Substance Misuse Support at Cygnet Hospital Sherwood
Cygnet Hospital Sherwood has introduced an impactful educational group, helping service users better understand how substance misuse affects mental and physical health.
Created by Dr Diana Serban and the Psychology team, the group offers a safe, supportive space where people can come together, share experiences, and learn from each other. Sessions explore the effects on wellbeing, how substances interact with medication, and the ways substance use can hold people back in their recovery.
Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with every attendee so far reporting a benefit. Nearly 75% said the group helped them think very differently about substance misuse and have started putting that understanding into practice in their daily lives.
The sessions also provided a positive stepping stone towards further support, including ongoing work with the Psychology team and connecting with community services.
