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How to cope with loneliness at Christmas

You might be alone on Christmas for different reasons, such as social anxiety or living far from relatives and loved ones. But there are ways to make sure Christmas can still feel special and fulfilling for you. We asked our team of Occupational Therapy experts at Cygnet Health Care to share some valuable advice on coping with loneliness at Christmas for those who may find themselves struggling alone this festive period.

My Journey on Roseacre Ward – Rachael’s Story

In our latest blog Rachael, a former service user at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, shares her journey on Roseacre Ward, the hospital’s specialised personality disorder service. Rachael writes about her mental health difficulties, how the ward team were able to support her, as well as her own determination to make her stay on the ward a success.

Dr Tony Romero

No Wrong Door – a response from Cygnet’s CEO Dr Tony Romero

On Friday 2nd December the NHS Confederation published a report they had commissioned from the Centre of Mental Health called “No wrong door: a vision for mental health, autism and learning disability services in 2032”. Cygnet's CEO, Dr Tony Romero, has lent his support to the visions and themes outlined in the report and you can read his response below.

Charmaine

My Schizophrenia Journey

In our latest blog Charmaine, a resident at Hansa Lodge, talks about how schizophrenia has affected her and her ten year journey with the condition.

Chris Stone

International Men’s Day – Chris’s Story

In recognition of International Men’s Day 2022, this is the second of two blogs written by male colleagues at Cygnet who have shared their feelings about male stereotypes growing-up. In this one Chris Stone, Group Training Manager, reflects on his upbringing and the importance of boys and men not imposing unrealistic and unfair expectations on themselves.