Joint initiative to raise awareness of older people’s mental health

The Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has joined forces with Age Concern, Alzheimer’s Society and Crossroads to showcase an older people’s mental health information event.

The drop-in event is aimed at members of the public to provide information and advice for older people on mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, memory loss and dementia.

The event will be held on May 20 2010, in the Forum, Norwich from 10am-4pm.

There are plans for interactive laptop presentations and quiz questions to be running on the day.

Opportunities to have informal discussions with representatives from the organisations and the Trust’s community mental health team will be available at the event alongside the information stands.

Chris Hardwell, Community Mental Health Team Manager at the Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust said:
“With the growing population of older people living in Norfolk, it is important to promote understanding and awareness of mental health issues. Events such as the information session at the Forum aim to positively promote wellbeing in later life, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health”.

For further information visit www.nwmhft.nhs.uk or call 01603 421494.