All-ages group - in person - Graham Morgan

This month's speaker: Author Graham Morgan MBE

Graham has a diagnosis of Schizophrenia and works for the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland as an Engagement officer. He wrote a well-received book called 'Start' some years ago about his experiences.

Graham, who has an MBE for services to mental health, helped to create the Mental Health Care and Treatment Act, that same legislation under which he has been on a compulsory treatment order for some years. 

He lives in Argyll with his partner, Wendy, her children and Dash the dog.

Despite being compulsorily treated he has a wonderful life. He spends a lot of time travelling round Scotland finding out about the issues people with Lived experience are facing. He is looking forward to returning to the group and hopes to speak about the Commission, but also the relationships we have with professionals.

Graham is particularly interested in the impacts of mental illnesses on relationships and on diagnosis. He would welcome hearing about any issues you may face in the local area.  

This is a hybrid meeting, allowing attendees to join us at our new venue, the Edinburgh Training & Conference Venue, 16 St. Mary’s Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SU or online via Zoom. The meeting is for everyone affected by bipolar including carers, family, and friends.  

The meeting provides a safe confidential space to access peer support and learn new ways of managing bipolar including sharing our personal experiences.  We normally have a guest speaker at the beginning of the meeting talking about a topic relating to bipolar then have a chat over tea and coffee. The meeting finishes at 8:30pm.  Please feel free to stay on Zoom for a chat after the speaker finishes!

NB: If you are attending in person for the first time, then please come along early at 18:45 to an Introduction & Welcome which takes place immediately before the meeting.

Please watch our Comfort Agreement which is in place to make sure everyone has a safe and comfortable space to share personal experiences.

NB: Please do not attend the venue if you have symptoms of COVID-19.