Starting Conversations: Victoria on Distress and Early Intervention
Starting Conversations: Victoria on Distress and Early Intervention As part of our World Suicide Prevention Day special, we spoke with Victoria, Operations Manager for our NHS24 Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Pathway Service. Victoria shares her insights on supporting people in distress, the impact of early intervention, and the power of listening without judgement. Q. Can
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Creating Hope Together: Delivering Outcome 3 Across Scotland This World Suicide Prevention Day, we are reflecting on the importance of compassionate, timely support for anyone affected by suicide. At Penumbra, we lead Outcome 3 of Scotland’s national suicide prevention strategy, Creating Hope Together (2022-2032), in partnership with Change Mental Health. The aim is simple but
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Keith’s Journey: Finding Hope, Home, and Independence We were delighted to sit down with Keith and hear about his journey with Penumbra’s Papermill services. In this inspiring conversation, Keith reflects on the challenges he has overcome, the support that has helped him build confidence and independence, and the positive impact having a place to call
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Henry: Poetry, Mental Health and Home Henry is a resident of our Carntyne Supported Accommodation Service, where he has lived for twelve years. Writing songs and poetry have become a creative outlet for Henry and we’re delighted to share his work below. About me I am sixty-three years old and have been staying with Penumbra
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Georgia: compassion, connection and the power of being heard When I first reached out to Penumbra, I was in a place I can only describe as lost. I had been directed to the South Angus Mental Health Peer Service through the Angus Mental Health Hub at a time when I didn’t know who to talk
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Taking Action This Mental Health Awareness Week Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, led by Mental Health Foundation, one of our key partners in Scotland. The theme this year is taking action for mental health. At Penumbra Mental Health, we pride ourselves in taking action every day for the people we support
... continue reading.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 during the first 18 months of delivery. Penumbra’s Self-Harm Network Scotland (SHNS) has been a key delivery partner since the strategy launched in November 2023,
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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 my wellbeing. I have many mental health diagnoses – many which work against each other. This can make life difficult and unfortunately leads to chaotic
... 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 milestone: since we began delivering Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) services in 2017, we’ve now supported 30,525 referrals across Scotland. Behind every one of those numbers
... 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 in a variety of full-time jobs. Since the age of 13, I have also been involved in voluntary work, initially as part of completing my
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