Last year Doctors in Wales issued more prescriptions for depression than there are people in the country.
The “Taking the Wheel” campaign reached Merthyr today.
Service users and carers from Hafal’s Merthyr project have discussed the campaign’s theme of empowerment during today’s event.
The “Taking the Wheel” campaign reached Aberdare today.
Service users and carers from Hafal’s RCT project have discussed the campaign’s theme of empowerment during today’s event.
Childhood abuse
Research by the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London has suggested that childhood abuse doubles the risk of adults developing multiple and long-lasting episodes of depression.
First mental health course for young people takes place this month
Wales’ first self-management course for young people with a serious mental illness will take place at the end of this month.
“Taking the Wheel” campaign reaches Bargoed
The “Taking the Wheel” campaign reached Bargoed Community Centre today.Service users and carers from Hafal’s Caerphilly project have discussed the campaign’s theme of empowerment during today’s event.
Taking the Wheel at the Eisteddfod
Service users from Hafal’s Wrexham project have been discussing the “Taking the Wheel” campaign’s theme of empowerment at the Eisteddfod today.
Taking the Wheel campaign reaches Hafal’s North Wales Event
Over 150 service users, carers and their families have gathered to celebrate the client-run Taking the Wheel campaign at Hafal’s annual North Wales event which is today being held in the glorious setting of Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay.
£15m young people’s unit opens in Bridgend
A £15m purpose-built mental health unit for young people with serious mental illnesses has opened at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend.
“Maintaining good physical health is a crucial part of recovering from serious mental illness.”
Hafal Expert Patient Trainer Dave Smith’s latest monthly Western Mail column is available online today.