New training dates live, including 2 brand new courses
Autism & Mental Health and the Suicide Awareness Seminar join our growing list of renowned mental health training programmes.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2023
Some advice on how to spot early warning signs of suicidal thoughts, and how to speak to someone and offer support.
New batch of courses and workshops for late 2023, early 2024
Upcoming courses cover topics including self-care and compassion, trauma, women’s mental health, and anxiety. Dates are available in Plymouth and North Devon.
Plymouth Harbour 10K 2023 — Road closure information
The Parade and Basket Ope, Plymouth will be closed on Sunday 10 September 2023 between 7:00am and 12:00 noon.
A shoutout to this year’s Plymouth Harbour Runs sponsors and partners
We’d like to thank the local businesses who are making the Plymouth Harbour Runs possible.
Devon — Support #YourLocalMind this Local Mind Week
There’s so much more we can do. Help us do more locally for mental health by supporting #YourLocalMind today.
Devon Mind has been awarded the Mind Quality Mark 2021—24
The standard demonstrates that we are a well-run organisation delivering safe, life-changing support for people with mental health problems.
Plymouth Harbour Runs 2023/24 now open for signups!
This year’s editions of the popular 10K and half marathon running challenges will take place on Sunday 10 September 2023 and Sunday 17 March 2024, respectively.
Devon Mind forges an exciting new partnership with the Donkey Sanctuary!
We are pleased to announce that we are partnering with the Donkey Sanctuary to offer service users new ways of supporting their mental health.
What helps your anxiety? — Responses from Devon Mind staff
We asked our staff: What approaches do you use #ToHelpMyAnxiety? Hopefully some of the responses can help others to deal with their feelings.
Looking after your mental health whilst worrying about money
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we felt that it was important to highlight the impact money worries can have on our mental health, to help ensure that no one feels alone during these challenging times.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
Anxiety is the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, so we’re sharing some information, advice, and tips for managing feelings of anxiety.
Stress Awareness Month — How stress can lead to mental ill health
Information and tips on how to identify and better manage our stress levels, reducing the risk of mental ill health.
Plymouth Harbour Half raises £19,000 — total with 10K now £34,000!
Over 300 people signed up for our inaugural half marathon, raising almost £20,000 for Devon Mind and the Chestnut Appeal.
BLOCK Plymouth selects Devon Mind as its Charity of the Year!
We’re excited to be partnering with the co-working space located at the beautiful Royal William Yard during 2023.
Healthy ageing toolkit launched as part of the European HAIRE project
The project, focused on Healthy Ageing through Innovation in Rural Europe, is wrapping up with a final conference hosted by the University of Exeter next week.
Volunteer programme back open, dates live for information sessions
We’re looking for support volunteers who can help us deliver the best groups, courses and workshops possible to people experiencing mental health problems.
Thanks to PKF Francis Clark in Exeter for raising over £4,000!
The firm of chartered accountants and business advisers in Exeter supported Devon Mind during 2020, 2021 and 2022, raising a total of £4,291 for local mental health services.