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Men's Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 is an important opportunity to shine a light on the challenges many men face but don't always talk about. While conversations around mental health have improved in recent years, many men still struggle in silence, often feeling pressure to cope alone or hide how they are feeling from others.

Heartbreak can affect every part of your life. Whether it comes after a breakup, divorce, betrayal, a situationship, or losing someone you deeply cared about, emotional pain can feel overwhelming and isolating. Many people searching for ways of healing from heartbreak often find themselves struggling with anxiety, low mood, loneliness, overthinking, loss of confidence, or difficulty coping with everyday life. At Healthbox CIC, we believe emotional support should be accessible

We're looking to hire experienced exercise instructors to deliver falls prevention classes in both Ellesmere Port and Winsford on a sessional basis.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we are proud to reflect on the many ways we support individuals, families, schools, workplaces, and future professionals across our communities.

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling isolated and weighed down by emotions that seem too heavy to carry alone. These feelings can affect your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Recognising when you might benefit from counselling is an important step toward finding relief and support. This post explores the signs that indicate it might be time to seek help.

See below information about our May 2026 Understanding Grief Workshop at Healthbox CIC

At Healthbox CIC, we understand how difficult it can be to reach out for support - especially when long waiting lists, high costs, or busy schedules get in the way. That’s why we’re pleased to share that you can now book your therapy assessment online through our new, easy-to-use booking system - making it even simpler to access affordable counselling support when you need it most.

Building on the success of our highly regarded counselling placement service, Healthbox CIC has developed a dedicated Clinical Supervision service to further support you throughout your professional journey.

Blue Monday is often described as the “most depressing day of the year”. January can be a challenging month, and for some, it brings a noticeable dip in mood and motivation.

If you’ve searched for a mental health test UK, you’re not alone. Many people look for online tests when they’re feeling overwhelmed, low, anxious or simply not quite themselves. A mental health test can feel like a quick way to make sense of how you’re feeling, especially when emotions are hard to put into words.

Loneliness is something many of us experience at different points in our lives, and it can feel overwhelming, isolating, and hard to talk about. At Healthbox, we’ve been supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing since 2018 through counselling, community groups and one-to-one support. If you’re wondering how to stop feeling lonely, you’re not alone, and there are practical steps that can help you reconnect.

We’re proud to announce that Healthbox CIC has been selected as one of the organisations funded through Innovate UK’s £2.5 million investment to scale innovation in community-led approaches to improving health outcomes across the UK.

With more than £2 billion of investment already in motion, ORIGIN is expected to create up to 30,000 new jobs across a wide range of industries, from engineering, electrical, and mechanical roles to business support, health and safety, project management, and construction. Ellesmere Port has always been an industrial powerhouse, but it’s now taking centre stage in the UK’s green industrial revolution.

New 2026 Dates: Our Understanding Grief bereavement workshop is delivered by experienced counsellors who specialise in supporting individuals through loss. This safe and supportive four-week series will help you explore the foundations of grief, understand why we feel the way we do, and discover practical ways to cope.

We know life can be heavy pressures to be strong, to keep it together, to be the provider or protector. But you don’t have to carry it all alone. Reaching out isn’t weakness; it’s courage. So this November, check in with the men in your life. Go for that walk. Ask twice. And if you’re struggling, take that step, talk to someone, join a group, or reach out for therapy.

Each year, International Day of Older Persons gives us a chance to reflect on the invaluable contributions of older adults in our communities and the importance of supporting them to live well, independently, and with confidence. At Healthbox, we see first-hand the difference that targeted health and wellbeing programmes can make, and nowhere is that more evident than in our Strength & Balance classes.

We are proud to be working in partnership with Liverpool City Council to deliver Mouthcare Matters training to care home staff across the city. This funded initiative is helping to raise awareness and confidence around oral health in care homes, ensuring residents receive the best possible support for their daily needs.

We know that supporting others can be as rewarding as it is challenging. Whether you’re a teacher, support staff, qualified counsellor, trainee counsellor, or working in any role where you directly support people in the community, having a safe and supportive space to reflect is essential.

The Community Home First Project is a shining example of what can be achieved when organisations come together with one shared goal: supporting people to regain independence and reduce the risk of hospital readmission after a fall.