Challenging myths around self-harm
Challenging myths around self-harm After working in Penumbra’s Self-Harm Service and having my own experiences, or knowing others who share this experience, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions
... continue reading.Heather’s Story
Heather’s story I began my Penumbra journey five years ago as a HR Assistant, it is the best place I have ever worked, and it has flew by. In this
... continue reading.Catherine’s story
Catherine’s trip to Glasgow As most of my support workers know as well as Colin (Senior Service Manager with Penumbra) I have terminal cancer and over the past year I
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Marking 15 years of the Edinburgh Crisis Centre On Monday 5th December I eagerly made my way to the Edinburgh Crisis Centre’s 15th Anniversary event, hosted in the Ukrainian Community
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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My plan to self-disrupt was scunnered by a squish Don’t underestimate the little things you do for your friend, family, or loved one who needs support. Those gestures are like
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