27 September 2014

MSM World Mental Health Day: October Events

In supporting & engaging with World Mental Health Day & it's theme of 'Living with Schizophrenia', MSM are delivering public presentations across our localities...

Wednesday 8th:  Bipolar Disorder: exploring the ins & outs of the ups & downs 
- presented by Rachel Butler: to raise awareness of symptoms, treatments, the science & lived experience of bipolar disorder… to promote MSM's Peer Support in Wombourne
PLEASE NOTE:  this presentation is cancelled but will be rescheduled asap, it will still take place at the Fire Station, Giggety Lane, Wombourne, WV5 0AX.  
PLEASE WATCH THIS SPACE!

Friday 10th:  MSM Sponsored Walks in & around Stafford
- 10am starting from Quest, Tipping St, Stafford, ST16 2LL
- 3 walks (short, for everyone; medium, for some scenery; long, for the serious), all finish at Quest. Each walker is sponsored for the Peer Support Group / Activity of their choice

Saturday 11th:  Stand in Cannock Library
- 10am - 2.00pm information on Schizophrenia & severe mental illness; signposting

Saturday 11th:  Schizophrenia Awareness
- 1.00pm - 2.30pm Quest, Stafford
- presented by Leasa Hatherly; learning through fun & interaction; refreshments 

Volunteer appreciation events will also take place in each locality

for details of presentations, contact:
Gemma Hobday (Operations Co-ordinator)
0787 5402 471

for details of sponsored walks, contact:
Linda Newton (Partnerships Co-ordinator)
0797 1050 881

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