Andrew Dugmoore is a professional educator and accredited professional guide. He is a 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 Pembrokeshire based social enterprise Reconnect in Nature and creating the innovative ‘nature connections and well being’ intervention and the accredited training of ‘nature connection leaders’.

In this powerful and moving talk for TEDx Bridgend, Andrew offers ‘an insight into a deeply misunderstood area of mental health, schizophrenia. He offers a story of hope and recovery, with a message for everyone in society’.

Andrew also shares updates about his work at Mental Health Ways.