Mental Health in Portsmouth

22/07/2025

⭐️ Struggling with loss? You're not alone ⭐️

Loss can feel overwhelming, but support is here. We understand it's hard - but you don't have to face it alone. The Portsmouth Mental Health Hub offers free, confidential support.

📞 Call today to speak to one of the friendly team - 0300 123 6621 (Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm)

🔗 Read more: https://mentalhealthinportsmouth.co.uk/experiencing-loss-and-bereavement/
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21/07/2025

☀️ Free Family Activities in Portsmouth This Summer! ☀️

Looking for things to do with the kids? Check out these great free events:

📚 Portsea Library – Every Thursday (24 July–4 Sept)
🕚 Stories & Songs: 11–11:30am
🎨 Drop-in Crafts: 11:30am–3:30pm
All ages welcome, no booking needed!

🎪 Family Fringe at Victoria Park
A whole day of family-friendly fun in the park!
👉 https://www.facebook.com/PortsmouthFamilyFringe/

🍼 World Breastfeeding Week Picnic
Celebrate with the Breastfeeding Network Portsmouth at their picnic for Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding Support.
🌍 https://www.facebook.com/PompeyBreastfeeding/posts/-world-breastfeeding-week-picnic-in-the-park-%EF%B8%8F-tuesday-5th-august-%EF%B8%8F-10am-12pm-vi/1022629733379937/

🎶 Stay and Play at Portsmouth Guildhall
Four dates in August! Music, play, and creative fun for little ones.
🎟️ https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1171311935035185&id=100064691679469&rdid=IaAYOya54YQR6YYW #

💚 Need a little support this summer? Call the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub
👉0300 123 6621 (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm)

16/07/2025

Life changes can be overwhelming - but you don't have to face them alone. 💬

Whether you're dealing with stress, loss, family issues, or anything in between, support is available. The Portsmouth Mental Health Hub offers free, confidential advice and help tailored to what you're going through.

💙 No pressure. Just someone to listen and guide you.

📞 Call the Hub on 0300 123 6621
🌐 Learn more: https://mentalhealthinportsmouth.co.uk/experiencing-life-changes/

15/07/2025

Small actions can have a big impact - for both you and your child.

The Back to Basics approach helps parents and carers focus on simple, everyday steps that support mental wellbeing.
Based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing, these steps are easy to build into daily life:

🧘‍♀️ Take notice
🤲 Give
🏃 Be Active
📚 Keep learning
🤝 Connect

Discover more practical tips and support through the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub.

📞 Call - 0300 123 6621 (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm)
🔗 https://mentalhealthinportsmouth.co.uk/self-help/support-for-parents-and-carers/back-to-basics/

09/07/2025

Parenting isn't always easy - and you don't have to face it alone.

Whether you're a parent, stepparent, or guardian, it's normal to feel overwhelmed at times. 💬

The Portsmouth Mental Health Hub is here to support you with whatever you're going through.

📞 Call us on 0300 123 6621 (Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm)
🔗Read more on our website: https://mentalhealthinportsmouth.co.uk/being-a-parent-stepparent-guardian

You're not alone. Help is just a call away.

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08/07/2025

At the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub, we're encouraging healthier ways to connect and cope this Alcohol Awareness Week. 💛

If you would like to talk to some about your mental health and be directed to services that can support with your alcohol use then you can call the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub on 0300 123 6621 (Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm).

03/07/2025

Parental mental health challenges can be overwhelming and isolating, especially when fear of judgment makes it hard to ask for help.

In this powerful story, Charley, a mum from Paulsgrove, bravely shares her journey through postnatal struggles and the vital support she found in Portsmouth.

You can watch the full interview here: https://mentalhealthinportsmouth.co.uk/a-conversation-with-charley-nixon/

If you would like mental health support but are not sure where to start, the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub can help. The team offer self-care advice, referrals and have connections with community support in Portsmouth to help find the support that's right for you.

Call 0300 123 6621 8am-6pm Mon-Fri or visit www.mentalhealthinportsmouth.co.uk/contact

02/07/2025

This Friday Rikki from the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub will be joining Lucy from Talking Therapies Portsmouth at the Milton Park Family Hub.

Pop by to say hello for a chilled out chat over a cup of tea, alongside parenting information and support. 💛

If you want any Mental Health support then call the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub on 0300 123 6621 (Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm)

Bump & Beyond has changed time and venue! 🚨Join us at Milton Park Family Hub at a new morning time of 10-11.30am for the usual free and friendly group for parents-to-be, and those with babies up to 2 years old.

Expect a chilled out chat over a cup of tea, alongside parenting information and support, as well as guest visitors across the month. See what we’ve got coming up:

💜JULY💜

🧠4th – Rikki from Mental Health Hub and Lucy from Talking Therapies
🤱11th – Sophie from Breastfeeding Network Portsmouth
🪙18th – Early Years Childcare Funding
🚶‍♀️25th – Walk & Talk ft Tasha from BH Live

Book a place on our website, or feel free to drop in on the day: hsportsmouth.org.uk/perinatal-outreach-support

Mental Health in Portsmouth Talking Therapies Portsmouth

01/07/2025

Are you an unpaid carer in Portsmouth? 💙

You're not alone - support is available. The pressures of caring for someone can take a toll on your mental health.

📞 Call the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub on 0300 123 6621 (Mon - Fri, 8am-6pm) for free, confidential support.

Find out more: https://mentalhealthinportsmouth.co.uk/being-an-unpaid-carer/

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30/06/2025

🟢 Calling all Carers! 🟢

Upcoming informative and supportive session led by Dr. Mirza Baig (Resident Doctor) on:

🔍 Recognising Signs in Individuals with a History of Psychosis or Schizophrenia
📅 Saturday, 05 July 2025
🕙 10am – 12pm
📍 The Oakdene Room, The Limes, Portsmouth

This session will cover:
✅ Early warning signs to monitor
✅ When and how to seek support
✅ Practical tips for carers
🗣️ Q&A session included – speak directly with the doctor!

📩 For more info, contact:
Lucy Darwin: lucy.darwin@solent.nhs.uk
Anoop Thomas: anoop.thomas@solent.nhs.uk
📞 Tel: 0300 123 6620

26/06/2025

🌟🌟 Starting Next Week 🌟🌟

For the month of July, we will be looking at four different topics across the weeks which we have heard directly resonate with women’s mental health:

• Week 1(1-7 July) : Being an unpaid carer
• Week 2 (8-14 July) : Being a parent, stepparent or guardian
• Week 3 (15-21 July) : Experiencing life changes (and loneliness as a consequence)
• Week 4 (22-28 July) : Experiencing loss and bereavement

There will be a range of information to help guide and support individuals who identify with these scenarios. That could be you, your friend, your colleague, your family member, your neighbour.

Please do watch out for articles on the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub website and page.

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