MhIST Bipolar Group
A self help group for people whose lives are affected by psychosis, mania and depression.
Meetings are held at MhIST
7:00pm to 9:00pm on the 1st Thursday of each month
Telephone for details or just come along
Email: bipolar.group@mhist.co.uk
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Craft Social Afternoon
No experience necessary.
Come join in learn a new craft in a relaxed, informal and supportive environment or just come for a brew and a chat.
Alternate Monday afternoons
1:15pm to 3:00pm
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Depression and Anxiety Help Group
An opportunity to talk to others who will understand, in a safe and non judgemental environment
An opportunity to share experiences and coping strategies
A chance to meet new people
Meets every Friday afternoons 12:30pm until 2:00pm
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OCD(Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Meets fortnightly on Mondays at 7:30pm
email:help@mhist.co.uk
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Support for Self-Harm
Self Harm what is it?
Self-Harm can take a number of forms:
Physical - Cutting or hurting yourself.
Drugs - Abusing drugs of solvents.
Food - Starving or binging.
Alcohol - Abusing alcohol
Self-Harm is or can be:
A sign that something is wrong.
A way of surviving.
A sign that someone needs understanding and support.
A way of expressing powerful feelings.
A coping strategy or safety valve for stress or anxiety.
Self-Harm what it's not:
Self-Harm is not:
A sign of deep disturbance or madness.
A failed suicide attempt.
Designed to manipulate others.
A danger to other people.
You can help someone who self-harms by:
Listening to what he/she has to say.
Being understanding.
Not being judgmental.
There are plenty of difficulties in stopping self harm but there are possible alternatives to reducing the occurrence of it, such as ..
Telephone:01204 527200 for more details on any of the above groups. A calendar of all the meeting times is available.
Group meeting times and dates Calendar 2008
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