Kent Law Society Spreads Christmas Cheer with Donations at Revival Food & Mood East Kent Mind would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone at the Kent Law Society who generously contributed to a Christmas donation collection in support of local people in need. The donations were delivered to Revival Food [...]
Music is medicine for the mind: the Revival social enterprise cafe as a community model for mental health An article has been published in Mental Health and Social Inclusion (2025) 29 (7): 61–71. It explores how Revival, Mind in Bexley and East Kent’s community-led social enterprise cafe in Whitstable, supports mental health and inclusion [...]
There Is Still Time to Sign Up For Our Online Festive Gatherings To help people stay connected and supported this Christmas, East Kent Mind is inviting local residents to join a series of free online festive groups. There is still time to sign up for the Christmas and New Year Groups! The holiday [...]
Bringing Veterans Together: A Festive Celebration in East Kent East Kent Mind recently hosted a heart-warming festive celebration for members of our Veterans’ Project, bringing people together for an afternoon of connection, companionship and seasonal cheer. The event took place at Invicta Lodge, Churchill Living in Broadstairs on Saturday 6th December. The festive [...]
Mental Elf Festive Fun Run 2025 — A Joyful Boost for Community Mental Health On Sunday 30 November, East Kent Mind’s Mental Elf Festive Fun Run returned for what became our biggest fun run yet. The event in Canterbury saw over 330 runners gathering with festive energy - making this edition a [...]
A Heartfelt Thank You to Dickie Leitch for Raising Over £15,000 for East Kent Mind East Kent Mind would like to express our deepest thanks to local fundraiser Dickie Leitch, who has raised an extraordinary £15,110 for our charity through his annual charity golf day. Dickie’s dedication, energy and compassion have made a [...]
Celebrating Trustees’ Week: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Trustees and Committee Members This week marks Trustees’ Week – an annual celebration of the people who give their time, skills, and leadership to charities across the UK. Our CEO Dr David Palmer and Chair Shaheen Westcombe MBE At Mind in Bexley and East [...]
Join Our Online Festive Gatherings This Christmas and New Year The holiday season can be a joyful time, but for many, it can also bring feelings of loneliness and isolation — especially when routines change and support networks pause for the holidays. To help people stay connected and supported, East Kent Mind is [...]
Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder: Navigating Dark Evenings as Clocks Go Back As the clocks went back last weekend, many will experience shorter days and longer nights, which can trigger feelings of sadness and lethargy for some. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically occurs during the winter months [...]
Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards: Celebrating the Region’s Wellbeing Champions The people, organisations and initiatives delivering projects to improve mental health and wellbeing in the region were recognised at the 2025 Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards. Fifty-two winners and 21 champions from across Bexley, Bromley, Kent and Medway were announced at the ceremony held [...]
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