DIY Futures acknowledges mental distress as a natural response to life experiences

DIY Futures aims to support people whose experiences of mental distress have led directly or indirectly to being unable to:

achieve their personal goals
hopes for a fulfilling future and
want to explore how they can remain in control.

latest news

How to support someone who is suicidal

Friday 18 May 2012

Suicidal feelings are frightening and painful for the person who is experiencing them and for partners, family, friends and colleagues. Anxiety and confusion about what to do and how to cope can add to a distressing situation.

events

Mental Health Awareness Week 2012

Monday 21 May 2012 to Monday 28 May 2012

Annual UK-wide campaign raises awareness of a particular health issue that affects mainstream mental health and wellbeing in the UK

Sounds Interesting Video Evening

Wednesday 23 May 2012

The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive

Adult Protection Sessions for Carers

Wednesday 23 May 2012

Keeping the person you care for safe from harm - Sessions for Carers about Adult Protection

Workshop on the Information and Consultation Strategy for Carers [Carers Strategies (Wales) Measure 2010

Wednesday 23 May 2012

Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells

Sounds Interesting

Wednesday 23 May 2012

Video Evenings in Llandrindod Wells

Draft Information & Advice Strategy for Carers

Wednesday 23 May 2012

A workshop event to look at the consultation work to-date.

Adult Protection Sessions for Carers

Thursday 24 May 2012

Keeping the person you care for safe from harm - Sessions for Carers about Adult Protection

Llandrindod Wells Alcohol Conference: 24 – 27 May 2012 – Special local last minute Powys only discounts

Thursday 24 May 2012

Find attached information about a "late special" discounted price offer for our forthcoming conference. Please note: This offer applies to those who work or live in Powy...

Time To Change Workshops

Thursday 24 May 2012

Workshops for people with lived experience of mental health problems who are interested in applying to run their own anti-stigma project.

Together For Change Liberty Staduim Cardiff

Friday 25 May 2012

One of three national events across Wales organised by Mental Health Action Wales and NLIAH. Highlighting the aim of Stronger in Partnership which is all about involving people wi...

Time to Change Wales Workshops

Friday 25 May 2012

Workshops for people with lived experience of mental health problems who are interested in applying to run their own anti-stigma project.

Community Poetry Workshop - Hay on Wye

Tuesday 29 May 2012

Write and Unite – Words for Well-being is a community workshop inspired and organised by Melanie Owen in the town where she lives; Hay on Wye

Sounds Interesting Video Evening

Wednesday 30 May 2012

Just Listen

Consultation event - Supporting People Programme

Wednesday 30 May 2012

As a result of the responses to the previous consultation, the Welsh Government is now holding a short consultation on Chapter 2 of the Guidance to take forward interim arrangement...

Times are tough, and getting tougher – what can be done

Wednesday 30 May 2012

That’s the question at the heart of WCVA and the Bevan Foundation's upcoming conference, Hard times ahead: meeting the challenge of poverty in 21st century Wales,taking place at Ca...