this year's theme and the support and training we offer for children and young people and their parents and carers
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Sign up for our Shoreham photography walk

7th January 2025

Join us for a guided group walk at Shoreham Port on Saturday 8 February and receive professional photography guidance as you visit this iconic piece of West Sussex coastline
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Amy's story: Regaining clarity to cope

16th December 2024

Increasing pressure from her caring responsibilities left Amy mentally and physically exhausted. Add to this chronic back pain and the pressure to keep going – and Amy felt near breaking point. But a referral to our mental health support worker in her GP surgery helped to turn Amy’s situation around