CPFT Mental Health Club Presents 'Hospital in the Mind'

“Hospital in the Mind” is an oral history film about The Cassel, as told by four generations of patients, nurses and therapists.
About this Event

Cambridge Mental Health Film Club presents “Hospital in the Mind” (dir. Rob Lemkin)

We’ll be joined by inspiring speakers for a discussion after the screening:

• Sarah Rae – Researcher and Expert by Experience
• Dr Jorge Zimbron - Medical Lead for Springbank Ward, Cambridge
• and via video link: Maureen Miller- Chair of Cassel Hospital Charitable Trust

The Cassel Hospital has been helping people with their mental health for over 100 years. It is a unique NHS service in the UK, offering residential (live-in) therapy for people with complex emotional and mental health needs. Treatment is free and voluntary, and unlike many hospitals, there are no locked doors. Patients are encouraged to build supportive relationships with each other, as well as with staff, friends and family. The hospital is known for its “therapeutic community” approach, where everyone, patients and staff, play a part in the healing process. This way of working focuses on understanding emotions, relationships and personal experiences.

“Hospital in the Mind” is an oral history film about The Cassel, as told by four generations of patients, nurses and therapists. The film explores themes of recovery, hope and change, while showing how the hospital has evolved over time. The documentary offers a unique insight into one of the world’s first therapeutic communities.

Agenda

🕑: 06:30 PM
Drinks and prescreening discussion
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
'Hospital in the Mind' screening
🕑: 09:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Panel and audience discussion