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Urgent campaign launches to increase awareness of psychosis
1 min read |Last updated: 21/03/2022
Urgent campaign launches to increase awareness of psychosis, as research shows a quarter of young people at greatest risk have never heard of it. A quarter of 18–34-year-olds (24%) say they have not heard of psychosis* One third (34%) of GB adults said they don’t know how confident they would be that they could spot symptoms of psychosis, compared...
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COPE: Carers of Psychosis Experiencers
Services and Groups |Last updated: 04/06/2024
COPE is a voluntary led peer-support group for families, friends, and carers of people with serious mental health illness who experience psychosis. Our group offers a safe, non-judgemental, and welcoming environment where members can meet to share experiences, signpost each other to other services and look after their well-being. We meet once a month and offer support and encouragement to one another in a respectful, confidential, and supportive space. To be heard is valuable. There is a car park at the centre, though there are not many parking spaces. The centre recommends those who are unable to walk more than a short distance park there and all others can park in the adjoining Cricketfield Car Park – this is a Pay and Display Long Stay carpark which is connected to the centre car park via a short footpath. The centre is a 13 min walk from Newton Abbot railway station and is well connected by buses. The group meets in the Yellow Room. There is provision for making hot drinks and refreshments in a small kitchenette and tea and coffee will be provided but members will be advised to bring their own lunch if required. Please drop us a line on the group email to find out more – we look forward to meeting you!
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Symptoms of psychosis significantly increased during pandemic
1 min read |Last updated: 18/10/2021
*** Please note this article was corrected on 20/10. These statistics have been revised following the identification of a data quality issue with the information provided to NHS Digital *** The charity Rethink Mental Illness has raised alarm at the significant increase in the number of people referred to mental health services with suspected First Episodes...
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Young people and psychosis: Our new research says they are unaware of warning signs despite being most at risk
1 min read |Last updated: 09/10/2023
Rethink Mental Illness' bid to raise awareness of psychosis among young people as they start university, often a time of stress and change which can trigger mental health problems. Psychosis affects 1 in 100 people and the first episode is most likely to happen aged 18-24 New research says that fewer than 1 in 5 (17%) young people would be confident...
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