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Platfform @platfform.org · 1h

As part of the Wales Alliance for Mental Health, we're calling on the next Welsh government to prioritise mental health. And, working closely alongside young people, we've built a manifesto for their futures.

WAMH manifesto: buff.ly/NnOlMAm
YP Manifesto: buff.ly/uct4ZsF

#worldmentalhealthday

Platfform @platfform.org · 4h

'Over a third' statistic can be found here via Mind's Big Mental Health report: buff.ly/gGUXkW9

Platfform @platfform.org · 4h

Over a third of us in the UK struggle with our mental health, so readily available, open-access support is essential.

Our Seibiant Sanctuary crisis support, and our Hangout drop-in for young people, are examples of this in action.

Seibiant Sanctuary: buff.ly/tfLfUmQ
The Hangout: buff.ly/efbl419

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Platfform @platfform.org · 17h

Tomorrow (Fri 10 Oct), as part of World Mental Health Day, come and find Mandy & Sarah at the Swansea Bay University Health Board’s free event - "Access to Services : Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies" - at the National Waterfront Museum.

👉 buff.ly/Yxbq0jO
📨 [email protected].

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Ewan Hilton @ewanhilton.bsky.social · 3d

Exciting- congratulations to everyone who has made as a finalist

Platfform @platfform.org · 3d

Congratulations to all our fellow finalists, we look forward to celebrating with everyone!

You can read more about the awards here cwmpas.coop/latest/socia...

Social Business Wales Award Finalists 2025 Announced - Cwmpas

Six weeks of publicity and a new online awards platform attracted an unprecedented 101 entries to the Social Business Wales...

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Platfform @platfform.org · 3d

Congratulations to all our fellow finalists, we look forward to celebrating with everyone!

You can read more about the awards here cwmpas.coop/latest/socia...

Social Business Wales Award Finalists 2025 Announced - Cwmpas

Six weeks of publicity and a new online awards platform attracted an unprecedented 101 entries to the Social Business Wales...

cwmpas.coop

Platfform @platfform.org · 3d

Platfform is a purpose-led organisation and we advocate for a holistic and social justice approach to mental health. We take a lifespan approach, working with people and communities, organisations and the wider system to create conditions so everyone can feel they belong and thrive.

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Platfform @platfform.org · 3d

We are delighted to be a finalist at the Social Business Wales Awards in the Social Enterprise of the Year Award category.

We appreciate a recognition of the work our team deliver across the charity and social enterprise, demonstrating growth, sustainability, social impact, and leadership.

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Platfform @platfform.org · 6d

Community and belonging are fundamental to our mental health and sense of safety. We must resist the spread of hate and push for a different kind of conversation: one rooted in togetherness, justice and compassion for each other. (3/3)

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Platfform @platfform.org · 6d

At Platfform, we stand against antisemitism and all forms of violence, bigotry, and mindsets that seek to divide us. We are standing with the community in hope and solidarity and are firmly against division and hate. (2/3)

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Platfform @platfform.org · 6d

Our hearts are with the Jewish community in Manchester and across the UK in the wake of the horrific attack yesterday. We're also sending our deepest condolences to the victims' friends and families, and those injured. (1/3)

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Platfform @platfform.org · 20d

We're looking forward to connecting with more people on Sunday! wonderfest.co.uk

Welcome to Wonderfest 2025 - Wonderfest

Wonderfest is an annual wellbeing festival for young people in Cardiff and Swansea

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Platfform @platfform.org · 20d

We spoke to Anna Brychan (Plaid Cymru candidate), Stephen Doughty MP, Sarah Murphy MS and Mark Drakeford MS who were interested in hearing from young people directly and they loved the fact that the Manifesto is based on what changes young people want to see.

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Platfform @platfform.org · 20d

We❤️our Cardiff event with tons of fun and creative activities, connecting young people and families with other local services, as well as sharing our Young People’s Manifesto.

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Platfform @platfform.org · 20d

The Wonderfest is coming to the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea this Sunday 21/09, 12-4pm🤩

#Swansea #Wonderfest #Festival #YoungPeople #YouthMentalHealthDay

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ProMo Cymru @promocymru.bsky.social · 23d

It was a pleasure to attend Wonderfest 2025 on Saturday, alongside Mind Our Future Gwent and Meic! 🎉

Over the Summer, we’ve been working with @platfform.org to teach young people the basics of video production 🎥

Group of young people and ProMo staff at Wonderfest 2025.

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Dr Jen Daffin @jendaffin.bsky.social · 22d

Community is a mental health intervention.

Which is why we’re exploring trauma informed community development work here at @platfform.org

The solutions to our mental health crisis are not within the NHS mental health systems gift to resolve. 💙

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Platfform @platfform.org · 21d

At our Isolation to Inclusion event this week, project leads of our community projects demonstrated the healing power of community-led responses to the challenges within our mental health system. Subscribe here for latest news bit.ly/46u9TgA or read about our community projects here buff.ly/1EjTXfg.

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Platfform @platfform.org · 29d

But the label of ‘personality disorder’ ignores how our experiences form the root of our distress. It doesn’t allow people to be heard. We believe use of this diagnosis needs to stop.

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay2025

Platfform @platfform.org · 29d

Part of how we find hope and healing when facing difficulties with our mental health is through having our experiences, our traumas, heard and understood.

Personality disorder diagnosis: people share real stories.

Real stories of personality disorder diagnosis. The label can hide true causes of distress; our emotions are a response to our circumstances.

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Platfform @platfform.org · Sep 10

Suicide is never inevitable. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please remember that support is available, and that talking to someone may offer a new perspective. You can call @samaritanscymru.bsky.social on 116 123 at any time.

Platfform @platfform.org · Sep 10

The Welsh Government’s Mental Health Strategy shows importance of community, and of connection as a mental health intervention, is being heard. If you struggle, you're not 'broken', but reacting to your circumstances. Read more from us about the strategy here: platfform.org/community/me...

Turning the tide: Welsh Government mental health strategy

Our reflections on the Welsh Government mental health strategy - and the brighter future this could mean for mental health in Wales.

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Platfform @platfform.org · Sep 10

We all need community, opportunity, and access to support to feel a sense of safety and belonging including the places we work. But if the systems intended to support us can’t do so finding that safety can be very difficult.

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Platfform @platfform.org · Sep 10

The reasons suicide happens are complex, and to better understand and prevent suicide, we need to see the bigger picture. We need to understand how our society and circumstances contribute to experiences of overwhelm and distress. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

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Platfform @platfform.org · Aug 14

Join us for a special event on Wed 17 Sept, 10am-2pm, at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff. Hear inspirational stories from those at the heart of Platfform’s projects. We look at challenges within our mental health system & the strength of community-led responses.

Book on Eventbrite 👉 bit.ly/4fAhjmz