Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Teesha Morgan This is the concept sketch I have had this one in my head for the colouring book since it’s inception. As an advocate for mental health, invisible illness, chronic pain & disability this concept means a lot to me. I have had to deal with discrimination, abuse, Continue Reading
One in 4 people will suffer from a mental illness at some point in their life and I want you to join me in pledging to do absolutely nothing about it Quarter of the people you know will suffer at some point from depression, stress, anxiety or other mental illnesses, Continue Reading
The Prime Minister, Theresa May, has pledged to tackle the ‘hidden injustice’ and stigma surrounding mental health in the UK. During an event at the Charity Commission she gave a promise to transform the attitudes currently held regarding mental health. Much of the initiatives outlined will be aimed at the Continue Reading
Thank you. To everyone who has read, liked, shared, followed, commented, contributed, agreed, disagreed or done anything other than show apathy. Thank you. I started 1in4 back in the summer, with the aim of chipping away at the stigma around mental health and showing people that they are not alone, Continue Reading
More and more celebrities are speaking out for mental health advocacy
Carrie Fisher wore many hats throughout her lifetime. Obviously her most famous one was as Princess Leia in the Star Wars films – films that were central to the childhood of so many like me. In later life however she also donned the hat of mental health advocate. Carrie fought Continue Reading
INC.com – Shawn Achor, Author Of ‘The Happiness Advantage’ Shares 5 Things You Need To Be Happy I’ve been a fan of Shawn Achor since I saw his Ted Talk, here he shares 5 tips that can help boost your level of happiness Healthy Place – Building Your Bipolar Coping Skills Continue Reading
By Sophia Fedorowicz New Year’s resolutions fill me with a palpable dread. Each and every year the inevitable conversation is rolled out among the people I find myself in regular contact with, and I fight the urge to roll my eyes right in their inquisitive little faces. This is not Continue Reading
It can be incredibly difficult to adequately describe how it feels to have a mental illness. The use of art can be a fantastic tool to help convey those feelings and offer support for those who are fighting their own inner battles. UK based artist, and self proclaimed doodler, Sozzij Continue Reading
Christmas can be a very difficult time for many people, below are a selection of articles that you may hopefully find helpful or relatable.
By Lisa Lewis-Martin I’ve lived with Borderline Personality Disorder the majority of my life and have picked up a few tips on how to best live with BPD. Below are some of the things that have helped me the most over the years. No Triggers! Know what your triggers are Continue Reading
by Claire Kelly So I have been given an opportunity to write a blog for oneinfour. Let me introduce myself; I’m Claire and I’m and 24 and I have bipolar 2. I thought long and hard about what I wanted to write about in my first blog post. So for Continue Reading