| Group Name : | Cardiff MDF Pendulum Self Help Group |
| Meeting Venue: | Chapter Arts Theatre. Market St. Canton. CARDIFF |
| Meeting Date: | 3rd Tuesday in the month |
| Meeting Time: | 7pm - 9pm |
| July: | 15th July - Talk from CPN. Peryn Morgan, about her new role liasing between GPs & CMHTs |
| August: | 19th August - "Open Meeting" |
| September: | 16th September - Talk from Pharmacy Team at Whitchurch Hospital on Medication. |
| October: | 21st October - Talk about Diet and Nutrition. |
| November: | 18th November - Talk about Mental Health Advocacy. |
| December: | 16th December - "Open Meeting" |
Events are at the usual group meeting unless otherwise stated.
This is a list of previous events held by the group.
| Speakers: | There have been speakers who have given presentations on alternative homeopathic healthcare, nutrition with a particular emphasis on foods that help combat depression, a psychiatrist talk on the importance of exercise and a talk designed specifically for carers. |
| In addition the social side of the Group is also growing and we had a very enjoyable theatre trip to Bristol to see Miss Saigon in April, a Pool tournament in May and a skittles match against the Newport group in June. Social events are normally arranged for each month. |
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The Group was established in 1987 and has provided an important supportive forum for people with a diagnosis of bipolar. In recent years, the Group has grown significantly. There are currently two Group Facilitators, a Group Treasurer and a Social Events Secretary, but all members are encouraged to input into the direction of the group's activities, speakers, etc. Each quarter an 'open' meeting takes place to encourage this participation. Further speakers this year will include presentations on medication from the pharmacy team at Whitchurch hospital, diet / nutrition and mental health advocacy. |
