by Raymond Sheehy | Jun 27, 2017 | About Bridge, Holistic Recovery, Info for Commissioners, Partnership Working
Our long-time supporters know us as a devoted follower of the methodology of partnership working. One of the main reasons for adopting partnership working is that it allows us to reach a greater number of people with a more holistic service. If you’re considering...
by Raymond Sheehy | Jun 15, 2017 | About Bridge, Info for Commissioners, Partnership Working
Bridge believes that a holistic approach to wellbeing is required for tackling the UK’s wildfire of chronic illnesses. As Dr Brock Chisholm, the first Director-General of the World Health Organisation (1948–1953) famously said, “without mental health there can be no...
by Raymond Sheehy | Mar 22, 2017 | About Bridge, Info for Commissioners, Partnership Working
Mental health recovery is not an overnight matter. After a diagnosis, a journey begins. This may involve hospitalisation before discharge into the community. However, once in the community what then? Many people who receive a mental health diagnosis find themselves at...
by Raymond Sheehy | Mar 3, 2017 | About Bridge, Holistic Recovery, Info for Commissioners
Bridge’s 30th anniversary conference was a fantastic success. With excellent keynote speakers and a packed audience, delegates lauded the exciting discussion about best practice in mental health and wellbeing across the country. Bridge CEO, Raymond Sheehy who hosted...
by Raymond Sheehy | Feb 28, 2017 | About Bridge, Holistic Recovery, Info for Commissioners
The UK’s failure to provide adequate mental health care is costing us nearly £17 billion per year in late interventions. Apart from the escalated medical expense of treating acute and chronic conditions compared to the cost of early interventions, untreated mental...
by Raymond Sheehy | Feb 22, 2017 | About Bridge, Info for Commissioners
In the UK, common mental illnesses affect the lives of up to 26% of young women and 9% of young men directly. If left untreated, it creates an enormous toll of suffering, disability and economic loss for the affected individual, their family, their community, and as a...
