Mental health patients kept in hospitals longer than necessary theguardian.com/society/articl…

Suicide risks found in nearly half A&E and mental health wards hsj.co.uk/mental-health/…

A least one of the parties is talking about caring.

The latest edition of Caring magazine from Carers UK can be read here. carersuk.org/media/bmxdluym…

CarersUK publish a guide o looking after someone every year or so. You can go to the page by clicking here. carersuk.org/help-and-advic… Alternatively, you can download it here. carersuk.org/media/qq2d2meq…

Antidepressant withdrawal affects one in six people BBC reports a review of previous studies suggests one out of every six people have symptoms when they stop taking antidepressants – fewer than previously thought. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

A quick reminder that our virtual support group meeting is tonight (Monday) at 7pm. If you would like to join do get in contact and I will send you the link. email us at [email protected] or call on 07763 082094

URGENT! Pls share. The last chance to register to vote in the General Election is 11.59pm tomorrow Tue 18 June. Potentially 8m aren't registered at their current address. Here's 4 key facts... 1) You can do it online here registertovote.service.gov.uk/country-of-res… 2) It's good for your finances.

🚨 Today is your last chance to register to vote. Those of us living with mental illness must have our voices heard in the general election. Sign up today. It only takes a couple of minutes 👉 gov.uk/register-to-vo…

On Mon 24th Jun at 7pm at Meadowfield Hospital we are hoping that Jane Padmore, CEO of Sussex Partnership will attend in a Q&A with carers. You are all welcome to attend this free meeting. Jane will be unable to answer personal or political-based questions.

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This coming Wednesday, we are at The Happy Teapot Café (opposite Worthing Library) from 10:30 am to 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you there. Everyone is welcome.

🗣️ "I felt like a prisoner really" Taking on physical activity when you live with a mental illness isn't always easy. From struggling to get up in the morning to relishing being in the water, Phoebe's story shows the power of movement 👉 bit.ly/46CmsGi

Just a quick reminder that we are hosting an online support meeting for friend and family carers tonight (Monday 12th Aug) at 7pm. If you want to join, or know more, do get in touch. Everyone is welcome. All we ask is that confidentiality is respected.

Tonight we are holding our regular Meadowfield meeting. Normally this takes place on the *fourth* Monday of the month, however, next week is a bank holiday. Everyone is welcome to attend this free meeting, however, confidentiality must be respected. The meeting starts at 7pm

💬 Rebekah spoke to us about living with depression, anxiety, OCD and anorexia nervosa during her teenage years. After these challenges, she is passionate about making change and improving mental health provision in schools 👉 bit.ly/3Ay3Fjx

Just a reminder of our virtual meeting taking place at 7pm. Everyone is welcome. Get in touch for details.

Tonight, Mon 23rd Sept, is our monthly meeting at Meadowfield Hospital, at 7pm. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge. Should you want support to get there do let us know and we will do our best to help. 07763 082094 or [email protected]

Tonight is our online meeting, at 7pm. Our online meeting take place on the second Monday of the month. All meetings are free and everyone is welcome. If you are looking to join, call me (Mark) on 07763 082094 or email [email protected] for more information.

🚨 Mental health services are already stretched beyond capacity. Yet there are reports that the government may axe vital safeguards for mental health funding. Alongside 17 organisations, we've written to the PM asking to protect funding for services 👇