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Sophie Lewis (centre) is pictured at her graduation with dad Stephen Lee and mum Denise Lee.

Family continues fundraising campaign in memory of husband and father

David Lancatser was released from HMP Durham just two days before he took his own life.

Offender died just two days after release from prison

Paul Cooper

Ex-cop turns trauma into triumph with global podcast hit

Diane Askwith

Dedicated service launchese to help with military injury claims

Martin Lynch.

I take a cold plunge in my wheelie bin every day - it helps my PTSD

John Bolloten, documentary photographer at his Blood Brothers exhibition

I photograph brutal bare-knuckle fights. I'm often sprayed with blood

Natasha Verrall-Bhasin, 41, will be taking part in swimming, wheelchair curling and alpine skiing in Canada as part of the Invictus Games, which is taking place from Saturday, February 8, until Sunday, February 16.

Former RAF medic competes for Team UK in Invictus Games

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

Lucy Gawthorpe at her home where a wall has collapsed.

Watch: Garden wall which crashed into home could cost £30k to fix

Mikey Allen at his 'therapy' castle in the Sirhowy Valley, South Wales.

Ex-soldier pledges to rebuild mountain 'therapy' castle

Claire Lilley with actor Ross Kemp (right) at a pre-launch event in Parliament for the Forcer Protocol.

Missing veterans initiative named after town soldier

Lee Bullivant and his wife Sam.

How Poppy Appeal helped save a Hartlepool veteran's life

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

Nourish your mental health with time spent outdoors

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

Made In Chelsea’s Louise Thompson announces incurable Lupus diagnosis

A coroner has ruled that Hartlepool veteran Alan Forcer hanged himself while under the influence of drugs.

Coroner rules veteran hanged himself
An Army veteran who was found hanging after battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for years was under the influence of drugs when he hanged himself, a coroner has ruled.
By Tom Wilkinson, PA

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

Cristina Moreira, instructor at Casa Yoga, practicing yoga by the sea, in Hartlepool.

Yoga instructor swaps swaps studio for sand with special sessions on beach

Centre, Dennis Wake, Founder of Woodturning Hartlepool, with two students.

How jobseekers can join free woodturning courses in Hartlepool

Lee Bullivant, right, gives Ray Lonsdale, left, a framed photograph of Tommy.

Photographer presents Tommy creator with 'different' picture of iconic statue

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

Andrew Cammiss launched the charity in 2020.

East Durham Veterans Trust has high hopes for 2022 after successful first year

Alan passed away aged 40.

Ex-wife of tragic Hartlepool veteran raises awareness about PTSD support

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... Sarah Wilson

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

Stuart Crebbin, 45, is organising a 10 Peak Challenge on the Brecon Becons mountain range in Wales along with 18 friends and colleagues.

Fireman inspires challenge after health bombshell

Mental health is major employment issue during lockdown.

LEGAL EAGLE: Mental health in employment has never been so important

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

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

CCTV captured the shocking moment neighbour threw kitten at owner's door

Mike Hill with Jeremy Cain and Susan Atkinson at the Time Is Now Climate Event.

Proud Hartlepool Council is supporting the Armed Forces Covenant - Mike Hill MP

The symptoms of PTSD are often so severe that they affect the sufferer's quality of life on a day-to-day basis (Photo: Shutterstock)

What is PTSD and how can I tell if I have it?

PTSD (Photo: Shutterstock)

What is PTSD and how can I tell if I have it?

Sunderland RTA victim Bobbie Tighe in her Rawdon Road home. Picture by FRANK REID

‘It’s disgusting’: Sunderland schoolgirl left in tears as Hartlepool hit-and-run...

Hartlepool MP Mike Hill is angered by the setback for the veterans' campaign.

Hartlepool MP Mike Hill’s anger at military veterans’ campaign blow

Pc Mick Johnson and then then Chief Constable Iain Spittle.

Brave Hartlepool Pc speaks out to tell how he developed PTSD after being stabbed...

A health check report.

Could your injury claim be undervalued?

Richard Madden in hit drama Bodyguard. Photo from BBC.

Cleveland police officer honoured for work on subject highlighted by hit televis...

The Government has been urged to do more to help veterans.

Hartlepool MP's 'our veterans deserve better' call to Government over mental hea...

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Maternal mental health problems '“ the impact in numbers

Picture by PA

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