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Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten to visit Hull schools next week
She will talk about the dangers of eating disorders
Gemma Oaten recently visited Malet Lambert to raise awareness of eating disorders (Image: SEED Eating Disorder Support Services)
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Gemma Oaten will raise awareness of eating disorders ahead of a tour of Hull schools next week.
Council shows its support for Mental Health Awareness Week
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week, which takes place from 10-16 May, and as part of this will be working with local mental health charity, Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, to strengthen the message of support.
Tuesday, 11th May 2021, 8:10 am
If you are struggling with your mental health and would like some information or advice, you can call 01482 240133 24-hours per day seven days a week, or email [email protected]
Everyone has mental health and, at some point, many people find themselves in a situation that can present challenges - whether it be financial issues, bereavement, insomnia or depression.
Hull woman wanting to end her life was put on hold for two hours by crisis helpline
Sylvia Hood had her mobile phone cut off by the mental health crisis helpline
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A Hull woman says she was left on hold for two hours with a mental health crisis phone line described as the first point of contact for people seeking help in Hull and East Yorkshire.
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image captionSylvia Hood said the delays in answering were frustrating, depressing and annoying
A mental health crisis phone line has left people on hold for hours and some calls unanswered, users have said.
The Hull and East Yorkshire Mental Health Response Service s phone line is intended as the first point of contact for people seeking help.
Sylvia Hood, one of the line s users, said the long delays were frustrating, depressing and annoying .
Humber NHS Foundation Trust and Hull and East Yorkshire Mind said they were working together to solve the issue.
Ms Hood, who has struggled with her mental health since her teenage son David died from bone cancer 13 years ago, has been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and has mood swings and depression.