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Flippin Mental Theatre

Sheffield Flourish has a new community enterprise called Flippin Mental Theatre, led by writer, Kathryn Littlewood. We’re looking for people from the mental health community to get involved. This will be ‘virtually’ through a video link, under the current Covid-19 circumstances. Cultivating Mad Cow Kathryn has adapted her memoir, Cultivating Madcow, into a one-women theatre … Continued

Coronovirus: Things to do in your Sheffield homes

We’re really missing the weekly groups we usually run here at Sheffield Flourish. Although we’re still available over the phone, we’ve been trying to think of what we can do to fill the gaps. So, we decided to put together this blog of activities. First off, a really helpful picture we wanted to share, which … Continued

Sheffield Flourish: our plans for Coronovirus

We are keen to be able to do our bit as an organisation by suspending our face to face activities, following the latest government guidance. It’s sad we’ve had to make this decision as these activities are really important for us as a community, but we are going to start thinking creatively about how we … Continued

Coronavirus and Your Mental Health

There’s lots of coverage of Coronavirus (COVID-19) at the moment and it can lead to feelings of fear and isolation, particularly if you are already struggling with your mental health. There are steps you can take to help look after yourself during these worrying and confusing times. Being aware of current advice on a regular … Continued

My Toolkit Launch

We have a new website coming! It is linked to the Sheffield Mental Health Guide and it’s called “My Toolkit”. But what is it? And why? This all started a few years ago with someone using the Sheffield Mental Health Guide and telling us that it’s great but it’s a shame you can’t save your … Continued

Our big community survey

We’re running our big community survey again this year, with the chance to win £100 for your feedback. We’ll use your comments to improve what we do, and to help us apply for funding to do more.

Alice Grenville: Rocking all over the wards!

Open Door Music brought music to the mental health wards of Sheffield as part of Sheffield Health and Social Care Arts Festival. Millions Like Us (the band formed through Open Door Music), solo artists Fat Cadillac and Mick, and band The Runaways played sets at Maple Ward, Stanage and Burbage Occupational Therapy department and Forest … Continued

Match Report (friendly): Brunsmeer Awareness FC vs Northlands CMHT (Staff)

It was a cold and miserable afternoon in October. Brunsmeer were kitted out in their classic red and black stripes; staff in a shabby array of different clothing, suitable and unsuitable.  The two sides had not played each other and  Brunsmeer were very much looking forward to beating the staff, which was pretty much guaranteed … Continued

Celebrating a decade of community arts

On 10 October this year we celebrated 10 years of CAST with a celebration-exhibition in the iconic Park Hill building. For a decade, CAST have been supporting people living with mental health difficulties and distress to harness their talents and interests. And for these 10 years they’ve been putting on exhibitions, showcasing the beautiful work … Continued

Every Mind Matters

We don’t need to wait until we are struggling with our mental health. There are lots of things we can do to protect ourselves and prevent problems escalating, just as we do with our physical health. Take the Every Mind Matters quiz to get started today with a free plan, expert advice and practical tips.

Why we built Sheffield Suicide Support

In August 2018 we were approached by Magid Magid, who wanted to do something to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. We were excited to do something for an issue which is affecting so many people in our city. As a mental health charity we have some understanding of suicide, but we aren’t experts, and we … Continued