I'm an artist, inspirational speaker, mental health/suicide awareness/anti stigma campaigner. Passionate about creativity 4 health Trustee TheNCCH. Views my own
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It is with much delight I can announce that I have been asked to speak @WHO talking about #socialprescribing
What an honour. Less than 10 years ago I was an invisible service user with no hope or aspirations, now I'm going from strength to strength. Thanks to so many people
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Thank you to @The_Debs_Effect, Committee Member of our network, founder of The Debs Effect, and a tireless mental health advocate and facilitator, for sharing your thoughts on #SocialPrescribing with us this #SocialPrescribingDay
Thank you to the wonderful @DrAmirKhanGP for helping the passenger assist worker to get my powerchair onto the train. Very much appreciated. The joys of relying on other people to help you get around!
The Baton of Hope journey is starting today in Blackpool. I am a very proud baton bearer of this next week on the 9th September in Bradford. Please do try and join me if you can or donate to the cause if you can justgiving.com/page/thedebse…
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Amazing news! Our Spokesperson Network's @The_Debs_Effect is a Baton of Hope carrier! 🌟
She'll be carrying the baton on Sept 9th in Bradford, in memory of Kris, Sam, & T. batonofhopeuk.org/the-tour/ @BatonOfHopeUK #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #BatonOfHope #SDMNetwork
Delighted to say I'm one of the carriers of the baton on hope. I am carrying this with pride in the memories of 3 wonderful young men Kris, Sam and T. who sadly lost their lives way too soon. #suicidprevention2025 #batonofhope #suicicideawarness #gonetoosoon #neverforgotten
Delighted to say I'm one of the carriers of the baton on hope. I am carrying this with pride in the memories of 3 wonderful young men Kris, Sam and T. who sadly lost their lives way too soon. #suicidprevention2025 #batonofhope #suicicideawarness #gonetoosoon #neverforgotten
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"As soon as the class got going, that’s the day my life changed." ❤️
For #WorldHealthDay, read @The_Debs_Effect's inspiring story of healing via community & art, shared by @Sounddelivery.
#MentalHealth #Wellbeing sounddelivery.org.uk/2022/06…
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Today @The_Debs_Effect from our #SDMNetwork will be in parliament for the APPG on Creative Health. Debs is an advocate for creative solutions to healthcare after an art class transformed her life. Read more about her #livedexperience of #socialprescribing: analystnews.org/posts/social…
Thanks Tracy. I know lots of people will be worried about having to work when they've been told they can't, but with the right support and gradual process it can be done. I volunteered 1st, then got a part time job, then full time now I'm flourishing in my own business. #hope
@The_Debs_Effect is an inspiration.
Written off as someone who’d never work, she found hope through art.
West Yorkshire has this country’s first Creative Health System.
We’ll be using our investment in creativity to support people like Debs into better health and employment.
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'There are solutions out there, but we must not put the fear of God in people. That will push people further into decline'
@The_Debs_Effect responds to @wesstreeting comments on #DisabilityBenefits associated with #MentalHealth conditions. #SocialPrescribing is one solution.
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💡@The_Debs_Effect from our #SDMNetwork, will be speaking at Healthcare Conferences UK on #SocialPrescribing this morning—discussing her mental health journey & why she believes Social Prescribing should be a priority in mental health. Find out more: buff.ly/4hV1zeg
Delighted to be supporting #socialprescribing at this conference. Talking about it from a user perspective how a simple art class changed my life. @sounddelivery @JEN_Elemental @hotzthoughts @fhussain73 @Pers_Care @DazDooler @Mental_Elf @TheNCCH @sensinglorna @SocialPrescrib2
Follow today's #SocialPrescribing conference @NASPTweets @The_Debs_Effect @SianB23 @SMarkham9 @IHLSouthwark @CuriousEmmaB @CuriousMindsNW ow.ly/t6mK50V6yXS
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On this #BlueMonday, it’s important to remember the power of creativity for #MentalHealth. @The_Debs_Effect’s’ story highlights how social prescribing and creative activities can help transform your well-being. buff.ly/3w1HkpQ
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Exciting news about @NIHRresearch Mental Health Research Groups awards nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-launche… Well done @HuddersfieldUni @allofusinmind @LivUniIPH @Creat1ve_M1nds @The_Debs_Effect !
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To mark #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're amplifying the voices of our #SDMNetwork, who are working to address mental health challenges. Hear from @annawardley, Alan @CalzyFoundation, @Beffy86, @mgordonwalker and @The_Debs_Effect. #MentalHealthMatters #WMHD24
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To mark the start of #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek, read mental health advocate @The_Debs_Effect's blog on the need for more government intervention on over-prescribing and promoting non-clinical approaches to improve mental health. #BeyondPills #SDMNetwork
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It was great to meet some of the other cohorts from @sounddelivery what an incredible morning of conversations out has been.
That's a wrap on a great day at #SDMFOL North of England Meet-Up! It’s been fantastic to share insights and connect with so many passionate people from across the North, all working to amplify lived experience. Looking forward to continuing these important conversations.
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Panelists @SELFA_Emma, @RachaelMole, and @The_Debs_Effect share how they use their voices to drive meaningful change. Being a part of the #SDMNetwork empowers them to influence public narratives and policy through lived experience. #SDMFOL
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Are you working in the media and want to explore best practices for collaborating with #LivedExperience contributors?
Join us on Monday in #Leeds for an event bringing together #media professionals, campaigners, and leaders creating change.
sounddelivery.org.uk/festiva…
ALT Festival of Learning North of England Meet-up Monday 23 September, 10am - 1pm Guest speakers include: Emma Pears SELFA Children’s Charity Rachael Mole Moleworks Solutions Debs Teale The Debs Effect Anna Hall Candour Productions Steve Arnott Beats Bus Records The Function Room, St George's Conference Centre, 60 Great George St, Leeds LS1 3DL