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Good Morning Britain Interview With Ian Russell As Part Of Their Mental Health Awareness Week Coverage

Good Morning Britain Interview With Ian Russell As Part Of Their Mental Health Awareness Week Coverage

Published 12 May 2021

Every year, around 200 of those who end their own lives are children. Molly Russell was just 14 years old when she took her own life in 2017. Her father, Ian, believes social media played a role and is now campaigning for legislation to help combat the distribution of harmful content online.

Supporting A Friend Who Has An Eating Disorder

Supporting A Friend Who Has An Eating Disorder

Published 07 March 2021

Today marks the end of Eating Disorders Awareness Week but we should continue to support those with an eating disorder. So, we thought we’d share some tips from BEAT to help you support somebody with an eating disorder.

Media Secretary updates MRF over Online Safety legislation

Media Secretary updates MRF over Online Safety legislation

Published 05 March 2021

Oliver Dowden MP, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, has briefed the Molly Rose Foundation’s Chair of Trustees, Ian Russell, about progress on the forthcoming Online Safety Bill

University Mental Health Day

University Mental Health Day

Published 04 March 2021

Today is University Mental Health Day. Coronavirus has affected us all in different ways but it has proved particularly challenging for many university students who are often living away from home, removed from their usual support and familiar home comforts.

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Published 01 March 2021

Today marks the beginning of Eating Disorder Awareness Week. This year’s theme is Binge Eating Disorder. Binge eating disorder is when a person eats large quantities of food without feeling they’re in control (BEAT).

Young exposed to “wild and dangerous” online environment warns Children’s Commissioner

Young exposed to “wild and dangerous” online environment warns Children’s Commissioner

Published 19 February 2021

England’s Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield has called for tech firm bosses to face criminal prosecution if children come to serious harm using their apps

First 500 MRF ‘My bag of happiness’ packs help primary school children

First 500 MRF ‘My bag of happiness’ packs help primary school children

Published 15 February 2021

Helping to support this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week, from 1st–7th February, Molly Rose Foundation (MRF) volunteers have already distributed nearly all of our popular new ‘My Bag of Happiness’ boxed packs

Children’s Mental Health Week 2021 – Express Yourself

Children’s Mental Health Week 2021 – Express Yourself

Published 01 February 2021

Today marks the start of Children’s Mental Health Week (1st – 7th February 2021) with this year’s theme being ‘Express Yourself’.

‘My bag of happiness’ packs support Children’s Mental Health Week

‘My bag of happiness’ packs support Children’s Mental Health Week

Published 31 January 2021

To support this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week, the Molly Rose Foundation has designed, produced and distributed ‘My Bag of Happiness’ boxed packs for primary school pupils

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