Preferred Futures IOM wants to focus on early intervention
It's hoped a new charity on the Island will help support people with mental health issues before they reach crisis point.
Preferred Futures Isle of Man has been set up by qualified mental health nurses and professionals.
Focusing on early intervention and non-judgemental support, it's working to create a 'Recovery Café' for people needing help.
Mel Beattie is the chair of trustees and Mark Haith is one of the mental health nurses who helped set up the charity:
You can find out more about the charity here.
You can listen to the interview in full in this episode of Manx Newscast:
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