Mental Health Awareness Week 2021: Cambridgeshire charity opens up about supporting people through lockdown
Over the last year, Lifecraft have received more than double the normal number of calls to their helpline
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner at Lifecraft in 2019 (Image: Daniel Zeichner)
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Over the last year, living in and out of lockdowns and under a range of restrictions, it has become more important and apparent than ever before, that we need to take care of our mental health.
It all started at Frey s Corners
By STEPHANIE HAWKINS
Many natives of Monroe County, especially those who live in the northeast part of the county, are familiar with that tricky intersection in Berlin Township where Dixie Highway takes a sharp 90-degree turn.
It’s about a mile north of St. Charles Church and it can easily fool the less knowledgeable travelers who aren’t aware that staying on that northeast route out of Monroe will land them on the U.S. Turnpike if they aren’t paying attention. That junction, marked only by a flashing yellow light, is officially known as the intersection of Dixie Highway, the U.S. Turnpike and Strong Road. But 100 years ago, the locals had a different name for it: “Frey’s Corners.”
There is help available for anyone in Cambridgeshire with mental health issues.
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This week, the Hunts Post launches its third We Need To Talk feature. For the month of January, and beyond, we want to offer support and advice for anyone struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.
There are lots of services available for people in the area and anyone experiencing anxiety, depression and stress is being urged to seek help.
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough CCG has brought together mental organisations and charities under one umbrella to ensure there is a wide spectrum of support available.
Dr James Clarke, registered clinical psychologist and CPFT PWS service Lead, said: “Mental ill-health will affect one in four people during their lifetime, and it’s also widely known that the effects of Covid-19 have adversely affected mental health and wellbeing so it is important that people know that our service continues to operate and people can get the help the
Letters reveal the heartfelt secret longings of Generation COVID In an uncertain time, UAE children are looking to the rituals and magic of Christmas for reassurance and hope Image Credit: Supplied
Little Sophie, 6, starts her letter to Santa with concern for his health: “To Santa, How are you? I hope you don’t get the virus so you can come to Dubai.”
As well as new trainers and treats for her dogs, Lily’s most ardent gift request is that he might be able to help make the world virus-free next year: “For 2021 my greatest wish will be that COVID goes away.”