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Tackling loneliness at university

September 27 2023
This autumn, with millions starting university, Stuart Andrew, Minister for Loneliness, launched a campaign to tackle the issue. Will it make a difference?
Clare Stafford
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Charlie Waller podcast: Stigma to Strength
September 27 2023
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BGC Charity Trading Day: a truly special event
September 13 2023
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Ofsted and mental health
September 11 2023
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Charlie Waller podcast: Stigma to Strength
We’re excited to share our new podcast series – Stigma to Strength. Episode 1 is all about Freshers Week at university.
September 27 2023
CWT Team
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Tackling loneliness at university
This autumn, with millions starting university, Stuart Andrew, Minister for Loneliness, launched a campaign to tackle the issue. Will i…
September 27 2023
Clare Stafford
BGC Charity Trading Day: a truly special event
The Trust was honoured to be chosen as one of the beneficiary charities for the annual BGC Charity Day in memory of employees who lost…
September 13 2023
CWT Team
Teacher teaching a junior school class
Ofsted and mental health
Charlie Waller schools trainer Sarah Ashworth shares her views on assessing schools and its effects on mental health.
September 11 2023
Sarah Ashworth
Not all facemasks and bubblebath!
Kyanne is 18 and sat her A-level exams this year. She talks about mental health and why she wanted to be a Charlie Waller ambassador.
August 01 2023
CWT Team
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Music and mental health
Many of us turn to music to help us through tough periods of our lives and celebrate good times. Mental health trainer Ian Macdonald ta…
July 18 2023
CWT Team
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How to support an autistic child's mental health
When your child is autistic, how can you help them thrive? Our Social Media Officer Sabita joined forces with her mum, Kitty, to share…
June 18 2023
Sabita Burke
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What is children's behaviour telling us?
A new report calls for a shift on how schools view children's behaviour. Our CEO is Vice Chair of the coalition that published it.
June 12 2023
Clare Stafford
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Protecting people in mental health crisis
If the Met Police only attend mental health calls where there's immediate threat to life, what's the impact on people in crisis?
May 31 2023
Clare Stafford
The more we talk, the more we find we’re not alone
Angela, our Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer shared her experience of anxiety with us for Mental Health Awareness Week.
May 15 2023
Tracey Gurr
Swimming 70k for mental health
Rob West, Guy Bowring and 13 others took on the Geneva 70k swimming relay to raise money for Charlie Waller. Rob shared the highlights…
January 30 2023
Natasha Austen
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Introducing our youth involvement team
Amplifying the voices of young people on mental health issues is central to our work. We'd love you to meet Alice and Haleem from our y…
December 21 2022
Alice Palmer
New mental health book for nurses
A new book by Charlie Waller trainer Dr Sheila Hardy offers guidance to nurses and allied healthcare professionals on supporting people…
December 08 2022
CWT Team
Supporting a young person with an eating disorder: Annie's story
Recent times have seen a surge in eating disorders. Our expert trainer, Jenny Langley, supports parents and carers to help their loved…
December 01 2022
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Young people with mental health problems: supporting parents and carers
The new NHS Digital report suggests one in four 17- to 19-year-olds in England had a probable mental health disorder in 2022. CEO Clare…
November 30 2022
Clare Stafford
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Mental health and the cost of living crisis: supporting children and young people
Many children and young people are affected by the cost of living crisis. We look at ways parents, carers and school staff can support…
November 01 2022
CWT Team
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Mental health and the cost of living crisis: how can workplaces help?
The cost of living crisis is still dominating the headlines and affecting people's mental health. Here we look at ways of supporting pe…
October 20 2022
CWT Team
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The cost of living crisis: What can colleges and universities do?
The growing cost of living crisis will have serious consequences for student mental health. Here's how, and what universities and colle…
September 16 2022
Tracey Gurr
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Suicide: The warning signs and how to support someone at risk
Find out how to spot the signs early to be able to offer your support and empathy
September 09 2022
Sabita Burke
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How to cope when your child can’t: 5 top tips
Some guidance on how to support yourself if your child is struggling
August 05 2022
Sabita Burke
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How to create a university mental health strategy that works
We're excited to launch a toolkit to help universities create an evidence-based, whole-university strategy to mental health!
June 09 2022
CWT Team
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Catering for mental health in the hospitality industry
Many people in the hospitality industry struggle with mental health problems. Our guest blogger, Sam Harrison, is a restaurateur and lo…
May 24 2022
CWT Team
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The last taboo? Talking about the menopause at work
Two of our trainers, Gemma and Penny, recount their experiences from going through the menopause to developing training for others stru…
May 18 2022
Penny Aspinall
Children, war and mental health
The people most affected by war are those caught up in it. However, it can also have a major impact on the mental health of people watc…
May 16 2022
Tracey Gurr
One Man and his Bike
Our supporters pursue extraordinary challenges for us. 23-year-old Connor Kelly is no exception, cycling from Paris to Istanbul in 50 d…
May 11 2022
CWT Team
The Voices of Young People
Here at the Charlie Waller Trust, young people are at the heart of what we do. We've created a series of short videos interviewing stud…
March 30 2022
CWT Team
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10 Winter Wellbeing Tips
Our top tips for on looking after your mental wellbeing in the winter months
January 14 2022
CWT Team
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Supporting a young person with an eating disorder: Sarah's story
Supporting a young person with an eating disorder: Sarah's story
January 14 2022
CWT Team
How will we stay mentally well in 2022?
Our CEO Clare Stafford looks back on the things that have made our work at the Charlie Waller Trust thrive over the past year and refle…
January 10 2022
Clare Stafford
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Jeremy Ellis' reflections on running 100 miles in a day
Charlie Waller supporter Jeremy Ellis looks back on his epic fundraising run...
November 22 2021
CWT Team
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Running 100 miles in a day - a mental and physical challenge
Charlie Waller supporter Jeremy Ellis reflects on how running helps his own mental wellbeing as he prepares to take part in the Autumn…
October 09 2021
CWT Team
Eating disorders: support for families
Our expert trainer Jenny Langley talks about the vital work she does with parents and carers of young people experiencing eating disord…
September 13 2021
Jenny Langley
Mental health has been thrust into the spotlight, but some stigma still lingers in the shadows.
One of our new interns, Eve, writes about her journey with grief and loss as a young person and what she has done to improve fellow sch…
August 11 2021
Sabita Burke
Down in the garden: can anything help when you lose someone to suicide?
Graeme Hannington shares the story of his son, Gordon, and finding strength and hope in music, nature and kindness.
March 30 2021
CWT Team
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Lost generation? Changing the narrative
CEO Clare Stafford talks about realism, hope and optimism for the future of young people’s mental health
March 09 2021
Clare Stafford
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Is the Coronavirus crisis causing a rise in mental health problems?
CEO Clare Stafford looks at the current picture of the mental health impact of Covid-19
January 28 2021
Clare Stafford
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Not taking exams is the biggest test of all
Rachel Welch discusses the impact of cancelling GCSE and A-level exams for a second time
January 24 2021
Rachel Welch
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Men and Depression
Recognising depression in men can be challenging but it’s the first step towards addressing a widespread issue.
July 22 2020
Penny Aspinall
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Time off work for my mental health - personal story
Earlier this year, Tracey had to take some time off work due to anxiety.
July 06 2020
Tracey Gurr
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Reflecting on privilege and mental wellbeing
In 2015, the NHS Constitution incorporated the concept of parity of esteem, the requirement to treat mental and physical health equally…
June 08 2020
Andy Caress
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Living with borderline personality disorder
You may not be aware of this, but May is BPD Awareness Month, and so it seemed an appropriate time to reflect upon my own experience li…
May 20 2020
Andy Caress
Gus Carroll
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I would like to share my story
24 February 2005 was the worst day of my life.
May 08 2020
Gus Carroll
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Young Muslims’ Mental Health – Reflections on Ramadan and COVID-19
Various studies have looked at the mental health impact of religiosity, and have identified that religious people are better able to co…
May 06 2020
Andy Caress
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Pets and mental wellbeing during lockdown
April was National Pet Month, a celebration of the positive impact of pet ownership for people throughout the UK.
April 13 2020
Andy Caress
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