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Alan, 75 from Swinton, says writing his personal biography has helped him find a new lease of life.

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) has launched a service to support people to recover from the lasting effects and impact of COVID-19 infection.

The Salford Mental Health Urgent Care Area – a dedicated space at A&E for patients to wait for a mental health assessment in Salford – has been praised eight months on.

Ceramicists from the Recovery Pathways service, part of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), have contributed to the Manchester City Council’s Be Proud Awards by creating a series sculptures as prizes for winners.

A partnership between Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and the North-west Ambulance Service (NWAS), aimed at improving care for people experiencing a mental health crisis, has been hailed a success.

Atherleigh Park hospital, part of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), has been transformed, to add extra beds for patients with severe mental health problems in Wigan, and to create a more therapeutic environment for recovery.

A Research Unit, dedicated to researching inequalities in mental and physical healthcare, and to improving health outcomes for under-served populations, has been launched in Greater Manchester.

A national study, delivered by nine NHS Trusts, including Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) in Manchester, has found that automated virtual reality (VR) technology can successfully help people recover from mental health problems.

A clinical trial has been launched to study a new kind of talking therapy for students who struggle with suicidal thoughts and feelings.

The new term will run from April to September 2022; and will feature a range of brand-new courses.