Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Sylvia Marcia Below is a piece I have read in public a few times in CT. I shared the piece I wrote below. I also made a YouTube video of it because I’m fancy. Read the piece below and/or watch my YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piWDvnlfyIQ&t Okay, so my name Continue Reading
By Kelly Horner It has become increasingly apparent to me that one of the biggest hurdles for people who want to help loved ones suffering from mental ill health is empathy. The ability to walk a mile in their shoes. To put themselves in their loved one’s position. Only then Continue Reading
By bipolaretaeus Really love this way of mindfulness thinking. It’s comforting 🙂 If you didn’t know, this is written by a 13th century poet called Jallaluddin Rumi about life’s journey. I’m sure we can all relate and learn something? The Guest House: Poem (Meaning and Interpretation) In The Guest House, Rumi Continue Reading
By Tom Wavre “I’m not faking being sick, I’m faking being well.” I sometimes wonder if this misconception is one of the biggest barriers to defeating the stigma around mental health. Some people seem to think we fellow sufferers use it as an excuse, or are just playing up on Continue Reading