News & Features
The latest updates and insights from the Devon Mental Health Alliance
Introducing the Devon Mental Health Alliance Learning Network
Support, physical activity and learning opportunities, all in one place, with an interactive calendar of Devon-wide events which can be filtered by colour-coded localities.
Introducing the Devon Mental Health Alliance Drop-in sessions
These sessions are for everyone, including those receiving support for their wellbeing and those that aren't. No diagnosis is required, all are genuinely welcome.
Livemind - a mindfulness-based course offered by The AccEPT Clinic
LiveMind is a four-session mindfulness-based course aimed at people who have experienced mental health difficulties in the past and are looking to manage and maintain their wellbeing.
Live Longer Better
Participants had an opportunity to try gentle activity at Shekinah Grow’s Charity premises in Paignton.
Creative Minds - Art for Mental Health Recovery
This event aims to recognise the importance of Art for Mental Health Recovery.
HOPE course provokes optimism and solutions-focused outlooks
Step One’s X Centre, in Commercial Road, Exeter, was the venue for our very first HOPE course working in unison with PCN’s in central Exeter.
Plymouth Mental Health Collective – Community Event
We’d like to invite you to the next Plymouth Mental Health Collective community event where people, communities and organisations can contribute and engage.
'Art and Mind' and 'Supportive Hands' in Barnstaple
The Devon Mental Health Alliance created a unique opportunity for local groups to celebrate and share the stories behind the incredible artwork.
Digital Support for Mental Health Patients
The Devon Mental Health Alliance was delighted to partner with Wellmoor in offering a Digital Support Project for Mental Health patients.
Axminster Creative Solutions event for people supporting individuals with mental health needs.
Matt and Tascha, Community Mental Health Development Leads covering Exeter, East & Mid Devon, recently ran a Creative Solutions event for people in the Axminster area who support individuals with mental health needs.
HOPE course demonstrates improvements in outlook and confidence
Dee and Jess, two of our Recovery Practitioners, within the Devon Mental Health Alliance have recently delivered a course called HOPE: Help Overcoming Problems Effectively.
An update on progress from Significant Seams, one of our Innovation Fund recipients
Catherine from the Mid Devon-based CIC provides an update on their work with young people throughout 2023.
Two Words That Power Change — Reflections on how we can best pursue system change
One of our Community Development Leads shares his thoughts on how we can better change the mental health system.
Feedback from recent HOPE course demonstrates improvements in outlook and confidence
A recent HOPE course co-delivered by one of our Recovery Practitioners resulted in some positive feedback from attendees.
Feature: A Week in the Life of a Community Mental Health Development Lead
Matt Merriam shares his experience of a typical week in the life of a Community Development Lead at the Devon Mental Health Alliance.
Jannine’s recovery role is key to new community mental health model
Jannine Corby is one of our Recovery Practitioners, who focus on working closely with people with a wide range of needs who traditionally may have fallen through gaps between services and organisations providing help.
Mental Health First Aid training provides vital skills to identify and respond to concerns
Larry, one of our Recovery Practitioners, recently co-facilitated a Mental Health First Aid training course to help enable people to recognise and respond to signs of mental health problems.
Plymouth-based CIC Mindful Art Club offers coffee, creativity, and company
The group promotes friendly and informal art sessions that can help with mental health and wellbeing.
New Recovery Practitioners benefit from bespoke training to better meet mental health needs
Our team received training from Recovery Devon, a community interest company at the forefront of the recovery movement in mental health.