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Mindwaves – a space for people who have something to say about mental health
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“Don’t compare your insides to other people’s outsides” – Another animation from GAMH Young Carers
Our current Mind Waves theme is age and wellbeing and we were recently very lucky to work in partnership with GAMH Young Carers group. The young people spent some time exploring the things in life which help them to manage their mental health. We supported them to take the lead on making some animations to […]
“Listen to your dreams, you know the ones” – wisdom on age and wellbeing from Community Correspondent Robert
A post from our Community Correspondent Robert Terry as part of our age and wellbeing series. If I could retain the wisdom I’ve gleaned since then, I’d go back to being sixteen in a flash! I’d be better able to defend myself from life, while retaining my inner sense of self-belief. I think there are […]
“I would definitely take the gift of empathy to my 16 year old self. The financial and emotional issues I’ve experienced have made me more open-minded” #debtawarenessweek2019
Our project assistant Marie shares her own experience of debt and mental health as part of our Age and Wellbeing series. One question our volunteers and training participants have been considering as part of our latest theme is ‘if you could take a magic pill and go back to being 16 would you take it?‘ […]
“When I spend time with my two grand kids I feel young again” – Community Correspondent Lorna’s reflections on age and wellbeing
A post from our Community Correspondent Lorna Cosh as part of our age and wellbeing series. I don’t feel 58 until I look in the mirror. But then, when I spend time with my two grand kids, I feel young again. If my sixteen year old self could see me, she’d tell me to stop […]
Working together to improve young people’s mental health – a guest post from Professor Lisa McDaid
As part of our age and wellbeing theme – and of course for #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek – we are delighted to feature a guest blog by Professor Lisa McDaid. You can find out more about membership of the TRIUMPH Network on their website and follow them on Twitter @TRIUMPHnetwork. One in eight children and young people experience […]
Lanarkshire Carers Centre find the right ingredients for talking about mental health #TimeToTalk
A post for Time To Talk Day 2019 Lanarkshire Carer’s Centre held their Time To Talk Day last Friday 1st February and spoke about the myths and facts of mental health, how it is ok to not be ok, how to have an environment where it is ok to talk and also a good look […]
“Opening up makes all the difference. It takes away the nightmares.” John’s Story #TimeToTalk
Recently our Community Correspondents interviewed each other as part of our age and wellbeing series. John has a powerful story to share, emphasising that it’s never to late to seek support and talk about mental health. #TimeToTalk I feel good in my sixties. It’s only in the last seven years that I’ve been able to […]
“I’ve had bad experiences, but I wouldn’t go back and try to change them”- Maureen reflects on age and wellbeing
Our Community Correspondents recently interviewed each other as part of our age and wellbeing theme. Today we share Maureen’s reflections. Do you know what? I’ve had some bad experiences, but I wouldn’t go back and try to change them. You can’t change the past. As I’ve got older I’ve learned a lot. That’s mostly good, […]
“Don’t let stuff get you down, get back up again” – a short animation by members of GAMH Young Carers on managing mental wellbeing
Our current Mind Waves theme is age and wellbeing and we were recently very lucky to work in partnership with GAMH Young Carers group. The young people spent some time exploring the things in life which help them to manage their mental health. We supported them to take the lead on making some animations to […]
“Through trial and error I have finally learned what I need to do to maintain my wellness” – Angela on how self management has changed with age.
We are delighted to present the first post in our Age and Wellbeing series from writer and mental health activist, Angela McCrimmon. How has changing age affected my mental wellbeing?……..Getting older is a privilege denied to many and there have been a few times in my life when I didn’t think or even want it […]
