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    World Mental Health Day: Myths vs Facts

    World Mental Health Day 2025 Myths vs Facts

    For the second instalment of our World Mental Health Day campaign we are considering Myths Vs Facts around mental health.  Myth 1: You only have to take care of your mental health if you have a mental health condition.  Fact: This isn't true! Everyone can benefit from actively supporting their mental and physical well-being...

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    World Mental Health Day this Friday!

    World Mental Health Day 2025

    This week, the Recovery College for the Black Country will be running a mini campaign for World Mental Health Day, which is this Friday, 10th October. The theme this year is: Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and EmergenciesSet by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), the theme highlights the importance of ensuri...

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    Wellbeing Drop In - West Bromwich

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    Join Natwest for a Wellbeing Drop-In with Healthy Sandwell, Alzheimer's society and Stop for Life Sandwell Date: Wednesday 8th October 2025 Address: NatWest, 309 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8LX Download PDF File Here The RC Team -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

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    Just Straight Talk Sandwell Activities

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    Our 'Wednesbury Workshop' group will be moving to Wednesbury Library to accommodate more activities and neurodivergent inclusion - Tuesdays - 1:30pm at Wednesbury Library, Walsall Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9EH. This starts from 14th October.  Just while you wait isa mental wellbeing group with fun activities games and advice, Every Thursda...

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    World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday

    World Suicide Prevention Day

    World Suicide Prevention Day – Wednesday, 10th September This week, the Recovery College for the Black Country will be shining a light on suicide prevention. Together, we can create hope, support, and understanding in our communities. The theme this year is: Change the Narrative. Throughout the week, and especially on Wednesday, we'll be focusing o...

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    Our Summer Newsletter is LIVE - The Recovery College

    Summer-Newsletter

    Our Summer Newsletter is now LIVE! In this edition: - Hear from our Principal Kerry Wilkes - The Recovery College is turning 10! - Learn more about our brand new Nature Prescribing course - What's new for our Autumn Term? Workshops, LSA Drop Ins and a DBT Refresher session  - Check out the Recovery College Hall of Fame. and much more! Cli...

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    Happiness Happens Month

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    August marks the beginning of Happiness Happens month. When the world feels uncertain, it's more important than ever to pause and savour the times when you feel good and happy. "For 25 years, we've been helping make the world a happier place — one smile, one celebration, and one happy moment at a time. Each August, we introduce a theme, but ou...

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    What is Nature Prescribing?

    What is Nature Prescribing?

    Recently, you may have seen the Recovery College mentioning our new Nature Prescribing course and wondered - just what is it? For starters, it's a brand new course we are very excited to introduce to prospective students in September. This course will take us through the magical season of Autumn, right up to the end of November. ...

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    View our Autumn 2025 Timetable and Enrol Today

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    We are excited to release our latest timetable at The Recovery College for the Black Country. With new additions such as workshops, taster sessions and brand new courses! There is something for everyone to enjoy. You can view our timetable by clicking this link:  https://heyzine.com/flip-book/6f17af210b.html or Scan the QR Code on the ima...

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    Come and Meet the Recovery College in August

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    Do you or someone you know experience mental health challenges? Come and Join us at one of our Open Days. You will learn what The Recovery College is and how we can support you on your recovery journey, meet the team, take part in a taster session from one of our most popular courses, understand the student journey and ask any questions you may hav...

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    Coping with the Summer Heatwave

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    This week the UK has entered its third heatwave of 2025. Amber Heat health alerts have been issued and it can be difficult to find ways to keep cool. We've compiled some tips and tricks to help you cope with the heat.  One of the most important things to remember during this weather is to stay hydrated, drink enough water throughout the day to...

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    Enjoy Sound Relaxation at home! Beat It Percussion

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    At The Recovery College we have partnered with Beat It Percussion to deliver Sound Relaxation sessions in previous terms. Now you can experience Sound Relaxation from the comfort of your own home by using these videos created by Beat It Percussion.  Follow this link: https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/improving-my-mental-health/video...

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    All Veteran Wellbeing Project - Tough Enough To Care

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    Are you an Armed Forces Forces Veteran, Veteran family member or do you care for a veteran living in the Black Country?  Tough Enough To Care are offering free mental health and emotional wellbeing training for you.  Funded by Thrive Together, this project offers: Mental Health awareness training sessions 12 week programme to develop pers...

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    Happy Pride Month - This is What a Woman Looks Like

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    You may have seen this Advert whilst you are out and about or online, the LGBT Foundation supported by JCDecaux Community Channel, have launched a fantastic campaign - This is What a Woman Looks Like celebrating the beauty and complexity of what it means to be and look like a woman in 2025. Here's what they said in the campaign: "In ...

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    Men's Health Week: Day 5 - What's Next?

    Mens Health Week Day 5

    It's Day 5 of Men's Health Week here at the RC.What's next? It's very simple: Continue focusing on the principles of good health and well-being discussed during the week. Missed out? Head here:   Day 1Day 2Day 3 Day 4 Remember to keep doing the following: Exercise, healthy eating, regular sleep patterns, stress management and mental ...

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    Men's Health Week: Day 4 - The Toolkit

    Men's Health Week Day 4 - The Toolkit

    It's Day 4 of Men's Health Week and today we are talking all things TOOLKIT!We will briefly explore how you can gather tools for helping with your physical and mental health. Create your own bespoke self help package that will help make a better you.  Try one of these: Daily Check-In: Take 2 minutes each morning or evening to ask yourself...

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    Men's Health Week: Day 3 - Recognising the Signs

    Day 3 Recognising the Signs

    Men's Health Week continues! Today we are considering how to identify mental health challenges in men. This can broadly fall under the following categories: Behaviour, Emotional Changes, and Physical SymptomsBehaviour: Have you noticed any changes lately, within yourself or with your male friends? This could include: Withdrawing...

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    Men's Health Week: Day 2 - The Can Do Challenge!

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      Day 2 of Men's Health Week sees us embrace the Can Do Challenge!  This stands for:ConnectActiveNoticeDiscoverOfferConnect: Call an old friend over the phone or drop them a text. Connection is so important if you have lost your sense of belonging, or if you feel you don't know who to talk to. Pick up where you left off, a good frien...

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    Men's Health Week at the Recovery College

    Men's Health Week

     From 9th June - 16th June it's Men's Health Week, and here at the RC we have a tonne of tips, links and general reminders to be excellent to yourself for all the men out there! It's Day 1, and today we are posing the question:  Why Men's Mental Health Matters: Men's mental health is crucial because: It directly impacts well-being, r...

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    Loneliness Awareness Week

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    Loneliness Awareness Week is a campaign dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness. This year's theme, is all about reducing the stigma around this natural human emotion. So, What is Loneliness?  Loneliness is a natural human emotion. We're biologically wired for social contact, and loneliness is our signal that we need more. Definition: Lon...

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