Archive | June, 2015

Make digital inclusion a reality for people with learning disabilities #LDweek2015

Here at Mind Waves, we know the difference that feeling included in the online world can make to your mental wellbeing. In theory, the internet is the great leveller. People who were previously excluded from socialising, work and lots of other things that make life better, can now access them. But many people with disabilities […]

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A whistlestop tour of #rightsforlife

If you’re interested in mental health and rights, there’s only been one place to be this week: the Rights for Life Conference in Glasgow. There are around 250 delegates, but double that number registered in the hope of attending. That’s mean there’s been loads of activity online, which is pretty exciting for us. Here’s an […]

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Fight with Power ‘n’ Truth

A poem about self-stigma and prejudice from our Community Correspondent Robert Terry Fight with Power ‘n’ Truth, 22/05/2015 I found prejudice in my head We all breathe air ‘n’ we all bleed red Find the prejudice in your head Evicted said prejudice from my head We all… bleed red Deal with the prejudice own your […]

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