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Depression & anxiety after 40
Depression and anxiety can affect mood, sleep, concentration, confidence, relationships and everyday life. They may develop gradually or become more noticeable during periods of change or pressure.
CalderGold brings together useful articles, local mental health support and relevant activities across Calderdale to help people over 40 explore practical information and available support.
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Depression & anxiety articles
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5 Rules for Eating Away Your Depression
Discusses dietary patterns, digestive health and inflammation in relation to mood and symptoms of depression.
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7 Facts About Depression That Will Blow You Away
Reviews several common claims and misconceptions concerning depression, diagnosis and antidepressant treatment.
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A 3,000 Year Old Herbal Remedy for Anxiety Puts Drugs to Shame in Landmark Clinical Trial
Discusses a clinical trial comparing kava with conventional medicines for generalized anxiety disorder.
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A Fine Kettle of Fluoxetine
Investigates how pharmaceutical residues such as fluoxetine can enter waterways and accumulate in fish.
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A Natural Approach to Overcoming Depression
Discusses nutrition, psychotherapy, exercise and other whole-person approaches to managing symptoms of depression.
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Alkylphenol Endocrine Disruptors and Allergies
Explores whether exposure to industrial endocrine-disrupting chemicals may contribute to eczema and other allergic diseases.
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Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Depression
Examines whether reducing inflammatory foods and eating an antioxidant-rich diet may help prevent or treat depression.
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Antioxidants and Depression
Examines whether antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables and folate-rich beans and greens may reduce the risk of depression.
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Anxiety drops nearly 50% with overlooked therapy, study confirms
Examines a small study investigating forest bathing and structured nature-based activities for anxiety, depression and stress.
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Are the BPA-Free Alternatives Safe?
Investigates whether plastics marketed as BPA-free may still have hormone-disrupting effects from chemicals such as BPS and BPF.
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Local Depression & anxiety support
Find Calderdale organisations, professionals and services connected with this topic.
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Clare Wells
Registered Human Givens counsellor in Hebden Bridge working with adults on anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, grief and stress, with in-person and online appointments.
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Healthy Minds Calderdale
Mental-health charity providing Safespace support, drop-ins, outdoor wellbeing activities, befriending, welfare-rights help and practical services that support emotional wellbeing and social connection.
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James Pearson
Accredited counsellor providing individual counselling for adults across Calderdale for anxiety, depression, grief, anger, stress and relationship difficulties.
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Liz Merrell
BACP-registered Halifax counselling and psychotherapy for adults and young people aged 16+, including support with anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties.
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WomenCentre Calderdale
Women-only emotional and practical support, including wellbeing groups, counselling, trauma and domestic-abuse support, confidence building and digital support.
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Andy's Man Club – Calderdale Groups
Free peer-to-peer talking groups for men, with Calderdale meetings in Halifax, North Halifax, Brighouse and Hebden Bridge.
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Noah's Ark Centre Adult Counselling
Halifax counselling and psychotherapy service providing regular confidential sessions for adults and young people aged 16 and over.
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Samaritans of Halifax and Calderdale
Confidential emotional support for anyone who is struggling, distressed or experiencing suicidal thoughts, available through the local branch and 24-hour national phone line.
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Unmasked Mental Health
Calderdale charity providing counselling, peer-support hubs, activity groups and accessible support for people experiencing poor mental health, anxiety or depression.
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Depression & anxiety events and activities
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Event
Old-Time and Modern Sequence Dancing - Brighouse
Date: 1 October 2026
Venue: Central Methodist Church
Weekly afternoon old-time and modern sequence dancing in central Brighouse, combining gentle physical activity, music and social contact for adults who enjoy traditional group…
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Old-Time and Modern Sequence Dancing - Ovenden
Date: 1 October 2026
Venue: OSCA Foundation at Forest Cottage
Weekly old-time and modern sequence dancing at OSCA Foundation in Ovenden, offering gentle physical activity, music and a social afternoon for adults. Contact the…
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A Chance to Dance - Hebden Bridge
Date: 5 October 2026
Venue: Hebden Bridge Town Hall
Friendly weekly daytime dance sessions at Hebden Bridge Town Hall, suitable for older adults who want to stay active, enjoy music and meet other…
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Craft and Chat
Date: 5 October 2026
Venue: Rimani House Wellbeing Centre
Weekly Age UK craft and social group in Halifax where adults can bring or share craft activities, meet new people and enjoy refreshments in…
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Elland SEND Mums Wellbeing Club - November 2026
Date: 7 November 2026
Venue: Meraki Elland
Adult wellbeing and peer-support session for mothers and carers of children with SEND, combining conversation and mutual support with gentle yoga and wellbeing activities.
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The Comfort Room - Grief Support - November 2026
Date: 13 November 2026
Venue: Foundry Street Community Centre
Supportive peer group for adults experiencing grief, whether recent or long-term. People may talk, listen or simply spend time with others who understand. No…
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The Comfort Room - Grief Support - December 2026
Date: 11 December 2026
Venue: Foundry Street Community Centre
Supportive peer group for adults experiencing grief, whether recent or long-term. People may talk, listen or simply spend time with others who understand. No…
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