At the Dorset Mental Health Forum, we believe that everyone has an equal right to enjoy all the opportunities that life can provide. Whoever they are and uniquely in their own right. We recognise that everyone’s circumstances and stories are different, that some...
Our Peer Specialist Will, who works into our Discovery Project team, shares his experience of opening up to an adult when he was struggling with his mental health. Will's blog is part of the newly launched RUOK? campaign that aims to highlight the different ways young...
As part of Carers Week (6-13 June 2022), our Peer Specialist Carer Joy has written a poem which reflects on the theme of 'Make caring visible, valued and supported'. Invisible Army We’re the person that tries to help, to understand, their troubles, their pain that...
Hi, my name is Kyle and I’m a Sports & Social Coordinator for the Forum. I live in Dorset with my partner and two young boys. Football is my go-to happy place as you will learn below! My story starts back in my childhood. My parents separated when I was two and my...
Hi I’m Amber and I’m a Young Person’s Peer. I love reading, roller derby and giraffes….oh and I’m a bit obsessed with drinking bubble tea! I’ve struggled with mental health my entire life – I don’t remember a time before, or who I even was, so all I have is the after...
Hello, I’m Jane and I am Peer Lead for Education at the Forum. I have lived in beautiful Dorset for over 30 years. My husband and I love living by the coast and have two beautiful daughters and three amazing grandchildren. Along with Chilli, our Siberian husky. My job...