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‘A new look at psychosis.’ Ivan Tyrrell and Richard Bentall discuss patient-centred new approaches to the understanding and treatment of psychosis.
Ivan Tyrrell and Richard Bentall discuss patient-centred new approaches to the understanding and treatment of psychotic illness. Tyrrell: You have written a... -
Interview with American journalist and author Robert Whitaker on the the myth of chemical imbalance, pharmaceutical companies and the effects of long term anti-psychotic medication.
Why Psychiatry Embraced Drugs: An Interview with Author Robert Whitaker Kelly Bourdet Tuesday, May 08, 2012 We’ve been told that many psychiatric illnesses are... -
New mental health ‘disorder’ been identified by National Trust! Another ‘diagnosis’ to burden parents and children with. When is this going to end?
Comment from Chris Shaw CEO Advocacy in Wirral. Blimey! Even the National Trust and other similars are at it now! This is... -
Important new research proving childhood trauma as a trigger to psychosis. Richard Bentall. University of Liverpool
Researchers at the University have found that children who experience severe trauma are three times as likely to develop schizophrenia... -
Looking for Lynda. Advice for those recovering from physical and mental health difficulties on Wirral
Recovery Wirral received an email from a frustrated Wirral resident struggling to get any meaningful help from her GP for... -
Sea Odyssey Liverpool Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd April. Spectacular event! Well worth a visit!
SEA ODYSSEY GIANT SPECTACULAR On April 20th to 22nd the world’s greatest street theatre company, Royal De Luxe, will bring their Little... -
BBC News. Why MPs with mental health issues should speak out. Alistair Campbell speaks out about stigma. And response from Ruby Wax. Lets stop stigma now!
Why MPs with mental health issues should speak out. Alistair Campbell speaks out about stigma. And response from Ruby Wax. Lets stop stigma... -
Mental Health First Aid Courses at Advocacy in Wirral.
Mental Health First Aid Courses at Advocacy in Wirral. Advocacy in Wirral first came across Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) when... -
“Do we need a diagnostic manual for mental illness?” Richard Bentall discusses DSM V. Guardian
Do we need a diagnostic manual for mental illness? Richard Bentall discusses the controversial revisions to the US Diagnostic and Statistical... -
Meditation increases brain size & function(s)! Research from Harvard, Massachussets and Yale USA.
Meditation increases brain size and function(s)! Far from being simply a relaxed state, meditation is a period of heightened activity in... -
Beat the Blues! Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT) at Advocacy in Wirral.
Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT) NHS Wirral have contracted Advocacy in Wirral to provide a computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT) service... -
WirralWell. Local online directory and information point for wellbeing, health and social care services in Wirral.
WirralWell is a new online directory and information hub for wellbeing, health and social care services in the Wirral area.... -
Titanic and Liverpool – The Untold Story. Exhibition and lots more free stuff to see and do at Liverpool Maritime Museum now.
Everybody has heard about the tragedy of the Titanic. But how much do you really know about it? Find out... -
Campaign Against Living Miserably! Merseyside Charity CALM helping young men nationally.
Campaign Against Living Miserably! The campaign against living miserably (CALM) was set up to reduce the high suicide rate amongst men... -
Psychological Therapies – A Review of the Current Therapies Available (a service receiver’s view).
Psychological Therapies A Review of the Current Therapies Available. A Service Receiver’s View. Over the years I have been lucky enough to have... -
Food Myths. Some of the hype we are being fed about foods!
The biggest food myths in Britain What are the biggest food myths you shouldn’t believe? It seems every day a new miracle... -
If you have depression of any type…you are in good company!
Depression and Bipolar list: These famous authors, scientists, leaders, artists, and celebrities all have been reported as having depressive mood disorders... -
Lots of great things to do for wellbeing at Wirral MIND Fountain Project. Do come along!
FOUNTAIN PROJECT ACTIVITY SHEET MONDAY Reading Group 10am – 11.30am Reiki & Thai massage with Claire (Call Claire for prices & to book – 07817 727... -
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust’s NEW Advance Statement. “What I would like to happen if I become unwell.” Start your own today!
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust’s NEW Advance Statement. “If at any time I experience a mental health crisis, I would like the following statement to guide... -
Message from Chris Shaw AiW. Tales of Olympic Torches, Open Water Swims and Running Around the Wirral. Literally! And Some Thoughts on Mental Heath and Impact of Diagnosis.
Hi everyone, I am over the moon that our APEX project has been recognised by the Olympics and with being chosen as one... -
Why being Assertive is Necessary for Health . A Personal Account.
Why being Assertive is Necessary for Health Assertiveness is something people deeply desire but are afraid or reluctant to possess. It is... -
The Recovery Star. A brilliant way of helping to measure outcomes in Recovery for both service users and services. Start your own star today!
The Recovery Star is a tool for supporting and measuring change when working with adults of working age who are... -
The recovery paradigm for mental health – ‘Life and times of a supermodel’. A must read for Recovery.
I have recently been made aware of this amazing document produced as a result of a MIND thinktank group. It... -
Relax with Guided Meditation – A Review of Free Resources Available on the Web.
Relax with Guided Meditation A Review of Free Resources Available on the Web Guided Meditation uses visualisation techniques to communicate with... -
Get into Reading! Friendly, welcoming groups to join near you! New venues on Wirral.
Get into Reading Want to meet new people in your area? Want something new to read? Want to try something a... -
Chris Shaw AiW bearing the Olympic torch through Wirral on June 1st! Lets all support him along the way and join the celebrations in Birkenhead Park!
Celebrations to mark Olympic Torch’s path through Wirral Our very own Chris Shaw bearing the torch! Chris Shaw and Rose Tyson named... -
Psychologists fear US manual will widen mental illness diagnosis. Guardian
Psychologists fear US manual willwiden mental illness diagnosis Mental disorders listed in publication that should not exists, warn UK experts Hundreds of... -
Tall ships making spectacular return to River Mersey in August!
Tall ships set for return to River Mersey Wirral Globe reports: An international fleet of majestic Tall Ships will make a spectacular... -
How well do GP’s detect bipolar?
In a survey, 70% of people with bipolar said they had been misdiagnosed by health professionals. Here Clare Dolman looks at... -
The Green Community Shop & Centre. A Jewel in the Heart of Oxton Village. Do you have any old wellies for the Welly Road Project please?
The Green Community Shop A not for profit community organization. Shop and community centre run by and on behalf of the local... -
Wirral OCD Group – Everyone Welcome from All Areas.
Wirral OCD Group was set up over 10 years ago. It is now based in Hoylake and is open to... -
The Wirral Handyperson and Gardening Service.
The Wirral Handyperson Service is set up to serve elderly, vulnerable and disabled people who live in Wirral. It provides... -
FREE courses and Self Help Groups to help you make positive life changes! Making Changes Project at Wirral MIND & St James Centre.
‘Take Control’ Planning for Wellness & Recovery Develop skills and strategies to help manage difficult and challenging times and create your own... -
Big Thank You to all who came to any of the 3 dates! Great days. Advance Statement Training Courses on Wirral.
GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME ALONG! PLANNING TO RUN MORE COURSES AT ADVOCACY WE WILL LET YOU KNOW SOON Watch... -
The Open Door Centre. New Service for Young People. All welcome!
The Open Door Centre The Open Door Centre is a brand new service created by young people for young people who may... -
The Men’s Activities Hub. Many great opportunities for men on the Wirral!
The Men’s Activities Hub Many great opportunities for men on the Wirral! The Men’s Activities Hub is a Men’s Group for men...
