Welcome to the LMWS Blog

February 25, 2025


Mental wellbeing is a key part of all our lives and, whether it's worry or stress, depression or fear, everyone encounters difficulties at some point. However, despite great strides in mental health awareness, the range of therapies and support can still be hard to navigate.

The LMWS Blog is here to help demystify mental health conditions and introduce the support available at LMWS and across the UK.

Help Us Help You - NHS 111 For Mental Health

During 2024, West Yorkshire, along with the rest of England, will introduce the NHS 111 number as a universal point of access for people experiencing mental health crisis. Anyone will be able to call NHS 111 for themselves or someone else and have 24/7 access to the mental health support they need in the community. Read more

Diabetes and Mental Wellbeing

Diabetes can impact every aspect of daily life – including mental wellbeing. Katie Harper-Smith, Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner at LMWS, explains how those living with this condition can better manage their mental health and wellbeing long term. Read more.

 

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Pride Month: Gender, Pronouns and Mental Health

What are pronouns? Experts from Touchstone explain how using the right pronouns can protect the mental health of trans and non-binary friends, colleagues and members of the public. Read more.

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Introduction to CBT

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is proven to help with a wide range of mental health conditions. For Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, LMWS Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist Sarah Pearson sheds some light on CBT and whether it might be right for you. Read more.

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We do not provide an urgent or crisis response service. If you are concerned about your current wellbeing, please contact your GP, access help via 111 or contact the 24 hour Crisis Assessment Service on 0800 183 1485.