Lived experience: the people power we need for change
Lived experience: the people power we need for change Being able to spotlight the voices of people with lived and living experiences is a privilege. Everyone’s situation is unique, but
... continue reading.Is There Such a Thing as Selflessness?
Is There Such a Thing as Selflessness? I recall in school being told there’s no such thing as a selfless act and being struck by that. Surely, we all possess
... continue reading.Yes, This is our Health
Yes, This is our Health Yes , this is our health , your health it is mental health . Where it doesn’t avoid rich or poor or according to wealth
... continue reading.Sheena’s christmas appeal for 2023
Sheena’s christmas appeal for 2023 Our recent impact report, Making a Difference, revealed that we’re reaching more than double the number of people we were in 2020. While we feel proud that
... continue reading.Our Role in Time, Space, Compassion
Our Role in Time, Space, Compassion It has been a privilege to be a part of developing Time, Space, Compassion, first with our colleagues on the National Suicide Prevention Leadership
... continue reading.We thank each person for placing their trust in us
We thank each person for placing their trust in us Penumbra Mental Health has today released its impact report for 2022/23. Making a Difference can be found here. Its key
... continue reading.A Compassionate Ethos of Self-Empowerment
A Compassionate Ethos of Self-Empowerement Back in 2017, I was struggling with depression and substance use, and I was sectioned with psychosis. Since then, getting my life back on a
... continue reading.Exploring North Berwick shore
Exploring North Berwick shore Penumbra Peer Support colleagues at Saint Stephen’s Court and Firrhill services, along with partnered Volunteer Edinburgh staff, accompanied our supported people on a day trip to
... continue reading.Live chat support for self-harm launches nationwide
Live chat support for self-harm launches nationwide Self-Harm Network Scotland (SHNS) are announcing the launch of their new live chat service; available to anyone aged 12 + across Scotland who
... continue reading.Steve’s approach to supporting young people
Steve’s approach to supporting young people It’s an upsetting truth that mental health services are not serving young people well. Pick up a newspaper and the sobering stats are there
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