Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Heather Page “I’m only human and I crash and I break down” Christina Perri – Human *TRIGGER WARNING* This is a snippet of my life story. If you feel like it, have a read. I left school in July 2015 and submitted my UCAS application on 4 December 2017. Continue Reading
By Damen Holmes A few things that are close to my heart right now I began self-harming when I was about 13. I’m not sure what put the idea in my head, but I started, and for a time it helped. At first I did my best to try and hide Continue Reading
By Anonymous I don’t always think people talk about mental health issues enough, yet awareness is so important. People might not always know what’s going on with you. It’s not always something you can see from the outside. Because of this, I think a lot of people may not always Continue Reading
By Sarah Hayes My experience of Postpartum Psychosis Although I’m apprehensive about watching Eastenders over the coming weeks, it is a huge relief that Postpartum Psychosis will be brought out of the shadows. I have a lot of admiration for Lacey Turner who plays Stacey in Eastenders. This is because Continue Reading
Sometimes I don’t understand my brain, and I am okay admitting that sometimes I need some help. Now I am able to recognize when I need an extra hand to pull me back up.
Difficult physical and emotional sensations can often be overwhelming as our mind becomes like a hamster seeking solutions. Meditation can help overcome these
By Alan D.D. I know the feeling. You’re tired to death, want to take a rest, want to forget it all and just close your eyes for a while. It could be either under the sun or the moonlight, but there’s something inside that prevents you. A voice, a sound, Continue Reading
Hopefully my roughing it challenge will show how many of our veterans are suffering this Christmas but also let those that are suffering know how many care
By Mel Ball At last… The one phrase I have been longing to hear for the last 6 months! I have been fighting mental and physical health problems for over a year now and at last I am starting to see the end of my journey of discovery. I’m not Continue Reading
By Jo Bennett I briefly chatted with a lovely friend recently. ‘How are you?’ I asked. ‘It’s that time of year.’ ‘Ah..’ I nodded. ‘That time of year.’ She told me how, according to her mother, if she didn’t do the right thing – i.e. All the family get together Continue Reading
I was gasping for breath, I thought I was going to die. It’s still a battle that never seems to end. Speaking to just one person can make all the difference
By Amysboarderlineworld Christmas is almost here! The shops are full to bursting of people buying gifts, food and drink. Everyone seems to be sharing their beautiful Christmas trees all over social media and the Christmas songs are now all that can be heard on the radio or in the shops. Continue Reading