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🚀 Neurodiversity is a strength, not a barrier!

This week, #MHMWales is celebrating #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek – breaking down misconceptions & embracing the power of different minds.

💡 Creativity
🧠 Innovation
💙 Inclusion

Join us in championing neurodivergent voices! #ThisIsND #NCW
MHM Wales Supports Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025, taking place from March 17th to 23rd. This global initiative challenges stereotypes and misconceptions
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March 18, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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What if we replaced “Sorry for bothering you” with “Thank you for your time”? 🌍💡

Over-apologising can chip away at confidence. Let’s start speaking with self-assurance!

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#StopOverApologising #Confidence #MHMwales
11 Ways to Stop Over-Apologising
Apologising is important when we have done something wrong, but many of us say "sorry" far too often—even when it is not needed. Whether it is for asking a question, needing help, or simply taking up ...
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February 22, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Words have power.

Gaslighting harms.
Greenlighting heals.

Our new blog explores how everyday language shapes mental wellbeing.

Read here

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#MentalHealth #Gaslighting #Greenlighting #MHMwales ✍️
Gaslighting vs. Greenlighting: The Power of Words in Shaping Mental Wellbeing
The way we respond to others’ emotions can have a profound impact on their mental well-being. Some forms of communication encourage trust and self-belief, while others create doubt and confusion. Two ...
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March 23, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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It’s #CarersWeek 💙
We’re shining a light on unpaid carers & how we support them across Wales through advocacy, mental health hubs & more.
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#PuttingCarersOnTheMap #MHMwales
Celebrating Carers Week 2025 Recognising and Supporting Unpaid Carers Across Wales
Carers Week (10–16 June 2025) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the vital contribution they make to families and communitie...
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June 9, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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🌟 All our mental health resources and updates in one place!

Explore Mental Health Matters Wales services, campaigns, and ways to get involved: linktr.ee/mhmwales

🔗 Your connection to support starts here!
December 5, 2024 at 1:47 PM
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💙 The Dementia Hub is more than a service—it's a community.

📖 Read how people are finding connection, support & guidance in our latest blog.

#DementiaSupport #MHMwales #CommunityMatters
Finding Connection and Support at the Dementia Hub
Navigating the complexities of dementia can feel daunting. For individuals living with dementia, as well as their loved ones, it can be difficult to find the guidance and understanding they need. That...
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March 18, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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"Advocacy gave me the strength to speak out."

Explore powerful stories from NEAT where advocacy made a difference. Read more: Standing Up, Speaking Out

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#AdvocacyWorks #MentalHealthSupport #MHMwales
Standing Up, Speaking Out. How Advocacy Transformed Lives in Neath Port Talbot
This blog reflects the delivery and impact of the Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA) within the Neath Port Talbot region during the financial year from April 2024 to 31st March 2025.What is Indep...
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April 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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🌿 A busy but peaceful mindfulness session at the Bridgend Dementia Hub today! 🌿

One attendee shared: I feel lighter… just peaceful.

We’re welcoming Rhys back on 26th Feb for another session!

💙 Read more about today’s session here: 👉

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#DementiaSupport
January 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Self-harm is often misunderstood, and many struggle to seek support.

Our #SHARE (Self Harm #Recovery #Awareness Education) project is here to change that—raising awareness, providing resources & creating safe spaces for recovery.

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#SHARE #MensMentalHealth #SelfHarmAwareness #MHMwales
SHARE
Author: Francisco RosasRole: SHARE Facilitator Email: share@mhmwales.orgFor many people who experience self-harm, finding a safe and understanding space to talk can be incredibly difficult. Self-harm ...
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February 28, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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May’s full of heart at the Dementia Hub!
Join us for wellbeing sessions including music, art, yoga & more.
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#DementiaHub #MHMwales #WellbeingMonth #Bridgend
🌼 Dementia Hub & Wellbeing Activities – May 2025 🌼
Dementia Hub & Wellbeing Activities timetable for May 2025 featuring coffee mornings, art sessions, wellbeing walks, and community support across Bridgend. Includes special events like a Dementia Acti...
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April 30, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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We hosted a Dementia Awareness Tea Party at our Hub for #DementiaActionWeek!

Huge thanks to @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social and #Tuvida for their support. Social connection makes a big difference.

📧 bdh@mhmwales.org 📞 01656 651450

#DementiaSupport #CommunityCare

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May 20, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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#ItsNotOk #SASVAW #EndSexualViolence #MHMWales
February 3, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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🌈 It’s #PrideMonth2025 – but for many, Pride is more than a celebration.
It’s a fight for mental health, equality & safety.
🧠 74% of LGBTQIA+ people in Wales have experienced a mental health problem.
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#MentalHealthMatters #WalesPride #LGBTQIA
May 31, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Dementia is not just about memory loss.
✅ It’s a complex condition affecting brain function.

This #DementiaActionWeek, let's challenge the myths.
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#ActOnDementia #MHMwales
May 19, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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🌼 Our Wellbeing Hub and Group Activities for May 2025 are live!
Music, arts, gardening, conservation — and a special Mental Health Awareness Week celebration.

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#Wellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness #MHMwales
Wellbeing Hub and Group Activities - May 2025
Join Mental Health Matters Wales for a packed programme of Wellbeing Hub and Group Activities this May 2025! Enjoy music, arts, conservation, gardening, and more across Bridgend and beyond. Celebrate ...
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April 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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🌿 The therapeutic garden at St. David’s Hospital is flourishing! 🌼 Thanks to patients, staff & volunteers, it’s become a haven for wellbeing.

See how it’s growing & the impact it’s having 👉 Read more 🌱

#MentalHealthMatters #GardeningForWellbeing #CommunityWellbeing #MHMWales
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The Garden Grows at St David's Hospital. A Follow-up on Our Therapeutic Gardening Sessions
The gardening sessions at St David’s Hospital continue to thrive, bringing patients together & brightening both the space and their spirits
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February 27, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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We’ve had an amazing response during #DementiaActionWeek 💙

Want our monthly activities calendar from the Bridgend Dementia Hub?

Get it by email or post – one sheet, everything listed 🧠👇
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May 23, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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🐾 A heartwarming morning at Porthcawl #Dementia Hub! 🐾

Huge thanks to #PetsAsTherapy & #Dwrcymu #WelshWater for bringing joy, comfort & connection to our attendees. 🐶💙

Therapy #dogs truly make a difference! 🐕✨

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#DementiaSupport #PetsAsTherapy #CommunityMatters #MHMwales
A Heartwarming Morning at the Porthcawl Dementia Hub: Partnership with Pets as Therapy and Welsh Water
This week at our Porthcawl Dementia Hub, we were treated to a beautiful, sunny morning filled with warmth, companionship, and essential support for our community. Hosted at the YMCA Porthcawl, the ses...
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March 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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🌿 Free Wellbeing Activities in Bridgend this February! 🎶🎨

Join MHM Wales for music, art, nature & social connection—everyone is welcome, no diagnosis needed!

📍 Bridgend February 25
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January 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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🏮 MHM Wales celebrated Chinese New Year! 🎉

Cultural diversity & inclusivity with decorations, a potluck, red envelopes & well-being group activities!

#ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #CulturalDiversity #Inclusivity

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Chinese New Year at MHM Wales: A Celebration of Cultural Diversity and Community
MHM Wales celebrated Chinese New Year with staff and well-being groups, embracing cultural diversity and community connection. 🎉🐍🏮
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January 31, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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🌟 Creativity & Connection in Wellbeing Support 🎨🎶

Exciting things are happening in Bridgend & Cardiff! Our latest blog explores how arts, music & peer support are transforming mental health services.

#Bridgend
#Cardiff
#MentalHealth #Wellbeing #CreativeSupport #MHMwales
Bringing Creativity and Connection to Wellbeing Support in Bridgend & Cardiff
At Mental Health Matters Wales, we believe in the power of engagement, creativity, and social connection to support wellbeing.
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March 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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Suppressed emotions don’t vanish — they build beneath the surface.

Discover why emotional honesty is essential in MHM Wales’ latest blog!

#MentalHealth #FeelToHeal #MHMwales #EmotionalWellbeing
Why Feeling is Healing
Have you ever felt like pushing your emotions aside was the easiest way to deal with them? Maybe you’ve told yourself, “I don’t have time to feel this right now,” or “It’s not a big deal.” It might se...
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March 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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🎄 Crafting memories!

Our Bedford Park conservation group got festive today, creating unique Christmas wreaths using natural and local resources. 🌿🎁

It’s all about community, creativity, and celebrating nature this holiday season!

#MHMWales #ChristmasWreaths #BedfordPark #Sustainability
December 5, 2024 at 6:37 AM
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Great visit to Cynffig Comp today! 🧠💬 We spoke with amazing Year 8 pupils about mental health, tackling stigma & our work at mhmwales. Big thanks to Mr Edmunds & the students for your energy & fab fundraising ideas! 👏💙 #FirstGive #MentalHealthMatters #CynffigComp @bridgend.gov.uk
June 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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👋 Meet Mark – our new Information Officer for Bridgend & Borough!

He’s back with 18+ years’ experience in mental health, ready to connect communities to the support they need 💚

📧 mark.williams@mhmwales.org
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#Bridgend #MentalHealth #ThirdSector #MHMwales
📣 Meet Mark – Our New Information Officer for Bridgend & Borough!
We’re thrilled to welcome Mark Williams back to the team at Mental Health Matters Wales as our Information Officer for Bridgend and Borough!Welcome Mark Williams back to the team at Mental Health Matt...
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April 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM