‘Families Rooting For Recovery’ is taking place as part of Mental Health Awareness Weeks 2012 (www.mhaw.org.uk). It is “a positive day to ecourage and inspire hope in families, friends and carers of those experiencing mental distess”.

This event will take place on Friday 12th October 2012, from 9.45am – 3pm, at ‘Central Seminars’ (formally known as ‘Life at the Centre’), 22 Lower Parliament Street (next to Wilkinson’s), Nottingham, NG1 3DA.

This uplifting conference will look at beliefs about mental health recovery and the positive things we can all do to support the recovery and well-being of family members. We will also look at how carers, friends and family members can take more care of their own well-being.

It has been organised by a new partnership of community sector groups and individuals.

Themes will include:

• Messages of Hope: Inspirational Stories

• Advocacy; Increasing Confidence and Self-esteem

• Keynote speaker: Dr. Paul Blackburn on

“Roles, Relationships and Responsibilities”

• Links between physical health and mental well-being

• Workshops

 

The event is FREE with with lunch included! However, we are requesting an optional donation to support with the direct conference costs.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

Book through Bright Ideas Nottingham-

Telephone: 0115 8379474 (Mon-Thurs, 11am-5pm)

Email: events@brightideasnottingham.co.uk

 

To view the promotional poster, click here.