Carly Newman
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No5 Launches Project to Shape Services with Young People Thanks to Funding from The National Lottery Community Fund
The voice and opinions of young people has always been central to what we do and so we were delighted when we were offered the chance to apply for funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, distributed by The Blagrave Trust, to further platform young people’s voices. This ‘Restart Youth!’ project seeks to speak to local young people and find […]
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The Letter About Teenagehood that Everyone Needs to Read
In 2015, Gretchen Schmelzer wrote the powerful letter ‘The Letter Your Teenager Can’t Write You’. This incredibly eye-opening and moving letter is a must read no matter who you are – whether that be a young person, parent, or teacher! Gretchen explores the emotions and reasons behind the tumultuous times and the multiple fights many […]
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Hannah’s Battle with Mental Health
To celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we are collecting stories from those connected to No5. This is Hannah’s mental health journey, in her own words. She shares her experiences of seeking help with OCD and anxiety. Content Warning – details of Hannah’s experience with OCD – including intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, anxiety, and discussion around food […]
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Liz Shares Her Trustee Story
To celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we are collecting stories from those connected to No5. Here, our Trustee, Liz Barry, shares her story and explains how she first came into contact with No5 and why she became a trustee. “I first heard about No5 from my Rotary Club and heard that they were seeking new Trustees. […]
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How to Calm Anxious Feelings Through Breathing Techniques
Looking after your mental health is as important as taking care of your physical health. Regular exercise, healthy eating, good sleep routines, connecting with others and doing things you love, can all help boost our mental and physical wellbeing. However, despite doing all the right things, you can have moments when you feel anxious and […]