Youngsters in psychosis recovery spend six days at sea

A GROUP of nine young people from the north east and Cumbria have spent six days at sea as part of their psychosis recovery. 

Travelling from Peterhead to Hartlepool, the trip on 'The Faramir' was part of The Voyage to Recovery project, a form of adventure therapy run in partnership with Cirdan Sailing Trust.

The project aims to support people recovering from mental illness by providing an alternative environment for them to learn new skills, build relationships and grow confidence.

The young people have been receiving support from the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.

Psychosis is a mental illness that causes people to lose contact with reality, in the form of hallucinations and illusions. 

However, the trip proved to be a great success, as those on board were able to learn more about themselves, as well as their crew members. 

One of those in recovery, who wished not to be named, said: "I felt accepted on the boat, like I could be myself the whole time.