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Mental health

'Loveable' and 'cheeky' man who struggled with alcohol misuse found dead at home
Courts
He was already in a state of decomposition when he was found
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Cornwall mum's heart-breaking reason she supports stillbirth bill change
Employment
Kay Collier tragically lost her son James
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Dog walkers saw 'much-loved' son shortly before he took his own life
Health
Adored Harley took his own life after years of struggles with his mental health. He was so well-liked his colleagues had to draft in employees from other stores so they could all attend his funeral.
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How do you deal with the January blues? Have your say.
Mental health
The January blues are a common occurrence marked by feelings of lethargy, low energy and a lack of motivation - but what causes it, and how can we make the month more joyful?
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Bodmin dad died after illegal antidepressants had a 'profound effect'
Bodmin
He'd just started a new relationship and was looking forward to the future
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Abuse victim drinks herself to death trying to cope with trauma
Courts
Emily tried to stop drinking but the traumas she faced made this difficult
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The Wave Project cancels Christmas event because of sewage spills
Environment
'An ocean full of sewage is not a safe space'
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Less than half of disabled people claim benefits they're entitled to
Health
Take a look at our interactive map to see how Cornwall compares with the rest of the UK
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Mental health referrals for children have tripled since the pandemic
Mental health
One in five children are said to have a mental health issue
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Royal Cornwall Hospitals see stress and mental health staff sickness spikes
Royal Cornwall Hospital
New figures reveal exact numbers taking time off for each factor - stress, anxiety and depression - all at a high
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Trampoline park turned away girl, 8, with sensory issues after sock row
Bodmin
They said she was wearing the wrong kind of socks
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Exorcist from Cornwall 'banishes' demons to Disney World and The Ritz
People
Antonia once beheaded a 'metallic octopus' demon from IKEA
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Scientists test two workers after trying 'stress-busting' activities including yoga
Mental health
Yoga was particularly effective
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How Karrek puts vulnerable people and their families at the heart of care
Health
'Our goal is to provide the support people need when they need it, in a way that makes them feel in control and happier with their lives'
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Incredible fat-fighting footballers lose astonishing amount of weight
Truro
The Man v Fat programme aims to help men through football
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Super fit man lost speech on holiday then got shock diagnosis
Health
Nye Levett is hoping to prove anything is possible in life
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Blind man takes up shooting to avoid 'getting more depressed'
People
He said he didn't want to just 'sit at home'
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Council to encourage kids to read - by giving library cards to newborns
Cornwall Council
Soon they'll get a birth certificate and a library card
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Hayle mum died after her kids were taken away
Hayle
It was said that it would have been better if the mental health team had been fully staffed and resourced
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Boardmasters crowd crush leaves girl with fractured knee
Boardmasters
Jade said she heard her leg 'crunch'
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Celeb Chef Paul Ainsworth's £50k mission for Cornwall
Royal Cornwall Hospital
He's raising money for a children's cancer ward for Cornwall
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Frantic mum needs help as family of six share single rotting bathroom
Redruth
Sonia Shelsher, 31, and husband Stefan, 50, have had a difficult decade and are struggling to save the money for repairs
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St Eval woman with chronic pain died after becoming addicted to opiates
NHS
The assistant coroner for Cornwall has now written to the surgery to see what can be done to improve its service
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Chloe Madeley says 'awful' split from James Haskell left her in depression
Mental health
Chloe Madeley has opened up about her split from ex-husband James Haskell, admitting that the breakdown of their marriage left her in a state of depression
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