We spend at least a third of our lives in bed, but we don’t often give much thought to how our beds are related to our mental wellbeing. Our latest Mind Waves theme focused on what happens in your bed and we had some brilliant submissions. Whether it’s getting a good night’s sleep, escaping to […]
Archive | June, 2016
Making my bed was my way to show I wasn’t hopeless
When Lorna Cosh came out of hospital seven years ago, making the bed was her proof to herself and the nurses who visited that she wasn’t hopeless. It became a therapeutic exercise that rebuilt her strength. Now it’s a habit, part of her daily ritual and a way to have fun with her beloved wee […]
Let’s make sure people with dementia can enjoy the benefits of technology #DAW2016
It’s Dementia Awareness Week and there are some great things happening across the internet and in offices, care homes and hospitals across Scotland. The week is focussing on dispelling myths about people with dementia, so they can be supported to live good lives. It seems obvious to us at Mind Waves that using technology can […]
Thanks to peer support, I now have a future: David’s story
Sometimes, when your mental health isn’t good, it’s hard to even imagine the future. Good mental wellbeing isn’t just about feeling better today- it’s about owning your past and having hope for the future. David McMillan came along to our video skills workshop recently. It was brilliant to have him there, as he had a […]