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Ali Curtis

Back to School: Tips to Support Children’s Mental Health

Returning to school after the summer break can be a stressful time for young people. Plenty of children are going to feel anxious about the start of term, whether they are starting a new school or just moving up a year. Ali Curtis, our National CAMHS Nurse Lead, has helpfully answered some questions about what signs to watch out for in young people and how we can best support their mental health.

Dr Naresh Rasquinha

Supporting someone with suicidal thoughts

In this blog for World Suicide Prevention Day Dr Naresh Rasquinha, Chair of Cygnet’s Suicide Prevention Strategy Group, provides tips for supporting someone with suicidal thoughts.

Activity PRN – An Interview with Neil Barker

Neil Barker, Head of Occupational Therapy at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, recently completed a project titled: Activity PRN: Exploring Meaningful Occupation As and When Required On a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit.The project was successful in increasing the number of meaningful activities and the frequency of activity participation on the ward. Neil shares some key information about the project below.

Laura Storey

Learning Disabilities Week: Busting Myths

This week is Learning Disabilities Week and in this blog Laura Storey, the Registered Manager of Outwood, shares her views on life at the service, how different needs are catered for and how people with learning disabilities should never be underestimated.

Inclusivity in Cygnet Schools

June is Pride Month and Jayne Rowlands, Education Officer and Pastoral Lead at Excel & Exceed School, Cygnet Hospital Bury, has shared her insights on what Cygnet schools do to support LGBTQ+ inclusivity.

Matthew with his brothers

Meet our new Expert by Experience Carer Ambassador

In our latest blog Matthew McKenzie, Cygnet’s new Expert by Experience Carer Ambassador, speaks about the impact he hopes to make to the organisation to ensure carers voices are heard and that they continue to play an integral role in shaping the support provided to their loved one.

Lee Millington-Millar

Why I’m Driven To Improve Mental Health Care

This Mental Health Awareness Week, Lee Millington-Millar, one of our Experts by Experience, shares his reflections on his recovery journey, the support he received at Cygnet Hospital Taunton, and why he wants to give back to help others.