PTSD

Kieran Jones has been shortlisted for an honour at the Mental Health Awards

'Inspirational' Wigan man who battled mental illness nominated for top award

Dental claim? Get the right legal help

Law firm brokers deal 50 times original offer after OAP dental treatment horrors

Ella Watts

Hospital trust apologises for “failings in care”

Alcedo have expanded in response to an increase in demand for complex care services.

Wigan care provider expands services in response to increase in demand

Bolton Coroner's Court

Tragic death of 'remarkable' Wigan mum after trauma and complex mental illness

Spending time outdoors has so many benefits for us (photo: Adobe)

Nourish your mental health with time spent outdoors

Redrow's Tyler Adams, Sgt Lizzie McGlinchey and Andrea Bradley

Housebuilder joins forces with Wigan veterans' group to support budding cadets

The covered structure of Grenfell Tower in London Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images

Thousands sign petition calling for BBC to axe drama on Grenfell Tower

Royal Marine Commando veteran Mark Snape setting off on on his 70-mile trek, carrying up to 60lb (27.2kg) of kit, from Wigan Armed Forces Community HQ.

Wigan father begins gruelling 70 mile yomp for charity

Mark's 70-mile yomp is in aid of the Armed Forces Community HQ in Wigan.

Wigan father preparing for gruelling 70 mile fund-raiser

Chloe McMahon

Tragic death of Wigan woman battling post-traumatic stress disorder

Made In Chelsea’s Louise Thompson announces incurable Lupus diagnosis

Coun James Paul Watson

Free gym membership for all Wigan army vets "costs too much"

Coun James Paul Watson

Call to provide free gym membership for army veterans

These are the common reasons behind kids nightmares

8 common reasons for kids nightmares explained

These are 12 of the best weighted blankets

12 best weighted blankets for adults and kids including Silentnight
If you’re a fan of relaxing on the sofa, a weighted blanket is perfect for wrapping around you while you’re enjoying a good book - and aiding sleep

Husband and wife from Blackpool, Andy Hall and Helen Hall, will be running the Berlin Marathon

Train driver with PTSD after railway suicide shares mental health message

Carrie Byrom

Wigan charity shortlisted for top honours

These are the UK's super dogs - including a mastiff and Staffordshire bull terri...

Allowing your dog to sleep in your bed can have health benefits (photo: Adobe)

Six health benefits of sleeping with your dog

New data shows more than 200,000 people could have post traumatic stress disorder

Pandemic PTSD is real – the symptoms to watch out for and how to get help

Sgt Alex Rigby, right with Elliot's mum Shirley and friend Abi, left

Wigan man takes on strenuous journey for mental health awareness

Coun James Paul Watson with his new book

Councillor pens hard-hitting book about mental health and the military

Ursula Morris, 10, on her pony Skippy, in the paddock with mirrors at Parbold Equestrian Centre

Mirrors prove to be a winning addition to Wigan equestrian centre

Ketamine-assisted therapy has already been trialled in countries like Canada (Photo: COLE BURSTON/AFP via Getty Images)

First UK clinic using ketamine to treat mental health has opened in Bristol

The most commonly recorded symptom was flashbacks of the patient's time in hospital (Photo: Shutterstock)

Around a third of Covid patients thought to experience PTSD symptoms after being...

An NHS spokeswoman said: “This is an incredibly tough time for NHS staff"

Almost half of ICU staff ‘have mental health issues’ due to Covid-19
Almost half of intensive care staff working during the coronavirus crisis are likely to be suffering from problem drinking, severe anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), new research suggests.

How Take a Friend Fishing plans to get people hooked on fishing

This is the psychology behind 'lockdown fatigue' - and how to combat it

Why running is my lockdown release - and how it helps with PTSD

Roy Chubby Brown

Roy Chubby Brown coming to Wigan to back mental health fund