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Recent research published in the “Lancet” has added further evidence supporting the link between cannabis usage and developing psychosis. Image of cannabis leaf in banner courtesy of ”Paul” at FreeDigitalPhotos.net...
It is always good to celebrate success, particularly when young people have faced the challenges and demands of balancing mental health whilst undertaking studies/employment. We would like to acknowledge and share the following successes achieved by East Cheshire and Vale Royal service users: COMPLETED SUMMER 2014: * BTEC Diploma Music Performance – Distinction Merit – Mancheste...
The Crisis Care Concordat is a national agreement between the Department of Health and the Home Office. Signatories also include Local Authorities and Police services. Service user and carer input was supported by Mind. The aim of the Crisis Care Concordat is to provide early intervention for people in mental health crisis. The Concordat sets out how organisations will work together better to en...
“Neuroscience for Kids” is a fantatstic US based website which in the words of it’s creators: “Has been created for all students and teachers who would like to learn about the nervous system”. Understanding mental illness also means understanding the nervous system in all it’s complexities; this website makes this daunting task fun, interesting and accessible fo...
A new scheme in East Cheshire invites people with a mental health condition to take part in free personalised fitness sessions. Starting from 8 January 2015, staff from Cheshire and Wirral NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) will support a 12 week project of tailored sessions delivered by CW1 CrossFit in Crewe, in a drive to improve physical and mental well-being. The project has been given the go ahead wi...
The East Cheshire and Vale Royal EI Team based in Congleton have a produced a calendar for 2015 showcasing the art work and poetry of their talented service users. This is the first year we are attempting to sell our creation and we are asking for a voluntary contribution from anyone who would like a copy; all proceeds made will be going to Jamie’s Fund, supporting mental health care in Uganda. Th...
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines give the recommended evidence based interventions for many health conditions in the UK ………. including psychosis! Press the relevant guideline below for a link to its public information NICE website page: Banner image of “Guidelines” courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net...
Have a look at this BBC News story from July 2014 about recent advances in the understanding of the genetics behind psychosis and schizophrenia: Banner image of “DNA” courtesy of ddpavumba at FreeDigitalPhotos.net...
