Throughout my journey with mental health, there have been extremely dark times, times of crying out to God and to be honest, pretty ordinary times as well. 2000 years ago, Jesus was just a few days before his crucifixion, tensions were building, and everything looked bleak. …

Jess Cooper (Communications and Events Manager for Kintsugi Hope) In the UK, over 8 million people are experiencing an anxiety disorder at any one time (Mental Health UK) 60% of employees are experiencing anxiety (The Workplace Health Report.) Less than 50% of people with generalised anxiety disorder access treatment (Mental…

Today is has been designated #TimetoTalk day. It’s a day to encourage open and honest conversations about mental health — something we’re passionate about at Kintsugi Hope, because creating safe and supportive spaces means having those honest conversations. And over the past few years we have got better at talking…

Responding to the new government mental health strategy. — ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.’ Charles Dickens ‘It was the best of times’, because over the past decades we have seen huge positive strides in our awareness of mental health, the importance of investing in it, and the acknowledgement that it is an…

Blue Monday; there are many things said about this day — one being that it is the saddest or most depressing day of the year. …

Christmas is nearly upon us, and we know it can be a time filled with mixed emotions. We are reminded of the word “Immanuel” which means God with us. This means God is with us in our challenges, with us in our cancer journeys, with us in our mess, with…

As the World prepares for one of the largest funerals in history, Patrick Regan, OBE, reflects on how we deal with pain and grief. Over the last couple of years, I have experienced grief in various forms. Two weeks ago, I had two funerals in two days; my precious uncle…

Exponential Growth for Mental Health and Wellbeing Charity Kintsugi Hope. Between March 2020 when lockdown began and August 2021, Kintsugi Hope has seen a 645% increase in Churches and Christian Organisations partnering with them to provide safe and supportive spaces for those who are struggling with their mental health. This…

With over a million people living with an eating disorder in the UK, and countless more undiagnosed or in recovery, it no surprise that so…