Independence/agency
“Increased independence and exposure to tasks previously not allowed to do – builds self-confidence and accountability.”
Relationships with friends/family
“Those who know me say that I ‘light up’ when I talk about Growing Well and that I am ‘carrying myself differently’. I know it has given me hope, I feel more empowered and excited for the future.”
Self-esteem/confidence
“Interacting with other people and talking is something I generally struggle with. Growing Well has helped me considerably in overcoming this.”
Ability to manage their mental health issues
“Being more mindful and focusing on physical practical tasks to use as a coping strategy for dealing with things like stress.”
Resilience and coping strategies
“Coming to Growing Well has helped with my resilience and able to deal with life’s ups and downs.”
Mental health/emotional wellbeing
“Growing Well teaches me how to have some structure in my life which is definitely a good thing for my mental health. It does this by having the day planned out and set tasks to do.”