Reducing the stigma around mental health
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
By Melissa A Lend a Hand Looking in the mirror I can’t believe what I see A complete stranger is looking back at me She won’t smile and her eyes are sad, I can’t believe I’ve gotten this bad. Her body is weak and her skin is scarred and she Continue Reading
By Amysboarderlineworld Suicide has been in the media a lot over the past few years, particularly very recently with some amazing, talented, seemingly ‘happy’ celebrities taking their own lives. But suicide is still hugely misunderstood. Suicide isn’t just “I want to die!” Suicide isn’t just simply “I want to die!” Continue Reading
By Michelle Robinson The health of our mind and the health of our bodies is undeniably linked, though often they are treated as being separate from one another. Think about when you’ve been going through a stressful time and your shoulders have ended up full of knots. Or if you’re worried Continue Reading
By Victoria Jane I’m so sorry that you are hurting right now, I really am. The pain inside your heart and your head is so excruciating that you are unable to breath properly. No one understands how you are feeling at this moment in time; worthless, petrified, exhausted and completely Continue Reading
By Ben Warden I thought I’d share my own experiences with the dark sides of mental health and anxiety. I was diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder last year, age 35, by a member of the IAAPT team. This was during my initial phone call interview before volunteering for cognitive behavioural Continue Reading
By Laura Vaughan Recently I’ve seen a lot about ‘OCD’ on Facebook. Some of you are doing little quizzes – ‘How OCD are you?’ (Yes, I’m judging your ignorance and it isn’t bliss!). I know it might seem like harmless fun but please do not perpetuate the misconceptions about this Continue Reading
By Misty Kiwak Jacobs I have a humdrum misunderstanding with a friend. She snaps at me. Or even less— maybe she’s only just the tiniest bit abrupt. Maybe there’s a poorly worded text, or a sudden change of plans. I begin to analyze Was she actually abrupt? Did I imagine Continue Reading