‘How many more must die?’ Mental Health campaigners ask tough questions as friends mourn Alan Wise

Alan's daughter Natasha fell to her death after an 18-month battle to get help for depression, and following his death on Wednesday, grieving friends have joined with campaigners to continue the fight

‘How many more must die?’ Mental Health campaigners ask tough questions as friends mourn Alan Wise

BY TODD FITZGERALD Alan Wise   Grieving friends of heartbroken father Alan Wise, whose daughter fell to her death following an 18-month battle get help counselling for depression, have joined with mental health campaigners to ask: “How many more?” The Manchester music mogul passed away in his sleep on Wednesday night less than three months […]

Manchester girl set for ‘terrifying’ Scandinavian trek to raise money for mental health in memory of brother

Manchester girl set for ‘terrifying’ Scandinavian trek to raise money for mental health in memory of brother

By Nic Marko   A brave Manchester girl is set to travel 250km from Norway to Sweden with a pack of six husky dogs to raise money for mental health issues in memory of her brother. Vaila Whittaker, 23, is attempting the six day charity challenge to raise £4,000 for Manchester Mind, which helps thousands of people […]

Manchester healthcare staff to perform public play to end mental health stigma

A team of healthcare professionals are stepping into the spotlight to raise awareness of young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing.

The staff from Healthy Minds will perform a play in Rochdale town centre on Saturday October 10 to break the stigma attached to mental health.