Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group

In just under two weeks we have a fabulous event taking place to raise funds for our group and promote wellbeing. Come along to Manchester Carers Centre on the 14th August between 11.30 - 16.30. We've got workshops, a raffle with great prizes and lots of information about caring and mental health. All the information is listed on the poster here, but just in case the type is too small for you to read it, here's the detail... Call Cat on 07920 048 689 with any enquiries. Workshops Tai Chi demonstration by Wai Yim Stress management workshop Free acupuncture taster sessions Confidence building one to one sessions Mini hand massage and manicures Exhibitions by a range of community organisations Bring and buy sale Free buffet provided Fabulous prizes in our charity raffle Meal for two at Wagamamas Designer perfume Royal Exchange Theatre Tickets Meal at Akbars Spa day passes Why come along? Show your support for carers in your area Meet other car

On 9th June we hosted an event in Manchester about "Living Well with Voice Hearers". Here is a report by our Group Chair, Lindsey Cree, about the day. I first became interested in this event when Paul Baker contacted our group to see if any of our carers might be interested in learning some coping strategies when supporting a family member who hears voices.  As there’s very little practical information or advice that addresses carers needs in this area I was curious to find out more and hopefully discover what we can do to support a loved one who hears voices. I met up with Paul to get to know more about his organisation and how carers could benefit from a ‘Hearing Voices’ workshop. This turned out to be a thought provoking meeting as I realised how naive I was about the voice hearing experience. For instance, I learned that hearing voices is a normal yet unusual experience, and that it’s possible to become ill as result of hearing voices when you cannot cope with them.