Individuals whose lives have been affected by mental health issues are being invited to take part in the Human Libraries project, organised by Suffolk Libraries. This concept is quite new in the UK but is an excellent way to create understanding surrounding a range of sensitive issues, including mental health, alcohol awareness, drug awareness and…
A new study featured on the BBC website suggests that prescribing self-help books on the NHS is an effective treatment for depression. Patients offered books, plus sessions guiding them in how to use them, had lower levels of depression a year later than those offered usual GP care. The effect was seen in addition to…
In January 2013 it’ll be two years since the launch of The Mind Sanctuary in it’s current format. As this year draws to a close, we’re trying to assess what people like/dislike about The Mind Sanctuary and whether we are fulfilling the social objectives for which The Mind Sanctuary was initially started. To help with…
Today marks the official launch of Suffolk Health and Wellbeing Month, which The Mind Sanctuary is helping to co-ordinate in partnership with Suffolk Libraries and Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of V.A.S.P (Voluntary & Statutory Partnership) and other wellbeing professionals and organisations. The campaign, also being supported by the East Anglian Daily…
TheNHS Trust in Norfolk and Suffolk has launched a consultation about how spirituality and personal identity should be included in recovery from mental illnesses. Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is holding four events over the next few months to gain feedback on how the public see spirituality fitting into the health care services it…
