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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.

Dr Henk Swanepoel

What is anxiety and how to treat it

Our Lead Neuropsychologist at Cygnet Brunel, Dr Henk Swanepoel, answers some common questions about anxiety, including some tips for how to manage the condition if you find yourself experiencing its symptoms.

Members of the Deaf Services team at Cygnet Hospital Bury. From left to right; Clare Shard (Head of Interpreting Services), Tracy Gibson (BSL Interpreter), Jackie Maxim (BSL Interpreter) and Trevor Borthwick-Hare (Translation Specialist).

The challenges facing deaf people with mental health struggles

This week is Deaf Awareness Week and in this blog experts from Cygnet Hospital Bury, which provides specialist mental health support to deaf people, shed light on why members of the deaf community are more prone to mental health conditions and how treatment is adapted.

Transgender Day of Visibility

Transgender Day of Visibility takes place on March 31st each year to celebrate Trans and non-binary people. In our latest blog, Aaron Bergin, co-chair of Cygnet's LGBTQ+ Network, shares their reflections both on the importance of this day and how you can be an Ally to the Trans community.

My Life with Autism

Flo was diagnosed with autism when they were 18-years-old and this World Autism Acceptance Week, they answers our questions about what is to like to live with autism, both the challenges and the benefits, and how they want to live in a world where differences are embraced and celebrated.

How to get a good night’s sleep

This week is Sleep Awareness Week, a time for us to recognise sleep as a crucial part of our health and well-being. In this blog we share a number of tips on how to get a good night's sleep.