Understanding mental health in the Falklands


The public health department have launched a new anti-stigma and discrimination mental health project. This week saw the department hold a public presentation at the
International Men’s Day


Marked in around 80 countries worldwide International men’s day fell on the 19th November. The day is dedicated to celebrating the positive contributions men make
Stanley Residents Celebrate World Mental Health Day


The happiness scale in the Falklands hit an average of 7.9 out of 10, according to the 2021 Census, while responses from people living on
Going Smoke Free this Stoptober


Smoking is a hard habit to give up. Fortunately, the Public Health Unit, with support from the pharmacy, is running a Stoptober campaign this October,
Falklands to observe World Mental Health Day


On Monday the 10th of October, World Mental Health Day is celebrated. The day, which was first observed in 1992, is used to raise awareness
Eating healthier in the Falklands


This week, the Public Health Unit held their ‘eat well week’. So, Charles had a look at ways to eat healthier in the Falklands.
February’s Walking Festival aims to promote health and wellbeing


The Falklands is blessed with a huge variety of outdoor spaces which makes it a perfect place to host a walking festival. This is exactly
Team Tranquil World Mental Health Day


Mental health and wellbeing has been put under the spotlight in recent years especially some are feeling a sense of disconnect and isolation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. World
KEMH celebrate World Heart Day


Every 29th of September, World Heart Day is observed. Heart Disease remains the world’s number one killer which results in over 18 million deaths a
Samaritans Day
Back in 2008, a Falklands mental health group sponsored two members of the Samaritans to come to the islands to offer training to volunteers. From



