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BBC News
16-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Woking guides launched for Mental Health Awareness Week
A mental health care provider in Surrey has launched guides to help people improve their wellbeing as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May).Woking-based Cygnet has launched the four free guides to give advice on mental health, job search resilience and workplace mental health Erica De Lange, regional director of psychology at Cygnet, said the guides aimed to "reduce stigma, encourage early intervention, and provide straightforward strategies to promote resilience and recovery"."Understanding the signs of mental health difficulties is the first step. But we also need tools to help us respond, as individuals, employees, and leaders," she added. Cygnet also has a 62-bed hospital in Woking that provides a range of mental health De Lange said: "Whether you're navigating your own mental health, supporting a loved one, or leading a team, these guides offer clear, compassionate advice that can make a real difference and could be the first step towards better wellbeing for yourself or someone you care about." If you have been affected by any of the issues in this article, you can visit the BBC's Action Line.
Scotsman
15-05-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Cygnet Launches four guides to support Mental Health Awareness Week
In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, Cygnet, which supports men and women with learning disabilities in Dundee, has launched a series of four expert-led guides designed to provide individuals and organisations with essential tools for better mental wellbeing. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... These free resources offer practical advice on common mental health conditions, job search resilience, and workplace mental health strategies for both employees and employers. The guides, developed by psychologists at Cygnet Health Care, include: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad An insight to common mental health disorders - Outlining symptoms, causes, and treatment options for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Dr Erica De Lange speaks on the four mental health guides. Rebuilding confidence while job searching - Offering support and encouragement to those navigating unemployment or career changes. An employee's guide to looking after mental health at work - Providing actionable steps for managing stress, setting boundaries, and seeking help. An employer's guide to protecting the mental health of your workers - Helping leaders foster a culture of openness, support, and psychological safety. Cygnet was established in 1988 and since then has developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. Dr Erica De Lange, Regional Director of Psychology at Cygnet Health Care, emphasised the importance of accessible mental health resources during this national campaign. She said: 'Mental Health Awareness Week is a crucial reminder that we all have a role to play in supporting mental wellbeing, whether that's looking after ourselves, supporting a colleague, or building healthier workplaces. These guides are designed to be practical and empowering, meeting people wherever they are on their mental health journey. 'Mental health challenges continue to rise across the UK, with stress, anxiety, and burnout now among the leading causes of workplace absenteeism. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The guides we have produced at Cygnet aim to reduce stigma, encourage early intervention, and provide straightforward strategies to promote resilience and recovery. 'Understanding the signs of mental health difficulties is the first step. But we also need tools to help us respond, as individuals, employees, and leaders. These guides are a step towards making that knowledge and support more widely available.' Cygnet Wallace Hospital, on Americanmuir Road, Dundee, is a 10 bed specialist high dependency complex care service providing assessment and treatment for individuals with learning disabilities, with or without autistic spectrum disorder, as well as complex needs and behaviours. Dr De Lange added: 'We are really proud to be part of the local Dundee community, as we are across all areas where we have services. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I would encourage all local Dundee residents and employers to read the guides during Mental Health Awareness week. 'Whether you're navigating your own mental health, supporting a loved one, or leading a team, these guides offer clear, compassionate advice that can make a real difference and could be the first step towards better wellbeing for yourself or someone you care about.'
Leader Live
13-05-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Mold bases launch guides in Mental Health Awareness Week
The guides, by Cygnet, which supports men and women hospitalised with their mental health across the region, is designed to provide individuals and organisations with essential tools for better mental wellbeing. These free resources offer practical advice on common mental health conditions, job search resilience, and workplace mental health strategies for both employees and employers. Read more: North Wales hospitals have worst A+E waiting times in the country, figures show The guides, developed by psychologists at Cygnet Health Care, include: • An insight to common mental health disorders - Outlining symptoms, causes, and treatment options for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. • Rebuilding confidence while job searching - Offering support and encouragement to those navigating unemployment or career changes. • An employee's guide to looking after mental health at work - Providing actionable steps for managing stress, setting boundaries, and seeking help. • An employer's guide to protecting the mental health of your workers - Helping leaders foster a culture of openness, support, and psychological safety. Cygnet was established in 1988 and since then has developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. Read more: Pioneering Wrexham organisation hailed as blueprint for social care in Wales Dr Erica De Lange, regional director of psychology at Cygnet Health Care, emphasised the importance of accessible mental health resources during this national campaign. She said: "Mental Health Awareness Week is a crucial reminder that we all have a role to play in supporting mental wellbeing, whether that's looking after ourselves, supporting a colleague, or building healthier workplaces. These guides are designed to be practical and empowering, meeting people wherever they are on their mental health journey. "Mental health challenges continue to rise across the UK, with stress, anxiety, and burnout now among the leading causes of workplace absenteeism. Read more: Flintshire the first county in Wales to protect medical cannabis users "The guides we have produced at Cygnet aim to reduce stigma, encourage early intervention, and provide straightforward strategies to promote resilience and recovery. "Understanding the signs of mental health difficulties is the first step. But we also need tools to help us respond, as individuals, employees, and leaders. These guides are a step towards making that knowledge and support more widely available." Cygnet Delfryn House and Cygnet Delfryn Lodge, Mold, offer support to men and women who have been hospitalised with their mental health. Dr De Lange added: "We are really proud to be part of the Flintshire community, as we are across all areas where we have services. Read more: Gym duo invest thousands with the opening of new gym "I would encourage all local Flintshire residents and employers to read the guides during Mental Health Awareness week. "Whether you're navigating your own mental health, supporting a loved one, or leading a team, these guides offer clear, compassionate advice that can make a real difference and could be the first step towards better wellbeing for yourself or someone you care about." • The guides are now available to download for free via the Cygnet website at:
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cygnet launches free guides during Mental Health Awareness Week
Cygnet Health Care, which supports men hospitalised with their mental health in Blackburn, has launched four free guides to support Mental Health Awareness Week (May 12 to May 18). The guides offer practical advice on common mental health conditions, job search resilience, and workplace mental health strategies for employees and employers alike, and have been developed by psychologists at Cygnet. Dr Erica De Lange, regional director of psychology at Cygnet, said: "Mental Health Awareness Week is a crucial reminder that we all have a role to play in supporting mental wellbeing, whether that's looking after ourselves, supporting a colleague, or building healthier workplaces. "These guides are designed to be practical and empowering, meeting people wherever they are on their mental health journey. "Mental health challenges continue to rise across the UK, with stress, anxiety, and burnout now among the leading causes of workplace absenteeism. "The guides we have produced at Cygnet aim to reduce stigma, encourage early intervention, and provide straightforward strategies to promote resilience and recovery. "Understanding the signs of mental health difficulties is the first step. READ MORE: The Rock Box bar in Blackburn closes due to financial issues Meet the couple behind Blackburn's 'house of train signs' Residents in Blackburn joy at People's Postcode Lottery win "But we also need tools to help us respond, as individuals, employees, and leaders. "These guides are a step towards making that knowledge and support more widely available." Cygnet Fountains, on Pleasington Close, Blackburn, is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The guides are available to download via
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Now's Your Chance to Buy What Might Be History's Craziest Aston Martin
Aston Martin built exactly one copy of the V-8-powered Super Cygnet, and now, this hilarious creation is available for public sale for the first time. Listed via Aston Martin seller Nicholas Mee in the United Kingdom, the price is marked 'POA,' or price on application. The one-off Super Cygnet has 2,893 miles on it, all courtesy of the original buyer who commissioned it. Even the regular Cygnet was one of the most bizarre projects Aston Martin has ever taken on. Every Cygnet started life as a Toyota iQ, a Smart-esque two-seater, and it used the original powertrain in all but one of the 593 examples sold. The Toyota-sourced 1.3-liter four-cylinder sent the city car to 62 mph in 11.8 seconds when paired with the six-speed manual, or 11.6 with the CVT. It was monotonously slow. The Super Cygnet is proof that Aston knew how to make this little city car fun, though. A 4.7-liter V-8 used in the Vantage S replaced the dinky four-cylinder, and Aston paired this with its seven-speed automatic transmission. It sent 430 horsepower to the rear wheels, which required all sorts of engineering to tame. The front and rear subframes from the Vantage S were pulled for duty, including both the suspension and ABS system. Forged wheels are wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. Inside, Aston fitted a full roll cage and Recaro racing buckets. Curb weight stood at just 3,031 pounds. Thanks to the changes, the 0-60-mph time shrank to just 4.2 seconds, and its top speed ballooned to 170 mph. (That said, the fastest recorded speed anyone has taken it to is reportedly 155 mph.) Its design was unsurprisingly more upscale and fitting for an Aston Martin, too. The significantly wider track required a carbon composite widebody to be fitted. New front and rear fascias provided a totally new personality, and the dual exhaust exiting out the rear leaves little doubt to the beast lurking under its hood. Aston's Q division painted it in a pretty Buckinghamshire Green, and interior materials are a mix of Alcantara and carbon fiber. It even uses the Vantage's instrumentation. We'd suggest getting in touch with Nicholas Mee as soon as possible if you're interested in owning this wildly cool piece of Aston Martin history, as it's only scheduled to be open to inquiries until 6 p.m. local (England) time on February 28 — or 1 p.m. ET. Still, if you're really interested, we imagine they'll call you back if you leave a message with a string enough offer. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
