Archive for the “Mental health” category
Real life stories of recovery from psychosis
Personal experiences of having a mental health problem have been captured and published in Powerful Minds, a booklet which shares the stories of people who have experienced psychosis. Real-life stories of recovery from psychosis Personal experiences of having a mental health problem have been captured and …
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My dietitian is the reason I am here today
Bekkie was losing control of her anorexia but with the help of NHS dietitians she is now winning the battle and can enjoy a picnic with her daughter.
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Support and care from staff helped my recovery
Having access to an evening stress course to help her depression meant Josephine didn’t have to take time off work. The support and care she received helped her cope with symptoms she was unfamiliar with. The best thing to help me in my recovery was …
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Newton lodge transforms lives for the better
Our services at Newton Lodge support patients battling depression, schizophrenia and other mental health diseases to help them live happy, normal and independent lives.
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Using telehealth equipment gave Alan confidence to monitor his condition
A heart attack and pneumonia took Alan to hospital and he now lives with heart failure and the anxiety this caused. Since he has had telehealth equipment he has the confidence to monitor his condition. Alan is reassured that the care navigators will contact him …
Trevor has got his independence and had medication reviewed
Trevor has brittle bones and he’s also experienced anxiety and depression as well as a nasty bout of bronchitis. He’s a very independent person but needed a lot of visits from health professionals for pain management. Our service has helped Trevor get his independence back …
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The impact of ADHD on my life and how I am recovering
From a young age Steven was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In this video, he explains how the condition has affected his life and how our services have helped him cope.
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I now have the information to self-care and manage my condition
Heart failure and atrial fibrillation saw David lose interest in life and he spiralled into depression. David now has telehealth equipment in his house so that the care navigation service can monitor his health and wellbeing every day. He learnt about depression and now feels …
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Watsu changed everything – it gave me a life
Michael’s story Michael Nichol, 61, from Wakefield, felt like he was in the “pitch black” after a number of physical and mental health problems left him feeling like he had no future. However, Michael found hope in an unlikely place when he was introduced to …
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I learnt the skills to manage my difficulties
Ibrahim has learnt skills to manage the mental health difficulties he was experiencing, overcome challenges in his life and build confidence in his abilities. Despite being severely visually impaired Ibrahim is able to use his new confidence to take part in community groups and form …
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