My experience of using the Recovery College was a life-saver for me
The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust have released the latest in their fortnightly Mental Health and You podcast series.
The episode features an emotive conversation with service user Sonya from Cringleford who talks candidly about her personal experience of a breakdown, depression and suicidal thoughts following her marriage dissolving and the subsequent loss of her father.
Sonya discusses the devastating impact this had on her mental wellbeing and how enrolling on the Trust’s online Recovery College courses literally saved her life.
Sonya says in the podcast episode “I’ve enrolled on many courses with the Recovery College and have learnt so much. I’ve never looked back and have gone from strength to strength.
“The word that springs to mind is ‘empowerment’ – I’m back in the driving seat.”
Sonya is so thankful to the Recovery College that she wants to promote it to anyone who may be having difficulties in their own lives. She says “My experience of using the Recovery College was a life-saver for me.
“I can reflect on how I have progressed and have a full understanding of my situation. I now know the tell-tale signs and how to check to make sure I do not fall into the trap of becoming too anxious and stressed again.”
The Mental Health and You podcast series covers a range of mental health related topics including wellbeing, support for young people and mental health research.
To listen to the free Mental Health and You podcast series visit https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/mental-health-and-you-podcast or search for ‘Mental Health and You’ on Apple Podcasts.
To find out more about how the Recovery College may be able to support you email RecoveryOnline@nsft.nhs.uk or visit https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/recovery-college.