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Self Help GroupsThese groups put you in contact with others experiencing the same kind of problems. By meeting together people gain mutual support for each other. These groups are led by a trained facilitator. | Bipolar Disorder also called Manic Depression Group | Eating Disorders Group | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Group | Post Natal Depression Group | West Suffolk Mind Self Help GroupsBipolar Disorder also called Manic Depression Group West Suffolk Mind offers a monthly self-help and information group for people diagnosed with bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. The group takes place in a confidential and supportive environment. Sufferers can share experiences and coping strategies. The facilitator can provide information on what help is available to people who suffer from bipolar disorder Bipolar disorder is a life long condition. It can be helpful and encouraging to meet other people with the same condition and learn from their experiences. The group meets monthly, always on the second Wednesday of the month from 3 – 4.30 pm. If you would like to attend a group for people with bipolar disorder, please contact our Bury St Edmunds office. West Suffolk Mind Eating Disorders Group If you have an eating disorder we are able to offer you the chance to share your experiences in a confidential, supportive group. For people with an eating disorder, talking about your feelings and experiences can help you to understand what is happening to you and make your own choices about the sort of help you might want. We can offer you a safe place where it is OK not to be OK. We will listen to you and respect your feelings and decisions. The group takes place on the third Wednesday of the month from 3 – 4.30 pm. Sometimes there is a waiting list to join the group. If you would like to attend contact our Bury St Edmunds office. West Suffolk Mind Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Group People gain support from fellow sufferers by sharing information and coping strategies. The group takes place in a supportive, confidential environment. The facilitators are able to provide information about the different kinds of help available to people with OCD. The OCD group is held once a month, always on the second Wednesday from 7 – 8.30 pm in Bury St Edmunds. If you would like to attend the group please contact the Bury St Edmunds office. West Suffolk Mind Post Natal Depression Group If you have been diagnosed as suffering from post natal depression, West Suffolk Mind can provide support and teach practical coping techniques. You can attend a weekly group during school term times with a crèche available for your pre-school age children. Both the group and crèche are run by experienced and qualified staff. Mothers who attend the group have a chance to talk about how they feel in a friendly, confidential environment. The best advice and support often comes from someone who is going through a similar difficulty. As well as receiving help from other mothers, you can learn practical coping techniques. These include
These are delivered over a 10 week rolling programme so it doesn’t matter when you join, during your 10 weeks you will cover each subject. Subject to suitability, we are able to offer you a place in a group for up to 10 weeks. If you feel you would benefit from attending a post natal depression group please ask your GP or Health Visitor or contact West Suffolk Mind. West Suffolk Mind |
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