How we’re helping to support people who self-harm in Scotland
How we’re helping to support people who self-harm in Scotland The Scottish Government and COSLA have published a mid-term report on Scotland’s Self-Harm Strategy and Action Plan, showing progress made
... continue reading.Cara’s journey
Cara reflects on her journey with Penumbra Mental Health I have always had temperamental mental health, that has led to me having support for most of my life to manage
... continue reading.30,525 Moments of Support: A Milestone for Distress Brief Intervention
30,525 Moments of Support: A Milestone for Distress Brief Intervention At Penumbra Mental Health, we believe no one should face distress alone. That’s why we’re proud to share an important
... continue reading.Liz: Why I Volunteer
Liz: Why I Volunteer When I retired last year, I had no idea what I would do with my time. For 50 years, I had either been studying or working
... continue reading.Colette’s Poetry: Balance & Release
We are pleased to share two poems by Colette, a supporter of Penumbra Mental Health. In 2023, Colette discovered the joy of creative writing. She hopes that her work will
... continue reading.Survivor, Supporter, Advocate: Jen’s Journey
Survivor, Supporter, Advocate: Jen’s Journey I began working for Penumbra as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Worker in November 2024, later becoming a Peer Support Worker for the Fife
... continue reading.Strength in Connection: A Path to Wellbeing
Strength in Connection: A Path to Wellbeing Sophie recently moved back into her own flat after spending several years in a supported living service run in partnership with Penumbra, providing
... continue reading.James: DBI in Action
James: DBI in Action My journey with Penumbra began some seven years ago, in 2018, as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker within one of Aberdeen’s Supported Accommodation Services, moving
... continue reading.Kayleigh: Turning Pain into Purpose
Kayleigh: Turning Pain into Purpose I began working for Penumbra’s Self-Harm Network Scotland two and a half years ago, after studying at university and working in primary schools. When I
... continue reading.Rachel: DBI and the Power of Peer
Rachel: DBI and the Power of Peer I am delighted to share my experience delivering Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) with peer support at its core. My journey with Penumbra spans
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