Welsh Star explains what it's really like to be 'sectioned'
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What does it really mean to be sectioned under the mental health act? How does it affect your life? Today, host Gemma Sherlock finds out that as she speaks to one woman who has spent ten years of her life under section. The former mental health patient talks about her life and her battles with border personality disorder. But most importantly she discusses the true meaning of "to be sectioned" in a bid to tackle stigma around mental health hospitals. Our guest does not wish to be named and we have respected this decision. If you would like to find out more about our guest you can see her Twitter page @star_welsh or visit here https://www.stah.org/who-we-are/latest-news/patient-blog-welshstar-shares-her-story/ For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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