Alongside the principle of the whole person approach, this is the message we aim to promote.
We back this up with practical support. Through training for staff in healthy lifestyles, small grants and advice and support, Mind Your Heart has successfully supported voluntary and statutory organisations in mental health services in West Wales to offer more opportunities for healthy living to their clients.
Giving mental health workers skills and knowledge in the benefits of eating well, keeping active and the impact on health of alcohol and drugs, has boosted their confidence in supporting their clients in these areas and in looking after themselves too.
Continued funding has enabled us to consolidate and extend our work. Mind Your Heart has started training with primary care to address obstacles that may exist in accessing GP services for people with mental health problems. And we continue to support voluntary and statutory mental health services in West Wales to help people improve their overall health and wellbeing.
Mind Your Heart has also published ‘The West Wales Recovery Book’ – a self-help guide for anyone experiencing mental or emotional distress.
It is based on the key discoveries of those who have made the journey. We are delighted that Mind Your Heart is bringing the Recovery Book to a whole new audience.
The West Wales Recovery Book is available through existing organisations working for mental health and in local libraries. You can order a hard copy by contacting Mind Your Heart. Donations towards the cost of publication and postage are however greatly appreciated!
