Welcome to the Recovery Wall - West Wales Action for Mental Health

Inspire. Be Inspired.

The Recovery Wall uses digital media as a means of promoting recovery and wellbeing.

The Recovery Wall is a key part of our WWAMH work supporting people to share their experiences and to promote understanding about mental health across our communities.

We want to thank everyone for sharing their experiences on the Recovery Wall, the films are so inspiring and help us to further our understanding about what supports good health and well being.

Content Warning!

Please be aware that some content contained on this page may be a trigger for some people and may cause emotional distress.

Please avoid watching/reading/listening, if in any doubt.

Your Stories

Dai & Sue’s Story

Dai, a veteran, shares about his life after leaving the Forces and Sue, his wife, brings her perspective on the journey they made together on Dai’s mental health recovery and how they now enjoy playing wheelchair basket ball together as well as many other activities and hobbies.

Donna’s Story – Veteran

Hear Donna share about her journey towards recovery with support from VNHSW.

Danny’s Story – Veteran

Danny shares with us his experience of going through therapy successfully with VNHSW.

Dafydd Millns – “Outdoor Adventure and its role in Health and Wellbeing”

Dafydd shares about his journey of experiencing a series of physical and mental health issues before discovering the benefits of outdoor adventure and its role in Health and Wellbeing.

Bleddyn’s Story – Veteran

Bleddyn Rees shares his story of going through successful therapy with Veterans NHS Wales.

Don’s Video – Veteran

Don is a veteran who has received therapy through Veteran’s NHS Wales. VNHSW are celebrating their 10th Year Anniversary. They have a Facebook group for anyone interested in learning more about military and veterans mental health. Contact info at the end of the video. .

Ffion and People Speak Up

A film by Ffion and People Speak Up about her experiences.

Bleddyn’s Story

My name is Bleddyn Rees and I served in the Army for 9 years. I left in 2018 and this is when I started to suffer from failing mental health. I got diagnosed with PTSD. I’m going through the process of receiving treatment and learning how to cope every day.

Dafydd’s Story

My name is Daf and have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Throughout the combination of working with sCAMHS and participation in blue exercise with TONIC surf, I’ve managed to overcome my demons and now strive to promote the outdoors and give back.

You Put On That Uniform

Mental health can affect anyone I never thought I would suffer as I was a very active hard working life and soul and then after a 10 month stay in hospital after having a total hip replacement my mental health journey began.

Owen’s Story

In this episode we hear from Owen Griffiths, who shares his own experiences of anxiety following a work related incident. Owen also talks about some of the key moments in his life which has contributed towards his recovery.

Jayne’s Story (Faith & Mental Health)

In this episode we hear from Jayne who would like to share her thoughts and experiences around faith and mental illness.

Nyfed’s Story

In this episode we hear from Nyfed who hears voices, who now uses his past experience to help and inspire others.

Steve Moore (CEO Hywel Dda University Health Board)

In this film we get to hear from Steve Moore who is the CEO of Hywel Dda University Health Board. Steve is a keen supporter of Time To Change Wales, and for tackling mental health stigma and discrimination within the workplace.

Road to Recovery (Music Video)

This music video was recorded and produced with the aid of WWAMH and CVCMedia by two of our volunteers on the Recovery Wall project. Chris and Mikey both have a keen interest in music and this is how they have chosen to tell their story – enjoy!

The VC Gallery

We were lucky enough to be able to meet and film Barry and the rest of the team at The VC Gallery who are based in Pembrokeshire. Their main aims and objectives are to help Veterans and the Community using art engagement. For more information please visit – www.thevcgallery.com

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