Wakefield event offers an insight into bipolar disorder

A local NHS trust is inviting people in and around Wakefield to a free talk offering an insight into bipolar disorder on Wednesday 27th April at the Elizabethan Gallery, 45 Brook Street, Wakefield, WF1 3AE.

This is the last talk in the series of educational talks offering an insight into bipolar being held by the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which provides mental health and community services to people in Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield.

Led by Dr Booya, the Trust’s medical director, the event focuses on the mental health condition, followed by time for questions. The event is free and open to anybody, so feel free to come along with friends, colleagues or family.

The event begins with refreshments at 6.30pm and the talk will commence at 7pm. The event will end at 8pm.

Dr Booya, the Trust’s medical director, said, "Anyone is welcome to come along to find out a little more about an often misunderstood condition. Whether you are student at a local university or college, you know someone who suffers from bipolar disorder or you simply want to gain an insight into common mental health problems, please join us."

To book a place at this free event call 01924 328656 or email inclusion@swyt.nhs.uk Please note that the talks are educational. If you would like to contact the Trust about an individual or service issue please call our customer services team on 0800 587 2108.

The second topic in the series will be dementia – with sessions being offered between June and October 2011.

Full details of future events, including how to book a place, are available on the Trust’s website http://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk or you can call 01924 328656.