Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Scott Watson Postpartum depression affects up to 25% of men after the birth of a child and is a cause of male suicides. My descent in to the depressing time of the ‘baby blues’ actually started two months before my baby daughter’s birth. Pre/postnatal depression had a terrifying hold Continue Reading
By Jessica Evans This is a question that I ask myself to this day. Why didn’t I tell someone what was going on? Why didn’t I tell someone what I was going through? Even as I sit and write this, my mind is blank. I cannot understand why I didn’t Continue Reading
By Elsie Ramsey I have experienced kindness. It was the most important thing that’s happened to me in under four minutes. Yesterday I was on the bumpiest flight I’ve ever been on and I’ve been on a few. I was flying back to Austin after a week of hopping around Continue Reading
We all need to remember that these people are in our lives because they choose to be. Value them. Appreciate them and make sure they know
While it’s true that everyone’s recovery is different, there is something that we can all do to help with the process.
By Stanley Popovich Many people who struggle with alcohol or drugs have a difficult time getting better. There are many reasons why these people do not get the help they need to get better. Many family members who see their loved ones struggle have a very difficult time in getting Continue Reading
Pointless questions, ‘what ifs’ and ‘if onlys’ won’t bring him back. I’m just so sorry that I couldn’t save you, Conor.
It’s a tragedy that there still remains just silence. I wish that medical treatment could be hurried forward for my partner’s anger.
I lost my Nan and uncle, but I bottled my grief up and just carried on. I let myself get sucked into a black hole without realising it.
Don’t give up on your loved one, your friend, spouse, sister, brother, whoever it may be. Show them that you are their cheerleader.
I’m determined to push through depression and help others in need. I have a second chance, and because I spoke out I am still here.
He had the kite in the boot and he was going to go for one last ride. He explained that the next day everything was being repossessed.