National Pet Month: How Pets Support Our Mental Health 24 April 2025 Plus, an introduction to our new dog walking group: Pawsitive Strides April marks National Pet Month, a time to celebrate the incredible bond between people and their pets — and to raise awareness… Read more
Stress Awareness Month: Practical Tips and Support for Managing Stress 3 April 2025 April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to highlight the impact stress can have on mental health. Stress is a natural part of life, something we all experience. Yet, when it becomes overwhelming, it… Read more
World Poetry Day: The Healing Power of Words 20 March 2025 In celebration of both the start of spring and National Poetry Day, we’re excited to share some beautiful spring-inspired poems from our creative writing group. Poetry isn’t just about writing pretty… Read more
Caption: Darlington Mind Artists Earn Prestigious Place in National Exhibition 12 March 2025 Work by both past and present members of Darlington Mind Art group entitled, “I Have Seen More Than My Eyes Have Seen,” has been selected for inclusion in a prestigious national exhibition in… Read more
Celebrating World Book Day: How Reading Boosts Your Mental Health 6 March 2025 World Book Day is here, and whether you're a bookworm or just someone who enjoys the occasional read, it's the perfect time to reflect on the magic of books. While many of us know reading is a fun… Read more
Caption: Supporter Spotlight: Darlington Hippodrome 24 February 2025 Huge thanks to Darlington Hippodrome and the cast and crew of 'Dial M for Mayhem' for allowing us to hold a bucket collection last week. We raised over £750! Thanks to everyone who made a donation. … Read more
The Five Ways to Wellbeing: A Holistic Approach to Health 13 February 2025 In our fast-paced world, maintaining a sense of wellbeing can often feel like an elusive goal. Yet, there are simple, evidence-based actions we can take to enhance our overall wellbeing. Here are the… Read more
Darlington Mind’s chance to win £1,000! 16 January 2025 Darlington Mind is calling for nominations to win a £1,000 Movement for Good Award from Benefact Group. Darlington Mind is encouraging people to nominate them for a chance to win £1,000 as part of… Read more
Coping at Christmas: Nurturing Mental Health During the Festive Season 19 December 2024 The festive season can be a time of joy. However, for many people, it can also bring its fair share of stress and emotional challenges. It's important to acknowledge these feelings and take steps to… Read more
Thousands raised as Mental Elves take over the park! 6 December 2024 On 1st December, Darlington Mind held its first Mental Elf festive fun run in South Park, Darlington. Over 200 runners and walkers of all ages gathered together in their best costumes for a 5km route… Read more
New Partnership with The Junction Foundation 14 November 2024 We are delighted to be on board with The Junction Foundation's Multibank project. Here we are collecting our first order from Jack and the Amazon team. Multibank provides essential items free of… Read more
Stress Awareness Day - Managing Stress and Resilience 6 November 2024 Stress can affect anyone at any point in their life. Being prepared for periods of stress can make it easier to get through them - and knowing how to manage our wellbeing can help us recover after a… Read more