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WE ARE A PEER SUPPORT GROUP. OUR MISSION IS TO HELP STAMP OUT THE STIGMA ATTACHED TO MENTAL HEALTH. The invisible wounds... it starts here. It starts with you.

A mental health sufferer often has no visible symptoms that alert those who are near to provide urgent medial help. In the contrary, when a mental health sufferer shows anger, frustration, tears or even self-isolation; everyone near him or her takes off and don't want to get involved. They are either ashamed of having a nutter amongst them or they fear a violent outburst that may lead to extreme harm. They fear unpredictable conduct, that they may not be able to deal with. The reaction of those who are near to provide the first response is the matter that needs to be addressed. We get trained in dealing with, heart attacks, strokes, severe injuries or the onset of an illness, but when it comes to mental health those who are near often panic themselves and the first thing they think of is try to pass the buck to someone else. Not because they [don't want to know], but because they [do not know how to deal with] this intimidating illness. Even trained medical staff, members of local authorities or even the judiciary have only two approaches: medicate or lock up. The stigma of mental health is stabbing our society in its very heart, that is the family. It is in the family and amongst the closest ones to the sufferer that education MUST start. They are the true first response team. They are the protector, the campaigner and the long term nursing staff. Mental illness can affect anybody regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, or background. You probably know somebody with mental illness. And mental illnesses are not caused by poor decisions or bad habits. They affect a person's physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, much like heart disease or diabetes. The stigma associated with mental illness is one of the biggest barriers to recovery. If we want to be a truly healthy society, we need to break the stigma and treat mental illness like any other medical condition.

20/12/2025

19/09/2025

When you cwtch with someone you care about, your body releases a hormone called oxytocin that calms you and makes you more likely to deal better with stress. For example, you might laugh, distract yourself, or try to solve a problem. It also can lower your blood pressure and lower levels of the “stress hormone” cortisol, which also can help.

30/08/2025

On January 26, 1972, Vesna Vulović, a 22-year-old Serbian flight attendant, was aboard JAT Yugoslav Airlines Flight 367, a DC-9 en route from Stockholm to Belgrade. During the flight, a suitcase bomb exploded in the baggage compartment, causing the aircraft to break apart mid-air. The tail section, where Vesna was located, plummeted approximately 33,000 feet (10,160 meters) before crashing into a snow-covered hillside near Srbská Kamenice in Czechoslovakia.

Remarkably, Vesna was the only survivor among the 28 passengers and crew. She was found by a local villager, Bruno Honke, who heard her screams and provided first aid until rescuers arrived. Vesna suffered severe injuries, including a fractured skull, three broken vertebrae, broken legs, ribs, and pelvis, leading to temporary paralysis from the waist down. She was in a coma for 27 days and underwent extensive rehabilitation over 16 months.

Despite the odds, Vesna made a remarkable recovery and returned to work as a flight attendant. She later transitioned to a desk job at JAT Airlines and became a prominent figure in Yugoslavia, known for her resilience and determination.

In recognition of her extraordinary survival, Vesna was awarded the Guinness World Record for the highest fall survived without a parachute. Her story continues to inspire people worldwide, serving as a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

Emotional Takeaway: Vesna Vulović's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination that can emerge in the face of unimaginable adversity.

09/03/2025

Tomorrow (Wednesday 5th March), Sarah from Adferiad Swansea’s Seibiant Service joining us at Swansea Carers Centre.

Drop in between 10am - 12pm to find out about respite and support available to carers of people with mental illness, drug or alcohol use, gambling harms or other challenging circumstances.

09/02/2025

It is OK, not to be OK.

22/11/2024

Insulin resistance and Stress and anxiety are linked. Avoid carbs that come from bags, boxes and barcodes.

03/11/2024

You can now apply to volunteer with Swansea Women Aid's evening outreach! By volunteering you'll be supporting vulnerable women and joining a lovely team of volunteers, training held on 27th November.

Email volunteering@swanseawa.org.uk for more information.

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