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Reflections MagazineReflections Magazine is a free publication produced by the Dorset Mental Health Forum. It contains articles and information regarding mental health issues and services, plus personal stories and Forum developments. Copies are available at Doctor's Surgeries and libraries among other places. You can also download electronic copies of Reflections Magazine by clicking on the Archive tab above.

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If you would like to get a hardcopy of Reflections Magazine sent direct to your home or place of work, at no cost to yourself, you can do so by signing-up to our Reflections Magazine mailing list. Please contact us by email, telephone or post. Details below.

Email

Send your address details in an email, with the subject heading, 'Reflections Mailing List' to:
reflections@dorsetmentalhealthforum.org.uk

Telephone

The Forum telephone number is: 01305 257172

(A 24hr Answer phone is available if there is no one available to take your call. If you do leave a message it may be helpful to leave a contact number so we can call you back to clarify we have your correct details, confirm correct spellings of name and address etc.)

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Dorchester
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We have an electronic archive of Reflections Magazine going back to Spring 2003.

Reflections Summer 2008 (1.70MB)

Summer 2008

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News in Brief, Revised Mental Health Act, Supervised Community Treatment, Condition Management, Our Website, A.M.'s Story, The Recovery Approach, Chair's Report: “Nothing as Constant as Change”, Self Help Page, STR Worker Role, Social Enterprises: Zest Cafe & Oasis Kiosk, Modernising Day Services, Jargon Busting — Acronyms...

Reflections Spring 2008 (1.06MB)

Spring 2008

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Meet The SUR Team, How STR Worked for Me, King's Fund Project Report, Self Help Page, Merrick's Story, Report from our New Chair: “Mental Wealth”, New Executive Committee, Local Groups News: North Dorset, It’s Your Forum, Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies...

Reflections Winter 2007 (1.02MB)

Winter 2007

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Opportunities, Pathfinder report, Celebrating The Big One!, Big Lottery News, Annette’s Story, “What a Way To Go!”, Chair's Report, Local News, Oak Tree & Green Art Groups, Zest Cafe Opens, Bridport Support Group, Self-Help Page, Direct Payments Update, Healthcare Commission Survey, South West Foundation Award...

Reflections Summer 2007 (790KB)

Summer 2007

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Local Mental Health News, Trailblazers 2007, Positive Approach, Chair & Chief Executive Visit, Women's Strategy Group, Personal Experience Story, Caring for the Spirit, Going on the Web: Chairs' report, Project News, Direct Payments, The Rowan Organisation, Kingston Maurward Partnership Natural Highs, Carers News, Marilyn Hills reports, Shaftesbury & District Group...

Reflections Winter 2006 (1.01MB)

Winter 2006

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Local Mental Health News, Changes to PCT's & SHAs, Dorset Bus Pass, Substance Misuse Service, Council Tax Rebate, Personal Experience Story, Changes to Weymouth & Portland Day Services, “Facing The Challenge”, Chair’s Report, News from our North Dorset Services, Changes to Day Services for Staff & Service Users, SUR Update, Carlton Road Band, Casterbridge Friends...

Reflections Summer 2006 (885KB)

Summer 2006

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Crisis Hotline, Drug & Alcohol Freedom, Home Library Service, The FAB Team, Simon Heyes' Story, Top Tips to Prevent Panic, “Standing at the Crossroads”, Chair's Report, Problems with Stelazine, OCD Support Groups, Awareness in Pregnancy, Social Inclusion, Jargon Busting, Carers Information & News, Club News...

Reflections Autumn 2005 (2.03MB)

Autumn 2005

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Self-help book scheme, “New Start” news, New Resource Pack, Expert Patient Programme, Sam's Story, What is the Forum? And Who's Who!, “Ahead of the Field”: Vice-Chair's Report, Crisis Response Report, Jargon Busting, Challenging Stigma...

Reflections Spring 2005 (802KB)

Spring 2005

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Sarah Battersby talks about Women's Mental Health, Hearing Voices Group News, Hazel's Story, 1st Tuesday Self Help Group, Service Users Representatives, “Not an easy Act to Follow”: Vice Chair's Report, “Yes But...” a final poetic comment by Patricia Hannah...

Reflections Winter 2004 (780KB)

Winter 2004

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Carers' Break Fund, World Mental Health Day, Draft Mental Health Bill, Coral's Story, Co-Chair's Report, Early Intervention, Advocacy - Achievements so far, Carers and Club News, Groups Information...

Reflections Summer 2004 (767KB)

Summer 2004

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Andrew Casey meets the Forum, “Out of Hours”, The Nutrition Argument, Self Help Page: Managing Stress, Useful Contact details, Co-Chair’s Report, The Advocacy Service & Claiming Your Benefits, Personal Experience Feature: Catherine Bramble's Story...

Reflections Winter 2003 (947KB)

Winter 2003

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Local News: World Mental Health Day, New Appointments, Forum Developments & Reader Survey Results, The Self Help Page: Symptoms of Inner Peace, Co-Chair's report: Forum on the Move, Personal Experience Feature: Pat Radford's Story...

Reflections Summer 2003 (1.36MB)

Summer 2003

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Local News: September 1st to be a significant day!, Reader Survey: Your chance to shape this Magazine, The Self Help Page: Happiness Tips, Co-Chair's Report: “Changes are afoot...”, Farewell to three good colleagues, Get Involved, Personal Experience Feature: Ros' Story, “A life locked inside my head.”...

Reflections Spring 2003 (778KB)

Spring 2003

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Editorial, New Developments, Blandford Carers and Users Forum, Manic Depression Fellowship, Co-Chair's Report: Women's Issues, “We Can Work It Out”: Helping People with Depression Stay in Employment, David's Story...

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We value your opinion and would appreciate your feedback on the magazine.

If you would like to give us feedback on Reflections Magazine, perhaps with suggestions regarding the type of content you would like to see in the future, please contact us.

Email with the subject heading, 'Feedback', to: reflections@dorsetmentalhealthforum.org.uk

  • Do you have a personal experience story, either as a service user or a carer?
  • Do you work in the field of mental health and wish to share your knowledge with others?
  • Are you involved in a support network that could benefit both yourselves and our readers?

We are always interested in new material for Reflections Magazine and value your input. Anonymity is assured if that is what you wish. Use either method below to send us your article.

Email

Send us an email with the subject heading, 'Article Contributions' to:
reflections@dorsetmentalhealthforum.org.uk

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Article Contributions
Dorset Mental Health Forum
29-29a Durngate Street
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1JP

*Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that all material submitted will be published.