Scoop November 2009
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==Learn to be a Mental Health First Aider - FREE 2-DAY Training Courses in Norwich== | ==Learn to be a Mental Health First Aider - FREE 2-DAY Training Courses in Norwich== | ||
One in four of us experiences a serious mental health problem at some point in our lives. Anxiety, depression, extreme mood-swings, addictions, eating disorders, and sometimes frightening-sounding labels like 'schizophrenia' or 'bi-polar'. | One in four of us experiences a serious mental health problem at some point in our lives. Anxiety, depression, extreme mood-swings, addictions, eating disorders, and sometimes frightening-sounding labels like 'schizophrenia' or 'bi-polar'. | ||
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These aren't things that anonymous 'other people' go through; these are the experiences of people we know, work with, live with. | These aren't things that anonymous 'other people' go through; these are the experiences of people we know, work with, live with. | ||
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The biggest difference we can make – for others and for ourselves – is not to remain in ignorance of such everyday mental and emotional distress. | The biggest difference we can make – for others and for ourselves – is not to remain in ignorance of such everyday mental and emotional distress. | ||
EACH COURSE RUNS OVER TWO DAYS, IS FREE OF CHARGE AND LEADS TO A MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID CERTIFICATE | EACH COURSE RUNS OVER TWO DAYS, IS FREE OF CHARGE AND LEADS TO A MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID CERTIFICATE | ||
| - | MIND FIRST AID is a programme of Norwich Mind | + | MIND FIRST AID is a programme of Norwich Mind. Further details from Simon Barker or Sarah Ingram, 01603 496388 or mindfirstaid@norwichmind.org.uk |
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| - | Further details from Simon Barker or Sarah Ingram, 01603 496388 or mindfirstaid@norwichmind.org.uk | + | |
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==Thomas Paine Lecture on "Politics and religion", Fri 27 Nov 2009, 7.00 pm, UEA, Lecture Theatre 1== | ==Thomas Paine Lecture on "Politics and religion", Fri 27 Nov 2009, 7.00 pm, UEA, Lecture Theatre 1== | ||
