Since the pilot began, around 800 people have been seen and early feedback suggests the choice of venues for the group sessions has been particularly effective.
Mr Gannon, who has been supported by Mind for around four years, told the Prince: “My experience is that Mind have become a sort of family. I’m very isolated up here, my family are elsewhere and, yes, they’ve been very useful.
“I’ve had PTSD issues which have really come back to haunt me and it’s good to be able to talk, not just go on to anti-depressants and things like that, to actually (talk) to real people, caring people and people you trust.”
He said Norfolk and Waveney Mind had been “amazing”.
Asked by the Prince what would have happened if he did not have the Mind group to turn to, Mr Gannon replied: “I think things would have been very different. I was in a very dark place at one time, I had a very great life and then it all fell apart…. Dark times and trying to find out again who you are. Mind have helped me re-establish a new career at 71.”
The Prince said: “Dare I ask what you are doing now?” and was told he was working in business. “That’s a relief,” he replied. “I’m never quite sure what you are going to say at 71,” prompting the room to erupt in hearty laughter.
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