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Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an Occupational Therapist (OT)? Or what the role involves day to day? One of our OTs, Jessica Yeates, has shared what her typical week looks like, and we think it makes pretty interesting, and inspiring, reading.

Occupational Therapists and staff across local mental health services are marking Occupational Therapy week this month by inviting everyone to get involved with a painting activity called #OTRocksSPFT.

On Monday 14 October Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust launches a new campaign that shines a spotlight on its amazing Allied Health Professionals and the vital role they play in supporting people’s recovery from mental health illnesses.

Local mental health services and the local authority has committed to improving mental health support for children and young people in East Sussex by opening two new drop-in centres and launching a Single Point of Advice for mental health referrals. 

Residents in East Sussex are invited to find out about free courses to support their mental health and wellbeing at an upcoming open day.

Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users can now share their views on experiences of Mental Health Services through our online survey or using a Video Relay Service (VRS) called SignLive; a free app that connects you to a qualified British Sign Language interpreter.

What would your ‘mental health promise’ be? Local mental health service launches campaign to start a conversation with children and young people across Sussex.

This October everyone is invited to paint Sussex purple in support of World Mental Health Day and local mental health services.

It is really important that we all look after our mental health and emotional wellbeing and would know what to do or who to contact if we were having a difficult time. To help start a conversation with children and young people, this autumn Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Sussex are inviting children, young people and professionals to make a ‘mental health promise’.

Businesses and organisations across Sussex and Hampshire are being urged to make their staff SAFE this World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) by downloading and printing handy new information cards.