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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 15m

Bristol Rovers offers sensory packs for young fans
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Bristol Rovers offers sensory packs for young fans

Bristol Rovers Disabled Supporters Club have funded free sensory packs for young supporters.

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 3d

8 reasons why we should all walk more
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BBC Radio 4 - Don’t Tell Me The Score - 8 reasons why we should all walk more

'Walking is the best medicine,' as Prof Shane O’Mara explains to Simon Mundie.

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 9d

I was delighted to be a co-author on the final report of an important piece of mental health research - NEON (Narrative Experiences Online) - that I was involved with over the course of six years. You can now see what it was all about on my website.
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New Report on important Mental Health research

I was delighted to be a co-author on the final report of an important piece of mental health research that I was involved with over the course of six years. The NEON (Narrative Experiences Online) …

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 11d

Optimistic October calendar from Action for Happiness

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 15d

Centering Roma Voices
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Centering Roma voices - IHRA

How two museums are advancing remembrance of the genocide of the Roma by implementing the IHRA Recommendations

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 16d

Tips for coping with anxiety about change from Young Minds
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Tips For Coping With Anxiety About Change

Change can be scary, but it's a necessary part of life. Louisa, 17, shares her tips for coping with anxiety during periods of change and transition.

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 17d

What uni years taught me about diet and mental wellbeing
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What uni years taught me about diet and mental wellbeing

It’s tempting to turn to food and drink to get you through low moods and tiredness. But some foods work better than others. Here are a few tips.

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 27d

'Suicide prevention training helped me save a life' (Content Trigger Warning)
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'Suicide prevention training helped me save a life'

Railway worker Farhanah Emrith says the training helped her identify a vulnerable man in crisis.

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 28d

I found this immensely informative, powerful and challenging. I can relate to so much of what is shown in this film. In many ways, it's me as well. However, I'm always reminded that autistic people - as is the case for everybody - are unique as individuals.
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Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism

In this heartfelt journey of self-discovery, Christine McGuinness uncovers a hidden world of thousands of autistic women who, like her, have been ignored by science and society.

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Sep 11

Lockyer sees 'exciting opportunity' to buy Broncos
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London Broncos: Darren Lockyer sees 'exciting opportunity' to buy club

Potential London Broncos co-owner Darren Lockyer says he is excited by the impact the club could have as they target a Super League spot.

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Sep 10

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Content warning: this link mentions suicide and related content.
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Suicide - Mental Health UK

Content warning: this page mentions suicide and related content. Suicide is a cause of death. This page aims to provide an overview of suicide, highlight the facts and common misconceptions around su...

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Sep 10

Centre for Mental Health - new five-year strategy
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Our strategy - Centre for Mental Health

How we're working to eradicate mental health inequalities

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Sep 10

'Flintoff cricket lessons helped my mental health'
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Andrew Flintoff's Field of Dreams boosted girl's mental health

Madi says that before she met Andrew Flintoff she

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Sep 9

Early deaths of people with learning disabilities 'shocking'
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Early deaths of people with learning disabilities 'shocking'

People with learning disabilities die 20 years younger than those without, data shows.

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Sep 1

Self-Care September Calendar from Action for Happiness

Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Aug 20

What results day is like when you're neurodivergent - and how parents can help
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How to handle results day stress when you're neurodivergent

Three young people tell the BBC what support they would have liked during their recent results days.

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Aug 19

Campaign launched to improve county's mental health
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Campaign to improve Staffordshire's mental health launched

A council says the initiative will help to tackle increasing concerns around emotional wellbeing.

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Aug 19

Football tickets on prescription under new scheme
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Forest Green football tickets on prescription under new scheme

Free tickets will be given to patients in Gloucestershire to help alleviate symptoms of depression.

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Aug 19

Morecambe appoint first Sikh boss at professional club
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Ashvir Singh Johal: Morecambe appoint Sikh as youngest boss in top five tiers

Former Wigan and Como Primavera assistant manager Ashvir Singh Johal is appointed Morecambe boss.

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Aug 19

Fearless Rugby schoolgirl with Down Syndrome prepares to lead team to top of Snowdon
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Fearless Rugby schoolgirl with Down Syndrome prepares to lead team to top of Snowdon

A schoolgirl from Long Lawford is getting ready to lead a team of volunteers to the top of Snowdon to help students with Down Syndrome.

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Aug 18

Meet the actor with Down syndrome who wants to run for president of Chile
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Meet the actor with Down syndrome who wants to run for president of Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Sebastián Solorza is already a familiar face to many Chileans, having starred in a popular Netflix series and won national acting awards. Now, the 43-year-old actor with Down…

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Aug 11

Who Will Help? Challenging the Narrative Around Personal Items in Heritage Spaces
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Who Will Help? Challenging the Narrative Around Personal Items in Heritage Spaces

By John Coster, Director, Independent Heritage Network Imagine you’ve just experienced a bereavement. A box of personal belongings – school reports, passports, old photographs, perhaps mementos fro…

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Aug 11

“Trauma can come in all shapes and sizes” - Julian’s story. At the start of the football season, please see what I had to say about my relationship between football and trauma
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“Trauma can come in all shapes and sizes” - Julian’s story

After losing his father, Julian’s relationship with football took a dark turn and developed into grief-related trauma. He explores how the seemingly mundane activity of watching football became incred...

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Aug 7

Mayors David Skaith and Andy Burnham went head-to-head at Scarborough Cricket Club to raise awareness of the benefits of sport on mental health and wellbeing
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Mayors take to North Yorkshire cricket pitch to highlight mental health

Mayors David Skaith and Andy Burnham went head-to-head at Scarborough Cricket Club to raise awareness of the benefits of sport on mental health and…

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · Aug 4

NHS review to tackle LGBT+ inequalities
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NHS review to tackle LGBT+ inequalities

A first ever review has been launched to tackle health inequalities experience by LGBT+ people in the NHS. The six-month investigation will examine data and evidence...

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