Healthwatch Northamptonshire Understanding Mental Health Easy Read Guide - Matthew's Story

Report - 16 August 2016

A young persons guide to understanding mental health - telling the story of Mattew

Read about Matthew's experience attending both mainstream schools and a special school and how his experiences with his mental health differed in each. This is in easy read.

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Understanding Mental Health A Young Person’s Guide

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