Heids Together launches mental health resources for young people
Heids Together launches for young people The last fortnight has seen the launch of an exciting new resource called ‘HeidsTogether’. #HeidsTogether is a collection of free, online resources for youth
... continue reading.Making a difference as a trustee
Making a difference as a trustee with Penumbra Mental Health Scotland’s third sector is a powerful movement for change and is it any wonder, driven by people with a fierce
... continue reading.Dave’s epic fundraiser for Penumbra Mental Health
Dave’s epic fundraiser for Penumbra Mental Health It’s hard to pin down exactly why I chose to fundraise for Penumbra. Knowing the importance of good mental health, having lived through
... continue reading.We could not be prouder of our teams
Our stakeholder survey is in and the feedback has been exceptional As the year draws to a close, we are thrilled to be able to share really fabulous feedback. Every
... continue reading.Team wellbeing during a pandemic
Team wellbeing during a pandemic When I think back to March last year, I remember being filled with a sense of dread about what the pandemic could mean for communities.
... continue reading.Ross’s story
How hillwalking has helped Ross on his recovery journey In August 2017 I had reached the lowest point of my life, I was going through a period of severe depression.
... continue reading.These boots are made for talking
lthough we initially organised the walk as a fundraiser, we’ve realised it’s actually become a really important thing to do in terms of opening up conversations with people around mental
... continue reading.Volunteers keep on inspiring
Our ‘Inspiring Edinburgh Award’ is now hanging in the hallway of the Edinburgh Crisis Centre along with our two previous awards. Nicky our garden volunteer collected it from City Chambers
... continue reading.Nigel leaves a legacy I hope we can build on
Nigel’s unrelenting commitment to the de-stigmatisation and de-medicalisation of mental health support has impacted the way mental health is discussed and addressed. During his 30 year tenure, Penumbra has grown
... continue reading.How many bulbs does it take to start a fundraiser?
How many bulbs does it take to start a fundraiser? Hello – I’m Dave, one of the organisers of Tabletop Scotland, an in-person board game and roleplaying game (RPG) convention held
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