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 [...]
Revival Hosts European Social Bank Leaders: A Milestone Moment for Social Innovation This October, Revival Whitstable a Mind in Bexley and East Kent Social Enterprise had the honour of welcoming 15 senior leaders from social banks across Europe, in a visit organised by Charity Bank UK. It was more than just a meeting, it [...]
Lord Mayor of Canterbury, Keji Moses, (left) and Simon Dolby of East Kent Mind (right) join Past President and Rotary District Assistant District Governor Maxine Blades for a photo. Picture credit: Rotary Club of Canterbury. Rotarians join campaign to celebrate unsung heroes Simon Dolby, Fundraising and Development Lead at East Kent Mind [...]
East Kent Mind Launches New October-December Activities Programme East Kent Mind has released its latest Activities Programme. It is packed with free courses, groups and workshops designed to support mental health and wellbeing across the region. Running from October to December 2025, the programme offers both in-person and online opportunities. Our activities help [...]
The winners of the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards have been named for 2025. More than 360 nominations were submitted with every district in Kent, Medway, Bexley and Bromley represented. Representatives of the winning submissions have been informed of their success and will be invited to a glittering awards ceremony this autumn. At this stage they [...]
Canterbury Courier celebrates Lord Mayor’s mental health campaign The Canterbury Courier has placed the spotlight firmly on the Lord Mayor of Canterbury, Councillor Keji Moses, recognising her trailblazing commitment to mental health. On the front page of the latest Courier edition, the newspaper celebrates her decision to partner with East Kent Mind as [...]
Thanet Earth helps East Kent Mind to champion mental health For over two years, Thanet Earth has been a committed supporter of East Kent Mind, helping the charity to make a real difference in the community. Thanet Earth has provided a regular supply of healthy, high-quality produce. This has enabled East Kent Mind [...]
Disability Rights and Race Equality Champion to be VIP Speaker at Wellbeing Awards We are delighted to announce that Dr Kush Kanodia will be the VIP Speaker at the 2025 Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards in October. The Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards showcase the people, organisations and initiatives that help us cope with life. [...]
Colin Lissenden, MD of Town & Country Housing, launches Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards Town & Country Housing back regional awards A major social housing provider has joined the judging panel of the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards. Town & Country Housing has more than 13,000 properties across the county and is a champion [...]
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