FREE mental health 'key facts' leaflets published
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has published a series of short leaflets about common mental problems - seven of which have been sponsored by Forum member St Andrews Healthcare.

The 'key facts' leaflets which cover topics from depression to schizophrenia and bereavement have received very positive feedback. You can find out more and download the full series from the RSPsych website.

Download Issue 7 of Forum Focus
Included in this edition:

• Judy Weleminsky, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Providers Forum, outlines some of the Forum's current policy and strategy work
• The series of regional members' seminars being delivered by MHPF in 2009
• News of the new MHPF Recovery Development Service, training dates, the launch of our online IT tool
• The imminent arrival of the Care Pathway Assessment Toolkit developed by Annie Whelan, Eleanor Dace and Jennie Monaghan

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Recovery Star resources

Find out more about the Recovery Star resources that are available to support the implementation of the Recovery Star model across organisational services: and download a copy of the User Guide; Star and Plan; and Organisational Guide. We also deliver a number of training options.

MHPF Brochure
As mental health service planners and commissioners, whether in health or local authorities, our brochure - The Straight Forward Solution to Commissioning Mental Health Services - is designed to help you to understand, access and work with leading voluntary sector providers.
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