Dean was pleased to join an event with One Vision which is asking people to become 'Community Connectors.' He spoke about the importance of having mental health awareness, and how his target of 1000 people receiving Mental Health First Aid Awareness training has been achieved.
The charity feel that Mental Health Awareness Programmes need to be culturally sensitive to succeed, and have four pillars of focus - Culture and Mental Health, Faith and Mental Health, Nutrition and Mental Health and Exercise and Mental Health.
The charity are reaching out to the community, asking people to help raise awareness of their mental health support and wellness activities. Also to provide public and community led information about mental health and to create pathways for individuals to access services and support.
Please email info!ovwatford.org for more information or to get involved.
