Walkers take on the waterfalls challenge.

THE Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) team at Hywel Dda University Health Board has raised an incredible PS1,741.66 after completing the Four Waterfalls Challenge.

DBT is a highly specialised, evidence-based intervention designed to support individuals who experience chronic suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviours.

Members of the DBT team, based at Ty Myddfai Psychological Wellbeing Centre in Johnstown, Carmarthen, and supporters embarked on a 7.2km trek through the Bannau Brycheiniog, taking in all four spectacular waterfalls, in order to raise funds for their service.

Morgan Thomas, intensive psychological therapies service (IPTS) dialectical behaviour therapy practitioner, said: "The goal of DBT is to help people build a life worth living even in the face of the adversity they have experienced.

"We are fortunate in Hywel Dda to have a highly trained and experienced DBT service with committed and dedicated practitioners. Our aim is to reduce the stigma and enrich the experience of our clients.

"These problems can affect anyone of any background. The practitioners within the team have friends and family members affected, as well as having the privilege of seeing those they have helped go on to flourish and thrive.

"The walk was fantastic, we thoroughly enjoyed the day, although some of our legs were feeling it the next day or two. It was a lovely walk with beautiful weather and great company.

"We knocked the ball out of the park with what we raised, having hoped to raise PS500, we ended up raising a total of PS1,741.66 which is incredible."

Claire Rumble, Hywel Dda Health Charities fundraising officer, said: "Thank you so much to Morgan and all the DBT team for organising such a great event in aid of your service. The support of our local communities enables us to provide items and activities over and above what the NHS can provide and we are extremely grateful for every donation we receive."

For more details about the charity and how you can help support local NHS patients and staff, go to hywelddahealthcharities.nhs.wales.

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The DBT team fundraisers who took on the Four Waterfalls Challenge