In this powerful and deeply moving talk, Andrew Dugmore offers an insight into a deeply misunderstood area of mental health, that of schizophrenia. He offers a story of hope and recovery, with a message for everyone in society. Andrew is a professional educator and accredited professional guide. He is National trainer for Mental Health First Aid in Wales, trainer for new professional guides and nature connection leaders.

He has been a pioneer in the successful work of therapeutic nature connection and peer mentor support, founding the social enterprise Reconnect in Nature and creating the innovative “nature connections and well being “intervention and the accredited training of “Nature connection leaders”.

Current MSc student in “mental health recovery and social inclusion” and has specialist interest in the expertise of lived experience and mental health. He is also a champion for the Time to Change Wales campaign. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx