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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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The sensory impairment services changed my life for the better
The Sensory Impairment services changed my life for the better Huw Davies’ story Huw Davies suffers from type two Ushers Syndrome and was born with moderate to severe hearing loss. This has also led to him having an onset of visual problems related to Retinitis …
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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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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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How the Newhaven facility is helping me recover to live a better life
Dean has been suffering from schizophrenia and also has learning disabilities. In this short video, Dean explains how the Newhaven hospital helped him with his recovery.
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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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Without Creative Minds I would not be here today
Debs Taylor’s depression had left her isolated, lost and with no desire to go on. Her recovery through artistic creativity meant she could start to come off her medication and has massively gained in confidence. She is now an advocate for the Trust’s Creative Minds …
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Using my personal experience to help others
Alex struggled throughout his adolescent years feeling isolated from his peers. After facing many ups and downs he found he could use his personal experiences to help others. Alex’s story “I used to think I was unique, the only one going through it. When I …
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