Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Ellyse Rafferty Summer is here, and it feels like everyone is lighting up the BBQ’s, making their way to the nearest beach or pub garden, putting on their summer wardrobes or inviting their friends round to enjoy the lighter, warmer evenings. For some, summer brings out the light, bright, Continue Reading
By Georige Atkinson Apologies for not having been around recently to chat. You may not have even noticed that I disappeared for a while, it is easy to slip through the cracks sometimes. All too easy. I have slipped into a period of depression, or I am currently experiencing a Continue Reading
By Katy Matilda Neo Most people probably don’t find life as hard as I and many others living with mental illness do. It’s very, very difficult to be kind to yourself on days when you can’t do things, and to practise self-care when life gets tough. Getting a bus to Continue Reading
By Alan D.D. Strange being a Depressed Guy There’s something that has bothered me for a long while, besides the stigma of dealing with depression. The fact that people tend to look at me as I were strange, being depressed and being a guy. Society tells us that boys must Continue Reading
By Victoria Jane We should have all come across the figure of “one in four” having some sort of mental health condition at one stage in their life. Especially as this figure often gets referred to in any kind of literature about mental health. Can you imagine that if this Continue Reading
By Eleanor Johnson I’ve learnt a lot about myself and others during my current crisis with my mental health. This particular battle began around four years ago. I’m not sure when I began to lose control of the battle. Sometimes the chaos sneaks up on you without you realising. What Continue Reading
By Marty Owens “But it’s all right When you’re caught in pain And you feel the rain come down It’s all right When you find you way Then you see it disappear It’s all right Though your garden’s gray I know all your graces Someday will flower In a sweet Continue Reading
Here at Iam1in4 we are proud to be supporting this fantastic upcoming event in London ‘Mind Over Matter’. The event will present a discussion around mental health, such as, removing stigma in today’s society, being a friend to someone who is suffering and tips for mental well being. The event Continue Reading
Robin Williams died 3 years ago today, on 11th August 2014. Tragically we have had a few celebrity suicides in recent times. Perhaps due to being the first of recent times, the death of Robin Williams hit me harder than I would’ve expected. His smile, laugh, energy, genius, obvious talent Continue Reading
By Helen Turvey The Demon is my depression and its here to stay. Stood at my front door like an unwanted visitor, towering over it obstructing my way. No matter how hard I try to ignore it, its not going away this time. Depression – My Mount Everest For the past Continue Reading
By Victoria Jane Ok, so a tiny part of me had hoped that by the time I reached the adult age of 35 (which I have now kind of extended until I’m 40) that I would be happily married, have a few children, own my own car, house and my own business. Continue Reading
By Georgie Atkinson Well hello there! I’m glad you have found this small corner of the internet, welcome. Thank you for taking time out of the day (even if you are procrastinating) to read this blog. My journey like most journeys has been a somewhat hilly one, with copious amounts Continue Reading