Connor’s story
Connor’s story I am a Mental Health and Wellbeing Peer Practitioner, which means that I basically help people with their mental health when they struggle and help to improve their
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The 5 minutes in your day well spent Having been appointed to the Board of Penumbra Mental Health♾ back in July, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting behind this incredible charity and
... continue reading.6 things you should know about our suicide bereavement service pilot
6 things you should know about our suicide bereavement pilot We know that one in ten people who lose a loved one to suicide may make an attempt on their
... continue reading.Ashley’s London Marathon fundraiser
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... continue reading.Showcasing our alcohol related brain damage toolkit in Europe
Showcasing our work on alcohol related brain damage in Europe The 10th European Conference on Mental Health (ECMH) took place in Lisbon, Portugal during 14th to 16th September following two
... continue reading.New Self-Harm Network Scotland service
Penumbra’s new Self-Harm Network Scotland service Penumbra Mental Health is providing new services to support people who live with self-harm. We’re working with local partners to develop four test sites
... continue reading.Lili’s story
Lili’s work supporting people bereaved by suicide My role with Penumbra Mental Health is in our service across in Ayrshire and Arran supporting people bereaved by suicide. This is a
... continue reading.Jonathan’s story
Finding a new path through creativity Hello. My name is Jonathan, I’m 28 and live on the Isle of Lewis. I have been supported by Penumbra since 2014. In that same
... continue reading.Dave’s blog
This wee article, a mere handful of paragraphs, is about actions. Being bereaved by suicide has had a seismic impact on my life. I can never truly define the scale
... continue reading.Nicola’s story
The importance of treating yourself with compassion When a person gets to the dark stage of feeling suicidal, it is not inevitable that they will attempt suicide. Being able to
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