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
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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
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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.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
... continue reading.Rich Howells and his blueballs adventures
Rich’s wellbeing adventures with the Edinburgh Blue Balls By anyone’s standards I have been pretty unlucky throughout my life. Despite this adversity I have always been able to maintain my
... continue reading.They’re not just fundraisers, they’re people’s stories
They’re not just fundraisers, they’re people’s stories When I think about especially poignant fundraisers I think, gosh there are so many! For many of our fundraisers, particularly those signing up to
... continue reading.A Melting Pot of Mental Health Approaches
A Melting Pot of Mental Health Approaches Stunning architecture, warm weather, clean streets, and welcoming people are all things I discovered about Vilnius, the capital of the Republic of Lithuania.
... continue reading.Jordan’s Story
Jordan’s Story My name is Jordan Stewart and I live in Kilwinning with my beautiful fiancée Skye and our rescue dog, Bella. It’s been two years since I ran my
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