Daniel’s fundraiser for Milestone

Daniel’s fundraiser for Milestone I am running the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon for Penumbra in order to raise as much money as possible. Daniel Sherval is fundraising for Penumbra (justgiving.com) Penumbra
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I have survived so much: Ryan’s marathon fundraiser I am running the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon for Penumbra in order to raise as much money as possible. Here’s the link to
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My mental health is my weakness but it’s also my superpower On the 2nd June 2024 along with some colleagues, friends and family I will be walking the Aberdeen Kiltwalk
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The Warrior and The Beast Anxiety is a sneaky beast. An unwanted bastard. One moment you’re fine. The other, you’re down the dumps. It hits you out of nowhere. You’re
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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
... 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.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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