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Gila’s way to help prevent suicide in young people

Gila’s Way and Jami are providing the Jewish community with tools to prevent suicide among young people – and how to respond if it happens

By Jane Prinsley

4 min read

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July 25, 2024 09:34

Rabbi Shalom Hammer is raising awareness of suicide prevention through his organisation Gila's Way after his daughter Gila took her own life (Photo: Rabbi Shalom Hammer)

Why language matters when it comes to mental health

Changing the way we talk to each other about mental illness and distress is crucial to ending the stigma

By Philippa Carr

2 min read

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May 16, 2024 11:14

It is important to choose our words carefully so as not to further isolate people struggling with their mental health (Photo: supplied by Jewish Care)

By Daniel Carmel-Brown

This Pesach, one in four people at your Seder will be struggling with their mental health

Jewish Care, which has merged with Jami, is appealing to the community to support its vital services

2 min read

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April 17, 2024 12:44

This Pesach, we need to think of those struggling with their mental health (Photo: Blake Ezra)

Double break-in at Jewish mental health charity and café

Head Room in Golders Green targeted by thieves

By Jane Prinsley

1 min read

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February 19, 2024 17:32

Head Room in Golders Green (Photo: Jami)

The Jami CEO who took mental health care out of day centres and onto the high street

Laurie Rackind is leaving after 18 years at the charity

By Gaby Wine

2 min read

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January 18, 2024 11:55

Laurie Rackind, the outgoing CEO of Jami (Photo: Jami)

One in four new clients at mental health charity seek help due to war

Charity Jami said that many Jewish people in the UK have been impacted by events in Israel and Gaza

By Elisa Bray

1 min read

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December 8, 2023 11:43

One in four new clients at mental health charity seek help due to war

Jewish Care announces merger with mental health charity Jami

The integration will maintain the Jami brand and will ensure services are secured for the future

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

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November 2, 2023 16:10

Directors of Jewish Care, by Blake Ezra Photography

Over half of Jewish under 25-year-olds suffering with poor mental health

More than 50 doctors and psychiatrists sign letter in the JC calling on Jewish community to support mental health charity Jami

By Rosa Doherty

4 min read

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September 28, 2023 06:25

The young adult university student talks with her mature peer about her previous experiences.

Jami/Raphael merger a major boost for mental health counselling

The charities say that joining forces will enable them to offer counselling to more people, especially those with complex mental health needs

By JC Reporter

1 min read

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February 24, 2023 10:59

Jami/Raphael merger a major boost for mental health counselling

Community puts mental health at the centre of Shabbat

Next Shabbat, let’s start talking about our mental health

Jami expanding young people’s services to meet growing demand

Jewish Care shines a light on its volunteers at awards evening

Jami combats loneliness by launching a community befriending scheme

‘If you don’t feel okay, it is important to talk about it’

Jami creates resources to address Jewish community’s ‘deep psychological challenge’ since October 7

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Next Shabbat, let’s start talking about our mental health

Jami expanding young people’s services to meet growing demand

Jewish Care shines a light on its volunteers at awards evening

Jami combats loneliness by launching a community befriending scheme

‘If you don’t feel okay, it is important to talk about it’

Jami creates resources to address Jewish community’s ‘deep psychological challenge’ since October 7

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Why language matters when it comes to mental health

This Pesach, one in four people at your Seder will be struggling with their mental health

Double break-in at Jewish mental health charity and café

The Jami CEO who took mental health care out of day centres and onto the high street

One in four new clients at mental health charity seek help due to war

Jewish Care announces merger with mental health charity Jami

Over half of Jewish under 25-year-olds suffering with poor mental health

Jami/Raphael merger a major boost for mental health counselling