Sarah’s story
Sarah’s (rather chilly) leap for wellbeing The cold burns against my skin, numbing it instantly. I wade out, knowing that the icy water stabbing against my legs is an inevitable
... continue reading.Robbie’s story
Robbie and Glenn’s fundraising marathon Last year I was going through a very difficult time in life, where I felt like my world had collapsed and my life had come
... continue reading.Jack’s story
Accepting the past and looking to the future I’m an eastend boy born and bred. I’m one of seven children who grew up in Garthamlock in Glasgow and some of
... continue reading.Jeanette’s story
There are always brighter days ahead Hello, my name is Jeanette. I am 24 years old and a 3rd year Public Sociology student. I currently do a lot of volunteering
... continue reading.Volunteer with Penumbra Mental Health in Aberdeen City!
Join our peer volunteer network in Aberdeen City! At Penumbra Mental Health, we support people on their journey to better mental health. Across Aberdeen City, we’ve just launched an exciting
... continue reading.Andy’s story
Discovering a new confidence during my mental health journey I am the middle child with a older sister and younger brother. I have always been more of the naïve and
... continue reading.Lived experience at the heart of Penumbra Mental Health
Putting lived experience at the heart of our new brand Penumbra Mental Health has today unveiled its new brand campaign through a series of powerful films featuring people who share
... continue reading.Penumbra partners in distress support through pandemic
Penumbra partners in distress response to covid In response to the coronavirus, the Scottish Government has extended the Distress Brief Intervention programme. Penumbra is one of the third sector partners in
... continue reading.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
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